Scope
Reference
101568
Description
This Service is for vulnerable young people aged between 18 and 25 years, including care leavers up to their 26th birthday, who may be experiencing difficulties with their housing situation, who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless and have been assessed as having support needs, both as a result of their age, and a consequence of being unable to live with their own families or extended kin once mediation options have been exhausted in Authorities Young People's Prevention Pathway (Pathway 1). While the primary focus of the pathway is on individuals aged 18 to 25, there may be exceptional cases where the Housing Service is required to accommodate a 16 or 17-year-old. In such instances, providers must be prepared to obtain Ofsted registration to deliver the necessary support.
Lot 2 - Hambleton - 9 24/7 Staffed Accommodation Units & 6 Supported Accommodation Units
Lot 3 - Harrogate - 12 24/7 Staffed Accommodation Units & 35 Supported Accommodation Units
Lot 4 - Richmondshire - 10 24/7 Staffed Accommodation Units & 4 Supported Accommodation Units
Lot 6 - Scarborough - 18 24/7 Staffed Accommodation Units & 36 Supported Accommodation Units
Lot 7 - Selby - 8 24/7 Staffed Accommodation Units & 7 Supported Accommodation Units
Total - 57 24/7 Staffed Accommodation Units & 88 Supported Accommodation Units
Lot 2. Lot 2 - Hambleton
Description
This Service is for vulnerable young people aged between 18 and 25 years, including care leavers up to their 26th birthday, who may be experiencing difficulties with their housing situation, who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless and have been assessed as having support needs, both as a result of their age, and a consequence of being unable to live with their own families or extended kin once mediation options have been exhausted in Authorities Young People's Prevention Pathway (Pathway 1). While the primary focus of the pathway is on individuals aged 18 to 25, there may be exceptional cases where the Housing Service is required to accommodate a 16 or 17-year-old. In such instances, providers must be prepared to obtain Ofsted registration to deliver the necessary support. Lot 2 is specifically for Hambleton, please see Appendix 9 - Area Map for details.
Lot 3. Lot 3 - Harrogate
Description
This Service is for vulnerable young people aged between 18 and 25 years, including care leavers up to their 26th birthday, who may be experiencing difficulties with their housing situation, who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless and have been assessed as having support needs, both as a result of their age, and a consequence of being unable to live with their own families or extended kin once mediation options have been exhausted in Authorities Young People's Prevention Pathway (Pathway 1). While the primary focus of the pathway is on individuals aged 18 to 25, there may be exceptional cases where the Housing Service is required to accommodate a 16 or 17-year-old. In such instances, providers must be prepared to obtain Ofsted registration to deliver the necessary support. Lot 3 is specifically for Harrogate, please see Appendix 9 - Area Map for details.
Lot 4. Lot 4 - Richmondshire
Description
This Service is for vulnerable young people aged between 18 and 25 years, including care leavers up to their 26th birthday, who may be experiencing difficulties with their housing situation, who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless and have been assessed as having support needs, both as a result of their age, and a consequence of being unable to live with their own families or extended kin once mediation options have been exhausted in Authorities Young People's Prevention Pathway (Pathway 1). While the primary focus of the pathway is on individuals aged 18 to 25, there may be exceptional cases where the Housing Service is required to accommodate a 16 or 17-year-old. In such instances, providers must be prepared to obtain Ofsted registration to deliver the necessary support. Lot 4 is specifically for Richmondshire, please see Appendix 9 - Area Map for details.
Lot 6. Lot 6 - Scarborough
Description
This Service is for vulnerable young people aged between 18 and 25 years, including care leavers up to their 26th birthday, who may be experiencing difficulties with their housing situation, who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless and have been assessed as having support needs, both as a result of their age, and a consequence of being unable to live with their own families or extended kin once mediation options have been exhausted in Authorities Young People's Prevention Pathway (Pathway 1). While the primary focus of the pathway is on individuals aged 18 to 25, there may be exceptional cases where the Housing Service is required to accommodate a 16 or 17-year-old. In such instances, providers must be prepared to obtain Ofsted registration to deliver the necessary support. Lot 6 is specifically for Scarborough, please see Appendix 9 - Area Map for details.
Lot 7. Lot 7 - Selby
Description
This Service is for vulnerable young people aged between 18 and 25 years, including care leavers up to their 26th birthday, who may be experiencing difficulties with their housing situation, who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless and have been assessed as having support needs, both as a result of their age, and a consequence of being unable to live with their own families or extended kin once mediation options have been exhausted in Authorities Young People's Prevention Pathway (Pathway 1). While the primary focus of the pathway is on individuals aged 18 to 25, there may be exceptional cases where the Housing Service is required to accommodate a 16 or 17-year-old. In such instances, providers must be prepared to obtain Ofsted registration to deliver the necessary support. Lot 7 is specifically for Selby, please see Appendix 9 - Area Map for details.
Contract 1. Young People's Pathway (Pathway 2)
Lots
Lot 2. Lot 2 - Hambleton
Lot 3. Lot 3 - Harrogate
Lot 4. Lot 4 - Richmondshire
Lot 6. Lot 6 - Scarborough
Lot 7. Lot 7 - Selby
Supplier
Contract value
- £6,845,541.35 excluding VAT
- £6,845,541.35 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
9 January 2026
Contract dates
- 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2029
- Possible extension to 31 January 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Option to Extend 1: 1st February 2029 - 31st January 2030
Option to Extend 2: 1st February 2030 - 31st January 2031
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85310000 - Social work services
Contract locations
- UKE2 - North Yorkshire
Key performance indicators
| Name |
|---|
| Occupancy Rate |
| Referral Acceptance Rate |
| Move-On Success Rate |
| Negative Pathway Exits - Tenancy Failures |
| Quarterly Report Submission Timeliness |
| Complaints Resolution Time |
| Youth Development Outcome |
| Young Person Satisfaction |
Signed contract documents
285-NYC-CD - Young Peoples Pathway - Inspire North - Redacted.pdf
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
Inspire North
- Mutuals Public Register: 9518
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZHB-3385-JTPM
3 Limewood Way
Leeds
LS14 1AB
United Kingdom
Email: development@inspirenorth.co.uk
Website: https://www.inspirenorth.co.uk/
Region: UKE42 - Leeds
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Young People's Pathway (Pathway 2)
Contracting authority
The North Yorkshire Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNXY-8263-XCNL
County Hall, Racecourse Lane
Northallerton
DL7 8AD
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@northyorks.gov.uk
Website: https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/
Region: UKE22 - North Yorkshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government