Official UK procurement notice
Provision of Post 16 Supported Accommodation and Support Services Framework
Authority: Bradford Children & Families Trust (Public body)
What is being bought6 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionBradford 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.
CPV: Social work services with accommodation
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Open framework
- Call-offs
- call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
- Framework period
- 5 yrs · up to 8 yrs from 1 Sept 2026
Who may buy through it
None.
Published description of the framework
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.
Lots and requirements (6)Procurement structure
6 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1Group Living / Ring-Fenced Supported AccommodationRenewalPublished value£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.
Lot #2Single Occupancy / Supported TenancyRenewalPublished value£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/week (16–17), 1 hour/week (18+).
- Additional hours can be purchased via Lot 6.
- Providers must conduct Location Risk Assessments for each property.
Lot #3Specialist UASC Accommodation (Shared & Single)RenewalPublished value£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 support (16–17), 1 hour/week (18+).
- Emphasis on integration, independence, and community participation.
Lot #4Emergency and Crisis AccommodationRenewalPublished value£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.
Lot #5Supported Accommodation in Private Residence (Supported Lodgings)RenewalPublished value£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.
Lot #6Outreach and Floating SupportRenewalPublished value£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, creative, and outcome-focused.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (3)
- Quality Criteria: 60%
- Price: 30%
- Social Value: 10%
Published award criteria (3)
- Quality Criteria
- Social Value
- Price
- Price carries 30 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 3 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
- “Provision of Post 16 Supported Accommodation and Support Services…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Light touch regime
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- None.
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 30 Nov 2025, 23:00 GMT
- Last source update
- 30 Nov 2025, 23:00 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 12 May 2026
- Authority reference
T- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-078295- Latest notice
- Tender notice (UK4)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eb7cFind a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 15 Jan 2026, 11:00 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- 5 Jan 2026, 11:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
30 Nov 2025 → 1 Sept 2026 · 5 dates- Tender notice published325 days ago30 Nov 2025, 23:00 GMT
- Clarification questions by289 days ago5 Jan 2026, 11:00 GMT
- Admission / appointment period ends279 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown15 Jan 2026, 11:00 GMT
- Award decision expected by162 days ago12 May 2026, 00:59 BST
- Contract starts50 days ago1 Sept 2026
Notice history
1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender- Tender notice published30 Nov 2025, 23:00 GMTUK4
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (1)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender