Provision of Post 16 Supported Accommodation and Support Services Framework
Bradford Children & Families Trust (BCFT) intends to procure a new Open Framework Agreement for the provision of Supported Accommodation and Support Services for vulnerable young people aged 16 to 25, including looked-after children, care leavers, and unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC). The proposed Framework will support the delivery of a wide range of accommodation models and associated support designed to promote independence, improve outcomes, and reduce off-framework placements. BCFT seeks to work wi...
Buyer
Bradford Children & Families Trust
Value
£114,560,000
Published
30 Nov 2025
Closes
15 Jan 2026
Procurement details
Source
Find a Tender
Region
Bradford
Procurement method
Open
Category
Services
Contract starts
Not provided
Contract ends
Not provided
CPV classifications
85311000
Social work services with accommodation
Lots
Lot LOT-0001 Lot 1: Group Living / Ring-Fenced Supported Accommodation
£5,070,000
• Shared units for CLA & UASC. • Two support tiers: Standard & Higher Need (by assessment). • Risk/needs assessment before placement. • 24/7 on-site staff, crisis response. • Direct support: 16–17 yrs: 3 hrs/week; 18+: 1 hr/week. • Homely, personalisable environment. • Local knowledge & community engagement. • Higher staffing for complex needs.
Delivery: UKE · United Kingdom
Lot LOT-0002 Lot 2: Single Occupancy / Supported Tenancy
£4,500,000
• Solo placements for young people with higher or risk-managed needs. • 24/7 access to support in crisis situations. • Focus on individualised support, promoting safety, resilience, and independence. • Accommodation must be within 20 miles of Bradford. • Support provided in provider-owned, private, or social landlord properties. • Minimum support: 3 hours/we...
Delivery: UKE · United Kingdom
Lot LOT-0003 Lot 3: Specialist UASC Accommodation (Shared & Single)
£4,000,000
• Tailored for Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC), aged 16–17. • Trauma-informed, culturally sensitive support with access to interpreters and legal advice. • Staff must understand the asylum process and provide emotional, educational, and practical support. • Accommodation can be shared or single, with 24/7 on-site staff. • Minimum of 3 hours/week...
Lot LOT-0004 Lot 4: Emergency and Crisis Accommodation
£100,000
• Short-term emergency placements (max 28 days) for 16–17-year-olds. • Used in cases of immediate homelessness or placement breakdown. • Preferably located adjacent to group living facilities with 24/7 staffing. • Must comply with Ofsted regulations. • Available 365 days a year.
Delivery: UKE · United Kingdom
Lot LOT-0005 Lot 5: Supported Accommodation in Private Residence (Supported Lodgings)
£500,000
• Young person lives in a private home with a trained host (not as a family member). • Offers a safe, supportive environment to build independence. • Hosts are recruited and supported by a registered provider. • Bridges the gap between care and independent living. • Must meet minimum safer recruitment standards.
Delivery: UKE · United Kingdom
Lot LOT-0006 Lot 6: Outreach and Floating Support
£150,000
• Community-based support for young people in their own tenancies. • Focus on tenancy sustainment, emotional resilience, and life skills. • Support available 7 days a week, 8am–8pm, with 24/7 crisis access. • Staffing ratio: 1 staff to 8 young people (max). • Providers must have local knowledge and support positive neighbour relations. • Support is flexible,...
Delivery: UKE · United Kingdom
Documents
Unlock document linkTender notice on Find a Tender
30 Nov 2025
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Tender notice · UK4 · Web page
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