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Provision of Post 16 Supported Accommodation and Support Services Framework

Bradford Children & Families Trust · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 13:29.

Opportunity overview

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 with providers who can demonstrate continuous improvement in delivering value for money by adopting efficient and innovative approaches to meet the needs of children and young people. Providers must be able to deliver services in accordance with the Children Act 1989, the Care Leavers (England) Regulations 2010, and the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023, among other statutory requirements. The will consist of 6 Lots which are as follows: Lot 1: Group Living / Ring-Fenced Supported Accommodation, Lot 2: Single Occupancy / Supported Tenancy, Lot 3: Specialist UASC Accommodation (Shared & Single), Lot 4: Emergency and Crisis Accommodation, Lot 5: Supported Accommodation in Private Residence (Supported Lodgings), and Lot 6: Outreach and Floating Support. The Framework will commence from 1st September 2026, for a period of 8 years.

Classification

  • CPV85311000 — Social work services with accommodation

Lots

  • Lot 1: Group Living / Ring-Fenced Supported Accommodation£5.1m
  • Lot 2: Single Occupancy / Supported Tenancy£4.5m
  • Lot 3: Specialist UASC Accommodation (Shared & Single)£4m
  • Lot 4: Emergency and Crisis Accommodation£100k
  • Lot 5: Supported Accommodation in Private Residence (Supported Lodgings)£500k
  • Lot 6: Outreach and Floating Support£150k

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
T
Status
active
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Type
open
Method
withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition
Description
Once a supplier has successfully passed the Pre-Selection Questionnaire (PSQ) stage, they must achieve a minimum pass mark of 70% at the tender evaluation stage to be considered for inclusion in the framework. This ensures that only suppliers meeting the required quality and compliance standards progress to the framework agreement. If a provider is unsuccessful, they will have the opportunity to bid in September 2027.
Buyer Categories
None.

Expected award period

Ends
12 May 2026, 00:59

Tender Period

Ends
15 Jan 2026, 11:00

Enquiry period

Ends
5 Jan 2026, 11:00

Special regime

lightTouch

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
LOT-0001
Title
Lot 1: Group Living / Ring-Fenced Supported Accommodation
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
• 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.

Value

Amount
5,070,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
6,084,000

Renewal

Description
1+1+1

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality Criteria
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Social Value
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Price
Type
price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
1 Sept 2031, 00:59
Starts
1 Sept 2026, 01:00
Max Extent Date
1 Sept 2034, 00:59
Entry 2
Id
LOT-0002
Title
Lot 2: Single Occupancy / Supported Tenancy
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
• 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/week (16–17), 1 hour/week (18+). • Additional hours can be purchased via Lot 6. • Providers must conduct Location Risk Assessments for each property.

Value

Amount
4,500,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
5,400,000

Renewal

Description
1+1+1

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality Criteria
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Social Value
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Price
Type
price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
1 Sept 2031, 00:59
Starts
1 Sept 2026, 01:00
Max Extent Date
1 Sept 2034, 00:59
Entry 3
Id
LOT-0003
Title
Lot 3: Specialist UASC Accommodation (Shared & Single)
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
• 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 support (16–17), 1 hour/week (18+). • Emphasis on integration, independence, and community participation.

Value

Amount
4,000,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
4,800,000

Renewal

Description
1+1+1

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality Criteria
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Social Value
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Price
Type
price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
1 Sept 2031, 00:59
Starts
1 Sept 2026, 01:00
Max Extent Date
1 Sept 2034, 00:59
Entry 4
Id
LOT-0004
Title
Lot 4: Emergency and Crisis Accommodation
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
• 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.

Value

Amount
100,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
120,000

Renewal

Description
1+1+1

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality Criteria
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Social Value
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Price
Type
price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
1 Sept 2031, 00:59
Starts
1 Sept 2026, 01:00
Max Extent Date
1 Sept 2034, 00:59
Entry 5
Id
LOT-0005
Title
Lot 5: Supported Accommodation in Private Residence (Supported Lodgings)
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
• 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.

Value

Amount
500,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
600,000

Renewal

Description
1+1+!

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality Criteria
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Social Value
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Price
Type
price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
1 Sept 2031, 00:59
Starts
1 Sept 2026, 01:00
Max Extent Date
1 Sept 2034, 00:59
Entry 6
Id
LOT-0006
Title
Lot 6: Outreach and Floating Support
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
• 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, creative, and outcome-focused.

Value

Amount
150,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
180,000

Renewal

Description
1+1+1

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality Criteria
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Social Value
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Price
Type
price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
1 Sept 2031, 00:59
Starts
1 Sept 2026, 01:00
Max Extent Date
1 Sept 2034, 00:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
LOT-0001
Related Lot
LOT-0001

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKE
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

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

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKE
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

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

Additional Classifications

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

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKE
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85311000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work services with accommodation
Item 5
Id
LOT-0005
Related Lot
LOT-0005

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKE
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85311000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work services with accommodation
Item 6
Id
LOT-0006
Related Lot
LOT-0006

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKE
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

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

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 2
Id
078295-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
30 Nov 2025, 23:00

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PRBL-9974-CGBN
Name
Bradford Children & Families Trust

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKE41
Country
GB
Locality
Bradford
Postal Code
BD5 0QL
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Sir Henry Mitchell House, 4 Manchester Road

Details

Classifications

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

Identifier

Id
PRBL-9974-CGBN
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Name
BCFT Procurement
Telephone
+44 01234567890

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Bradford · UKE41 · BD5 0QL · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKE · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

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