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STAGE 1 - (CSC25073) 2 - 3 BED FURNISHED ACCOMMODATION FOR UNACCOMPANIED ASYLUM-SEEKING CHILDREN (UASC) CARE LEAVERS

Worcestershire County Council · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 00:20.

Opportunity overview

The Council is seeking to identify a Supplier(s) to provide furnished accommodation for 9 young adults, which will be split across districts, close to good transport links. The service will be split into the following lots, enabling Suppliers to bid for one or more lots: a. Lot 1 – Worcester City, b. Lot 2 – Redditch, c. Lot 3 – Bromsgrove. If it is not possible to identify suitable accommodation within the above 3 lots, a fourth Lot (d) for Kidderminster may be considered, or alternatively, more than one property may be considered in one of the other locations If you wish to view the documents for this opportunity please click 'Express Interest'. Following this, if you wish to apply for this opportunity please click `Opt in` which will then enable you to view and complete the Standard Questionnaire and upload the relevant documents. After uploading all required documents and completing the questionnaire(s) please remember to press the `Submit your Return` button at the bottom of the page. Suppliers will receive a system generated email to confirm successful submission of their return. Any questions or clarification should be conducted via 'Correspondence` through this portal.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Caring for Communities and People

Matched by exact name
Shared published award value
£460.3k
Awarded
28 Sept 2025
Suppliers
One of 3 awarded suppliers
Award ID
1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-PPON PPPD-4888-TVMH
Location
Cheltenham, UKK13, GL50 1TH, United Kingdom

Lyra Court Ltd

Match pending…
Shared published award value
£460.3k
Awarded
28 Sept 2025
Suppliers
One of 3 awarded suppliers
Award ID
1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-PPON PNGL-9712-TLMP
Location
Worcester, UKG12, WR5 3ET, United Kingdom

Lyra Court Ltd

Matched by number
Shared published award value
£460.3k
Awarded
28 Sept 2025
Suppliers
One of 3 awarded suppliers
Award ID
1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 14714376
Location
Worcester, UKG12, WR5 3ET, United Kingdom

Caring for Communities and People

Matched by exact name
Published award value
£188.9k
Awarded
28 Sept 2025
Award ID
2
Status
active
Identifier
GB-PPON PPPD-4888-TVMH
Location
Cheltenham, UKK13, GL50 1TH, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV70333000 — Housing services
  • CPV85311000 — Social work services with accommodation

Lots

  • Worcester City£284k
  • Redditch£283k
  • Bromsgrove£283k
  • KidderminsterValue not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
CSC25073
Status
complete
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
selective
Main Procurement Category
services
How to submit
Please visit https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/Home to access this opportunity. You will need to register for In Tend in order to apply for this opportunity.
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure

Procedure

Features
This will be a two stage process. Stage 1 will assess the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) and includes a Quality and Price Assessment. All Suppliers are required to complete and return the PSQ and selection stage response to requirements in accordance with the Procurement Timetable and instructions within this document. Stage 1 will conclude with Suppliers being notified in writing of whether or not they have been successfully shortlisted to participate in Stage 2. Stage 2 will be site visits for the shortlisted suppliers.

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Expected award period

Ends
29 Sept 2025, 23:59

Tender Period

Ends
22 Jul 2025, 16:00

Enquiry period

Ends
10 Jul 2025, 16:00

Special regime

lightTouch

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
LOT-0001
Title
Worcester City
Status
complete
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
The Council is looking to block book 2 or 3 bedded HMO in Worcester City providing UASC Care Leavers with a suitable location to meet their cultural needs.

Value

Amount
284,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
340,000

Renewal

Description
The contract period will run for 3 years from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2028, with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years subject to the availability of funding and future priorities.

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Weighting Description
Stage 1 Selection Criteria will be based on Price 65% - Quality 30% - Social Value 5% Price will be assessed based on the submitted fixed tender price. The assessment of these responses will identify the Suppliers to be invited to participate in Stage 2 Site Visits. Stage 2 Site Visits will be undertaken for the top 3 scoring suppliers in each lot after Stage 1 quality and price assessments. Please see tender guidance for a detailed description of the process.

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Simple description
Type
price
Description
Stage 1 Selection Criteria will be based on Price 65% - Quality 30% - Social Value 5% Price will be assessed based on the submitted fixed tender price. The assessment of these responses will identify the Suppliers to be invited to participate in Stage 2 Site Visits. Stage 2 Site Visits will be undertaken for the top 3 scoring suppliers in each lot after Stage 1 quality and price assessments. Please see tender guidance for a detailed description of the process.

Contract period

Ends
31 Dec 2028, 22:59
Starts
1 Jan 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Dec 2030, 22:59
Entry 2
Id
LOT-0002
Title
Redditch
Status
complete
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
The Council is looking to block book 2 or 3 bedded HMO in Redditch providing UASC Care Leavers with a suitable location to meet their cultural needs.

Value

Amount
283,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
340,000

Renewal

Description
The contract period will run for 3 years from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2028, with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years subject to the availability of funding and future priorities.

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Weighting Description
Stage 1 Selection Criteria will be based on Price 65% - Quality 30% - Social Value 5% Price will be assessed based on the submitted fixed tender price. The assessment of these responses will identify the Suppliers to be invited to participate in Stage 2 Site Visits. Stage 2 Site Visits will be undertaken for the top 3 scoring suppliers in each lot after Stage 1 quality and price assessments. Please see tender guidance for a detailed description of the process.

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Simple description
Type
price
Description
Stage 1 Selection Criteria will be based on Price 65% - Quality 30% - Social Value 5% Price will be assessed based on the submitted fixed tender price. The assessment of these responses will identify the Suppliers to be invited to participate in Stage 2 Site Visits. Stage 2 Site Visits will be undertaken for the top 3 scoring suppliers in each lot after Stage 1 quality and price assessments. Please see tender guidance for a detailed description of the process.

Contract period

Ends
31 Dec 2028, 22:59
Starts
1 Jan 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Dec 2030, 22:59
Entry 3
Id
LOT-0003
Title
Bromsgrove
Status
complete
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
The Council is looking to block book 2 or 3 bedded HMO in Bromsgrove providing UASC Care Leavers with a suitable location to meet their cultural needs.

Value

Amount
283,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
340,000

Renewal

Description
The contract period will run for 3 years from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2028, with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years subject to the availability of funding and future priorities.

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Weighting Description
Stage 1 Selection Criteria will be based on Price 65% - Quality 30% - Social Value 5% Price will be assessed based on the submitted fixed tender price. The assessment of these responses will identify the Suppliers to be invited to participate in Stage 2 Site Visits. Stage 2 Site Visits will be undertaken for the top 3 scoring suppliers in each lot after Stage 1 quality and price assessments. Please see tender guidance for a detailed description of the process.

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Simple description
Type
price
Description
Stage 1 Selection Criteria will be based on Price 65% - Quality 30% - Social Value 5% Price will be assessed based on the submitted fixed tender price. The assessment of these responses will identify the Suppliers to be invited to participate in Stage 2 Site Visits. Stage 2 Site Visits will be undertaken for the top 3 scoring suppliers in each lot after Stage 1 quality and price assessments. Please see tender guidance for a detailed description of the process.

Contract period

Ends
31 Dec 2028, 22:59
Starts
1 Jan 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Dec 2030, 22:59
Entry 4
Id
LOT-0004
Title
Kidderminster
Status
complete
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
If it is not possible to identify suitable accommodation within lots one to three, a fourth Lot for Kidderminster may be considered.

Value

Amount
0
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
0

Renewal

Description
The contract period will run for 3 years from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2028, with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years subject to the availability of funding and future priorities.

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Weighting Description
Stage 1 Selection Criteria will be based on Price 65% - Quality 30% - Social Value 5% Price will be assessed based on the submitted fixed tender price. The assessment of these responses will identify the Suppliers to be invited to participate in Stage 2 Site Visits. Stage 2 Site Visits will be undertaken for the top 3 scoring suppliers in each lot after Stage 1 quality and price assessments. Please see tender guidance for a detailed description of the process.

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Simple description
Type
price
Description
Stage 1 Selection Criteria will be based on Price 65% - Quality 30% - Social Value 5% Price will be assessed based on the submitted fixed tender price. The assessment of these responses will identify the Suppliers to be invited to participate in Stage 2 Site Visits. Stage 2 Site Visits will be undertaken for the top 3 scoring suppliers in each lot after Stage 1 quality and price assessments. Please see tender guidance for a detailed description of the process.

Contract period

Ends
31 Dec 2028, 22:59
Starts
1 Jan 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Dec 2030, 22:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
LOT-0001
Related Lot
LOT-0001

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKG12
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
70333000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Housing services
Entry 2
Id
85311000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work services with accommodation
Item 2
Id
LOT-0002
Related Lot
LOT-0002

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
70333000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Housing services
Entry 2
Id
85311000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work services with accommodation
Item 3
Id
LOT-0003
Related Lot
LOT-0003

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
70333000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Housing services
Entry 2
Id
85311000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work services with accommodation
Item 4
Id
LOT-0004
Related Lot
LOT-0004

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
70333000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Housing services
Entry 2
Id
85311000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work services with accommodation

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
L-1
Description
Please visit https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/Home to access this opportunity. You will need to register for In Tend in order to apply for this opportunity.
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 2
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 3
Id
034924-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
25 Jun 2025, 09:46
Entry 4
Id
034931-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
25 Jun 2025, 09:55
Entry 5
Id
036602-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
2 Jul 2025, 08:40
Entry 6
Id
036713-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
2 Jul 2025, 11:39
Entry 7
Id
037869-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
7 Jul 2025, 14:46

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
015968-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
17 Apr 2025, 14:54

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Status
scheduled
Due
3 May 2025, 12:59
Description
WCC are seeking to identify whether there are service providers able to provide accommodation for 3 young adults in Worcester City, Redditch and Bromsgrove Districts (9 in total). WCC would look to block book 3 bedded HMO’s in each district for this cohort of young adults, providing UASC Care Leavers with a suitable location to meet their cultural needs. We are in the first instance seeking feedback from HMO suppliers through a preliminary market engagement questionnaire. Please copy and paste this link into a web browser to access the questionnaire: https://forms.office.com/e/1utdiYYpxi If you have any issues, please email procurement@worcestershire.gov.uk

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PRPQ-4584-WLPQ
Name
Worcestershire County Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKG12
Country
GB
Locality
Worcester
Postal Code
WR5 2NP
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
County Hall, Spetchley Road

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Identifier

Id
PRPQ-4584-WLPQ
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Name
Debra Roe
Organisation 2
Id
GB-PPON-PPPD-4888-TVMH
Name
Caring for Communities and People

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKK13
Country
GB
Locality
Cheltenham
Postal Code
GL50 1TH
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Wolseley House, Oriel Road,

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
large
Sheltered Workshop
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No

Identifier

Id
PPPD-4888-TVMH
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Organisation 3
Id
GB-PPON-PNGL-9712-TLMP
Name
Lyra Court Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKG12
Country
GB
Locality
Worcester
Postal Code
WR5 3ET
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
284 Bath Road

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
large
Sheltered Workshop
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No

Identifier

Id
PNGL-9712-TLMP
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Organisation 4
Id
GB-PPON-PVXM-9531-XQLL
Name
Rise Up Projects LTD

Roles

tenderer

Address

Region
UKG12
Country
GB
Locality
Worcester
Postal Code
WR2 4LQ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
60 Malvern Road

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
PVXM-9531-XQLL
Scheme
GB-PPON
Organisation 5
Id
GB-COH-14714376
Name
Lyra Court Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKG12
Country
GB
Locality
Worcester
Postal Code
WR5 3ET
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
284 Bath Road

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
sme
Sheltered Workshop
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No

Identifier

Id
14714376
Scheme
GB-COH

Contact

Organisation 6
Id
GB-COH-03002869
Name
Caring for Communities and People

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKK13
Country
GB
Locality
Cheltenham
Postal Code
GL50 3JF
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Wolseley House, Oriel Road

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
large
Sheltered Workshop
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No

Identifier

Id
03002869
Scheme
GB-COH

Contact

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Date
29 Sept 2025, 00:00
Title
2 - 3 Bed Furnished Accommodation for Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) Care Leavers (Lot 1)
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
services
Assessment Summaries Date Sent
29 Sept 2025, 00:00

Items

Item 1
Id
LOT-0001
Related Lot
LOT-0001

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
70333000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Housing services
Entry 2
Id
85311000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work services with accommodation

Value

Amount
460,285.8
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
552,342.96

Renewal

Description
The contract period will run for 3 years from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2028, with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years subject to the availability of funding and future priorities.

Documents

Entry 1
Id
060352-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
29 Sept 2025, 09:15
Entry 2
Id
060719-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
30 Sept 2025, 08:54
Entry 3
Id
066000-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
16 Oct 2025, 15:37

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-PPON-PPPD-4888-TVMH
Name
Caring for Communities and People
Supplier 2
Id
GB-PPON-PNGL-9712-TLMP
Name
Lyra Court Ltd
Supplier 3
Id
GB-COH-14714376
Name
Lyra Court Ltd
Supplier 4
Id
GB-COH-03002869
Name
Caring for Communities and People

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
066000-2025
Description
Correct lot information added

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
1
Type
futureSignatureDate
Status
scheduled
Due
31 Oct 2025, 23:59

Related lots

LOT-0001

Contract period

Ends
31 Dec 2028, 23:59
Starts
1 Jan 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Dec 2030, 23:59

Standstill Period

Ends
25 Oct 2025, 23:59
Award 2
Id
2
Date
29 Sept 2025, 00:00
Title
2 - 3 Bed Furnished Accommodation for Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) Care Leavers (Lot 4)
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
services
Assessment Summaries Date Sent
29 Sept 2025, 00:00

Items

Item 1
Id
LOT-0004
Related Lot
LOT-0004

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
70333000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Housing services
Entry 2
Id
85311000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work services with accommodation

Value

Amount
188,884.8
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
226,661.76

Renewal

Description
The contract period will run for 3 years from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2028, with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years subject to the availability of funding and future priorities.

Documents

Entry 1
Id
066000-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
16 Oct 2025, 15:37

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-PPON-PPPD-4888-TVMH
Name
Caring for Communities and People
Supplier 2
Id
GB-COH-03002869
Name
Caring for Communities and People

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
066000-2025
Description
Correct lot information added

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
2
Type
futureSignatureDate
Status
scheduled
Due
31 Oct 2025, 23:59

Related lots

LOT-0004

Contract period

Ends
31 Dec 2028, 23:59
Starts
1 Jan 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Dec 2030, 23:59

Standstill Period

Ends
25 Oct 2025, 23:59
Award 3
Id
-1
Status
active
Final Status Date
16 Oct 2025, 00:00

Documents

Entry 1
Id
066000-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
16 Oct 2025, 15:37

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
066000-2025
Description
Correct lot information added

Related lots

LOT-0002
LOT-0003

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
2 - 3 Bed Furnished Accommodation for Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) Care Leavers (Lot 1)
Status
active
Award ID
1
Date Signed
3 Dec 2025, 00:00
Has Renewal
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes

Value

Amount
460,285.8
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
552,342.96

Period

Ends
31 Dec 2028, 23:59
Starts
1 Jan 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Dec 2030, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The contract period will run for 3 years from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2028, with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years subject to the availability of funding and future priorities.

Documents

Entry 1
Id
083941-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK7
Description
Contract details notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
contractNotice
Published
17 Dec 2025, 15:01
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
2 - 3 Bed Furnished Accommodation for Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) Care Leavers (Lot 4)
Status
active
Award ID
2
Date Signed
3 Dec 2025, 00:00
Has Renewal
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes

Value

Amount
188,884.8
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
226,661.76

Period

Ends
31 Dec 2028, 23:59
Starts
1 Jan 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Dec 2030, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The contract period will run for 3 years from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2028, with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years subject to the availability of funding and future priorities.

Documents

Entry 1
Id
083941-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK7
Description
Contract details notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
contractNotice
Published
17 Dec 2025, 15:01

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Worcester · UKG12 · WR5 2NP · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKG12 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

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