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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Tender notice |
| Buyer: | Bradford Children & Families Trust |
| Main Category: | Services |
| Procurement Method: | Open procedure |
| Tender Status: | Closed |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): | £114,560,000 |
| Estimated Value (inc. VAT): | £137,472,000 |
| Release Date: | 30 November 2025 |
| Application Deadline: | 15 January 2026 |
| Enquiry Deadline: | 5 January 2026 |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-05eb7c |
| Notice Reference: | 078295-2025 |
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| Call-off method: | Both: direct call-off and mini-competition |
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.
• 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.
Contract period: — → 31 August 2031
• 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.
Contract period: — → 31 August 2031
• 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.
Contract period: — → 31 August 2031
• 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.
Contract period: — → 31 August 2031
• 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.
Contract period: — → 31 August 2031
• 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.
Contract period: — → 31 August 2031
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Application Deadline
15 January 2026
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Estimated Value
£114,560,000
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