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.
Total value (estimated)
- £8,280,000 excluding VAT
- £8,280,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2029
- Possible extension to 31 January 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Option to Extend: 1st February 2029 - 31st January 2030 Option to Extend: 1st February 2030 - 31st January 2031
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85310000 - Social work services
Contract locations
- UKE2 - North Yorkshire
Lot 1. Lot 1 - Craven
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 1 is specifically for Craven, please see Appendix 9 - Area Map for details.
Lot value (estimated)
- £600,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
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 value (estimated)
- £780,000 excluding VAT
- £780,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
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 value (estimated)
- £2,120,000 excluding VAT
- £2,120,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
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 value (estimated)
- £760,000 excluding VAT
- £760,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. Lot 5 - Ryedale
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 5 is specifically for Ryedale, please see Appendix 9 - Area Map for details.
Lot value (estimated)
- £740,000 excluding VAT
- £740,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
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 value (estimated)
- £2,520,000 excluding VAT
- £2,520,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
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.
Lot value (estimated)
- £760,000 excluding VAT
- £760,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Lot 1 - Craven
Lot 2. Lot 2 - Hambleton
Lot 3. Lot 3 - Harrogate
Lot 4. Lot 4 - Richmondshire
Lot 5. Lot 5 - Ryedale
Lot 6. Lot 6 - Scarborough
Lot 7. Lot 7 - Selby
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
29 September 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
6 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
20 November 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Workforce | Threshold |
Quality |
| Mobilisation | Threshold |
Quality |
| Safeguarding | Threshold |
Quality |
| Staffing | 5% |
Quality |
| Service Delivery | 22% |
Quality |
| Support | 12% |
Quality |
| Involvement and Consultation | 5% |
Quality |
| Partnerships | 5% |
Quality |
| Equality & Diversity | 5% |
Quality |
| Business Continuity | 7% |
Quality |
| Move On | 6% |
Quality |
| Social Value | 3% |
Quality |
| Price | 30% |
Price |
Weighting description
70% Quality - 30% Price
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open 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
Region: UKE22 - North Yorkshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government