Scope
Reference
25019
Description
Cambridgeshire County Council is commissioning a service to provide high-quality accommodation-based support for Looked After Children aged 16 and 17 and Care Leavers. The service aims to help young people acquire skills for independent living and adulthood responsibilities through a supported lodgings model.
Supported lodgings services provide a young person with a room of their own in a private home. The householder, or host, provides a safe and supportive environment, working alongside professional services to help and support the young person in gaining skills for independent adult life. The role of the provider includes recruiting, assessing, supervising, and supporting hosts.
Contract 1. 25019 Cambridgeshire County Council Supported Lodgings
Suppliers (3)
Contract value
- £358,280 excluding VAT
- £429,136 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
7 August 2025
Contract dates
- 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2026
- Possible extension to 31 October 2027
- 2 years
Description of possible extension:
1 x 12 month extensions available. The Council at it's sole discretion may extend the contract with 3 month's notice. If the council does not wish to extend the agreement beyond its initial term then it will expire.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
Contract locations
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Suppliers
CHEERCARE SUPPORTED SERVICES LTD
- Companies House: 15209532
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJHB-1849-QZMJ
1 Marston Drive
Manchester
M44 6DU
United Kingdom
Email: support@cheercaresupport.org
Website: http://www.cheercaresupport.org
Region: UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. 25019 Cambridgeshire County Council Supported Lodgings
CONCRETE ROSE COLLECTIVE CIC
- Companies House: 13070957
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRQW-3889-DPTW
18 Tamar Close
St. Ives
PE27 3JE
United Kingdom
Email: mike@concreterose.co.uk
Website: https://concreterose.co.uk
Region: UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Contract 1. 25019 Cambridgeshire County Council Supported Lodgings
LINFRANC SERVICES LTD
- Companies House: 09535549
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYZX-9378-THBH
Linfranc Services Ltd 9-11 Gunnery Terrace
London
SE18 6SW
United Kingdom
Email: info@linfrancservices.co.uk
Website: http://linfrancservices.co.uk
Region: UKI51 - Bexley and Greenwich
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. 25019 Cambridgeshire County Council Supported Lodgings
Contracting authority
Cambridgeshire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJVB-3262-VGVJ
New Shire Hall Emery Crescent Enterprise Campus,
Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon
PE28 4YE
United Kingdom
Region: UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government