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# CBC-1985-FW-SK - Supported Accommodation for Care Experienced Young People 16+ Framework (ITT)

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/cbc-1985-fw-sk-supported-accommodation-for-care-experienced-young-people-16-framework-itt-ocds-h6vhtk-06e5b1). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Central Bedfordshire Council: "CBC-1985-FW-SK - Supported Accommodation for Care Experienced Young People 16+ Framework (ITT)". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £17,916,667. 4 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 21 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: in-tendhost.co.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Central Bedfordshire Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/central-bedfordshire-council-ons-e06000056)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £17,916,667 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 21 September 2026 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 4
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Social work services with accommodation, Welfare services for children and young people
- **Delivery Location:** UKF24, UKF25, UKH12, UKH21, UKH23, UKH24, UKH25, UKJ12
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 4 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/cbc-1985-fw-sk-supported-accommodation-for-care-experienced-young-people-16-framework-itt-ocds-h6vhtk-06e5b1#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06e5b1`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/cbc-1985-fw-sk-supported-accommodation-for-care-experienced-young-people-16-framework-itt-ocds-h6vhtk-06e5b1#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [in-tendhost.co.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fin-tendhost.co.uk%2Fcentralbedfordshire.)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/cbc-1985-fw-sk-supported-accommodation-for-care-experienced-young-people-16-framework-itt-ocds-h6vhtk-06e5b1#participate

## Description
Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) is seeking to establish a Light Touch Framework for the provision of Supported Accommodation for Care Experienced Young People and Young People Seeking Sanctuary aged 16+ years.
The Framework will provide high quality supported accommodation and support services for young people aged 16-17 who are Looked After, Care Experienced or Separated Migrant Children, including PACE placements where required. Providers must be Ofsted registered under the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023 and demonstrate the ability to deliver safe, effective and outcome-focused support that promotes independence, wellbeing and positive life opportunities.
The Council will provide as much support and information as possible to assist suppliers through the tender process. Questions submitted and the Authority's responses will be shared with all bidders to ensure a fair, open and transparent procurement process.
If there is anything you are unsure about or require clarification on, please use the Correspondence facility within the In-Tend electronic tendering system.
Last date for receipt of clarification questions: Monday 7 September 2026 at 17:00.
Completed tender submissions and all supporting documentation must be submitted electronically via the"My Return" section of the In-Tend system. Tender submissions sent through the Correspondence facility will not be accepted.
Tender submission deadline: Monday 21 September 2026 at 12:00 noon.
Tenders received after this deadline will not be considered.

## Lots (4)
### Lot 1: Lot 1 – Placements with 24/7 staffing in Central Bedfordshire,
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85311000, 85311300
- **Delivery regions:** UKH
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £0
- **Description:** Provision of supported accommodation and support services for care experienced young people and young people seeking sanctuary aged 16+, including 24/7 staffed placements located within Central Bedfordshire. Services must promote safeguarding, wellbe...
- **Contract Period:** 01/02/2027 to 31/01/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Lot 2 – Placements with 24/7 staffing in Bedford, Luton, Milton Keynes, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and/or Northamptonshire
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85311000, 85311300
- **Delivery regions:** UKF, UKH, UKJ
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £0
- **Description:** Provision of supported accommodation and support services for care experienced young people and young people seeking sanctuary aged 16+, including 24/7 staffed placements located within Bedford, Luton, Milton Keynes, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and...
- **Contract Period:** 01/02/2027 to 31/01/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 3: Lot 3 – PACE placements within Central Bedfordshire
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85311000, 85311300
- **Delivery regions:** UKH
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £0
- **Description:** Provision of accommodation placements for young people requiring accommodation under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) within Central Bedfordshire.
- **Contract Period:** 01/02/2027 to 31/01/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 4: Lot 4 – PACE placements within Bedford, Milton Keynes, Luton, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85311000, 85311300
- **Delivery regions:** UKF, UKH, UKJ
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £0
- **Description:** Provision of accommodation placements for young people requiring accommodation under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) within Bedford, Milton Keynes, Luton, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.
- **Contract Period:** 01/02/2027 to 31/01/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F078155-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-08-17T15:28:29.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-26T23:14:31.382Z
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