CSC25050 16 Plus Supported Accommodation

Lot 1 Supported Lodgings

A single provider to deliver Supported Lodgings, under a block contract encompassing: 6 units ring-fenced for standard support needs 10 units ring-fenced for enhanced support needs; and The option for the Provider to deliver additional units on a spot purchase basis.

Lot 2a Semi-Independent Accommodation (Complex Needs)

Delivery of a range of multi-occupancy units for young people with more complex needs between the ages of 16-17, under a block contract arrangement. The total number of units required for Lot 2a is 14. This may in exceptional circumstances be agreed by the Authority to be extended to after a Young Person’s 18 birthday to ensure successful transition takes place. In addition to the 14 units, there will be the option for the Provider(s) to deliver additional units on a spot-purchase basis from the Providers successful in their Application to Lot 2a. Where additional capacity is required, the Lot 4a Framework will be utilised.

Lot 2c Semi-Independent Accommodation (18-24 Year Olds) and homeless / risk of homelessness (16-17 non-cared for or non-care experienced only)

A single provider to provide a non-Ofsted Registered provision of 3 units of semi-independent accommodation young people aged 18 to 24 years. This provision may also be used for young people aged 16-17 years who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless where they are not cared for and/or care experienced.

Lot 4a Multi-Occupancy (Complex Needs) Framework

A Framework Agreement for spot-purchasing of placement requirements over and above the block contracted provision of Lot 2a to deliver a range of multi-occupancy units for young people with more complex needs between the ages of 16-17. Up to ten Providers will be awarded a place on the Framework to deliver accommodation and support for young people with more complex needs between the ages of 16-17. This may in exceptional circumstances be agreed by the Authority to be extended to after a Young Person’s 18 birthday to ensure successful transition takes place

Lot 4b Multi-Occupancy (Step-Down) Framework

A Framework Agreement for spot-purchasing of placement requirements over and above the block contracted provision of Lot 2b. Up to ten Providers will be awarded a place on the Framework to deliver accommodation and support for young people who are Looked After and/or Care Leavers as part of a step-down from care and/or step-down from more intensive post-16 accommodation provision. Additionally, the Lot 4b Framework will be used to place young people (aged 16-17) who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless.

2 extension option(s) available, 0 taken; up to 24 months in total