Buyer Name: Bradford Children & Families Trust
Buyer Address: Sir Henry Mitchell House, 4 Manchester Road, Bradford, UKE41, BD5 0QL, United Kingdom
Contact Name: BCFT Procurement
Contact Email: Tenders@bradfordcft.org.uk
Contact Telephone: +44 01234567890
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.
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External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078295-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lot Title: Lot 1: Group Living / Ring-Fenced Supported Accommodation
Lot 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.
Lot LOT-0001 Status: active
Lot LOT-0001 Value: GBP 5,070,000
Lot LOT-0001 Value (Gross): GBP 6,084,000
Lot LOT-0001 Contract Start: 2026-09-01T00:00:00Z
Lot LOT-0001 Contract End: 2031-08-31T23:59:59Z
Lot LOT-0001 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot LOT-0001 Award Criterion (quality): Quality Criteria (60%)
Lot LOT-0001 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)
Lot LOT-0001 Award Criterion (price): Price (30%)
Lot Title: Lot 2: Single Occupancy / Supported Tenancy
Lot 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.
Lot LOT-0002 Status: active
Lot LOT-0002 Value: GBP 4,500,000
Lot LOT-0002 Value (Gross): GBP 5,400,000
Lot LOT-0002 Contract Start: 2026-09-01T00:00:00Z
Lot LOT-0002 Contract End: 2031-08-31T23:59:59Z
Lot LOT-0002 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot LOT-0002 Award Criterion (quality): Quality Criteria (60%)
Lot LOT-0002 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)
Lot LOT-0002 Award Criterion (price): Price (30%)
Lot Title: Lot 3: Specialist UASC Accommodation (Shared & Single)
Lot 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.
Lot LOT-0003 Status: active
Lot LOT-0003 Value: GBP 4,000,000
Lot LOT-0003 Value (Gross): GBP 4,800,000
Lot LOT-0003 Contract Start: 2026-09-01T00:00:00Z
Lot LOT-0003 Contract End: 2031-08-31T23:59:59Z
Lot LOT-0003 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot LOT-0003 Award Criterion (quality): Quality Criteria (60%)
Lot LOT-0003 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)
Lot LOT-0003 Award Criterion (price): Price (30%)
Lot Title: Lot 4: Emergency and Crisis Accommodation
Lot 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.
Lot LOT-0004 Status: active
Lot LOT-0004 Value: GBP 100,000
Lot LOT-0004 Value (Gross): GBP 120,000
Lot LOT-0004 Contract Start: 2026-09-01T00:00:00Z
Lot LOT-0004 Contract End: 2031-08-31T23:59:59Z
Lot LOT-0004 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot LOT-0004 Award Criterion (quality): Quality Criteria (60%)
Lot LOT-0004 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)
Lot LOT-0004 Award Criterion (price): Price (30%)
Lot Title: Lot 5: Supported Accommodation in Private Residence (Supported Lodgings)
Lot 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.
Lot LOT-0005 Status: active
Lot LOT-0005 Value: GBP 500,000
Lot LOT-0005 Value (Gross): GBP 600,000
Lot LOT-0005 Contract Start: 2026-09-01T00:00:00Z
Lot LOT-0005 Contract End: 2031-08-31T23:59:59Z
Lot LOT-0005 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot LOT-0005 Award Criterion (quality): Quality Criteria (60%)
Lot LOT-0005 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)
Lot LOT-0005 Award Criterion (price): Price (30%)
Lot Title: Lot 6: Outreach and Floating Support
Lot 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.
Lot LOT-0006 Status: active
Lot LOT-0006 Value: GBP 150,000
Lot LOT-0006 Value (Gross): GBP 180,000
Lot LOT-0006 Contract Start: 2026-09-01T00:00:00Z
Lot LOT-0006 Contract End: 2031-08-31T23:59:59Z
Lot LOT-0006 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot LOT-0006 Award Criterion (quality): Quality Criteria (60%)
Lot LOT-0006 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)
Lot LOT-0006 Award Criterion (price): Price (30%)
Document Description: Not published
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