Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bcf-29e4-7131-9fbe-0509028cdb27/re-tender-for-the-provision-of-housing-related-support-service-for-children-in-c awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Re-tender for the provision of Housing-Related Support Service for children in care and care leavers (16-25 years old) in Herefordshire [Herefordshire Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/herefordshire-council) Estimated value £4,756,360 Published 1 Apr 2026 Deadline Closed 22 Oct 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Herefordshire Council is inviting suitably qualified organisations to submit tenders for the provision of a housing-related support service for children in care and care leavers aged 16 to 25 residing in Herefordshire. The service will assist vulnerable young people transitioning from care into supported arrangements, offering tailored support, guidance, and access to specialist services based on individual needs. The successful provider will be required to supply accommodation for a minimum of 16 young people in a combination of one- and two-bedroom self-contained units. This must include at least two one-bedroom units designated for emergency accommodation. Prospective suppliers must demonstrate the ability to provide sufficient and suitable properties within the boundaries of the County of Herefordshire to meet the Council's requirements. Alternatively, they must provide evidence of an enforceable agreement with property owners to utilise suitable accommodation for service delivery for the full duration of the contract. Prospective suppliers must also be eligible to make Housing Benefit (HB) claims in accordance with current Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) guidance on specified accommodation. Contract Duration: 1 March 2026 to 20 February 2029, with an option to extend for up to an additional 48 months. Maximum Contract Value: £423,480 per annum, totalling £2,964,360 over a potential seven-year term (including extensions). This amount does not include potential income from Housing Benefit or those payments made by the Council pursuant to the Contract (from the Children's Social Care funding) to cover accommodation costs for eligible Accommodation paid for service users. Estimated annual income from accommodation charges for eligible Accommodation paid for service users is approximately £138,000, with up to a further £118,000 (circa) potentially being receivable for non-Accommodation paid for service users via Housing Benefit payments. IMPORTANT NOTE: These figures are indicative only and DO NOT constitute guaranteed income. Housing Benefit decisions are made independently by the Revenue and Benefits team and are outside the scope of this contract. Additionally, the age profile of those accommodated is subject to fluctuations based on demand. Please note, this is a new competitive procurement process using an Open Procedure conducted in accordance with the Light Touch Regime (Section 9) of the Procurement Act 2023, allowing for procedural flexibilities. The objective of the procurement is to re-tender the service provision in Herefordshire as a contract was not awarded during the procurement that was undertaken in August - September 2025 (Tender for the provision of Housing-Related Support Service for children in care and care leavers (16-25 years old) in Herefordshire, DN562021, FTS ref. 2025/S 000-046973). Read full description ## CPV classification Social work and related services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-05a299-2026-04-01T16:39:55+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-05a299-2026-04-01T16:39:55+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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