Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c64-47f3-71c3-9944-89b8eb11cba8/procurement-for-semi-independent-living-and-supported-accommodation-services-for pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Procurement for Semi-independent Living and Supported Accommodation Services for Looked after Children and Care Leavers Aged 16-24 2021 [Reading Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/reading-borough-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 8 Apr 2021 Deadline Rolling deadline ## 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 The service includes a range of accommodation and support options for vulnerable young persons, ranging from buildings based supported accommodation with staff on site to supported lodgings within the homes of trained hosts through to flexible outreach support to support young persons wherever they live. The Service Provider will provide accommodation and/or support for the following client groups: • Children Looked After aged 16 plus including Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Minors • Care leavers (16-17) • Care leavers aged 18 plus who are awaiting access to social or private rented housing or whose needs require them to retain the accommodation and support. The Service will be provided in accordance with 'Other Arrangements' within the Care Planning, Placement and Case Review Regulations and Guidance 2015. The related Planning Transition to Adulthood for Care Leavers Guidance, including the Care Leavers (England) Regulations 2010 (revised 2015) sets out parallel requirements. This project will be split into lots and the predicted total value of the project is estimated to be about £10.5m To express an interest in this event all providers should register on the Councils e-tendering system at: [intendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Home](https://intendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Home) and complete as instructed. Additional information: This is an early engagement exercise as part of the development of a planned procurement. Organisations interested in responding to the consultation should express an interest on the Council`s e-tendering system at: [in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Home](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Home) and complete as instructed. The Portal is free of charge - to register please follow the supplier registration guidance which is available on the Portal. Read full description ## CPV classification Social work and related services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/007193bc-97bf-4de2-9ab5-ef7a72b03a20) 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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