Scope
Reference
285-NYC-CD
Description
North Yorkshire Council (NYC) developed a Young People's Pathway model (YPP), called 'Young People's Housing Solutions @ The Hub' in 2011. YPP provides a multi-agency service across the County to young people aged 16-25 years who may be homeless or at risk of homelessness. It is an operational and strategic partnership between Children and Families Services and Housing.
The YPP was developed in response to the requirements arising from the 2009 "Southwark Judgement" and the subsequent Department for Children, Schools and Families guidance to Children's' Services and Local Housing Authorities (April 2010) which sets out local authorities' duties to secure accommodation and support for homeless 16 and 17 year olds. It assists the Authority in meeting their statutory obligations to young people who are in or leaving care and meets the prevention and main housing duty of the Authority. This ensures they are protected and enabled to lead independent and fulfilling lives through the provision of quality services.
The partnership approach provides a clear and consistent pathway, regardless of where in the County the young person requests assistance, maximising the effective use of resources, staff skills and expertise to prevent homelessness, the associated negative consequences and provide accommodation options.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2029
- Possible extension to 31 January 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
Contract locations
- UKE22 - North Yorkshire CC
Engagement
Engagement deadline
25 April 2025
Engagement process description
The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to assist North Yorkshire Council (the Authority) to understand the current market conditions. This is to inform their options for the delivery of Young People's Pathway 2.
The Authority intends to use information gained from the market to inform future procurement options.
If organisations are interested in participating in this market engagement opportunity, they should register on the Authority's e-tendering portal (https://yortender.eu-supply.com) to access the documentation available 98383 - Young People's Pathway 2 Request for Information
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
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