Scope
Description
This procurement is for the provision of the Young People's Supported Accommodation Pathway. The Pathway will provide a range of non-registered residential accommodation and support services for young people aged 16-25-year-olds.
This is the 2nd phase which comprises of the following lots:
Lot 1 - Mixed/High Support
Lot 2 - Mixed Support
Lot 3 - Assessment Services
Please note this tender opportunity is linked to the UK1 Pipeline notice Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05220b
Total value (estimated)
- £21,988,800 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2032
- Possible extension to 31 May 2035
- 9 years
Description of possible extension:
The contracts may be extended for a period of 36 months in length at the sole discretion of the Council.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
Contract locations
- UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Lot 1. Young People's Supported Accommodation Pathway - Mixed/High Support
Description
Young People entering any high needs service will already be known to the Local Authority.
The young people who are referred to the service will be those young people whose support needs would meet the criteria for the service.
The length of stay for this stage will be needs led and can be up to 5 years.
The service will need to be of a high-quality with fully trained staff.
Tenderers bidding for this lot must have available 26 units at tender stage. See tender pack for further details.
Tenderers must have experience of successfully gaining Ofsted registration for at least one supported accommodation provision for young people.
Lot value (estimated)
- £6,955,200 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. Young People's Supported Accommodation Pathway - Mixed Support
Description
The service will provide both assessment and high needs beds, and at least three emergency beds. The service is expected to work with young people entering the service will have a range of complex needs.
Tenders bidding for this service must have available 18 units at tender stage. See tender pack for further details.
Tenderers must have experience of successfully gaining Ofsted registration for at least one supported accommodation provision for young people.
Lot value (estimated)
- £6,069,600 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. Young People's Supported Accommodation Pathway - Assessment Service
Description
The Assessment service will be made up of 40 units of accommodation, with the inclusion of two emergency beds across two properties. The services will provide both assessment and high needs beds, and at least three emergency beds (one per setting).
The young people who are referred to the service will be those young people whose support needs meet the criteria for the service.
Tenderers must have experience of successfully gaining Ofsted registration for at least one supported accommodation provision for young people.
Lot value (estimated)
- £8,964,000 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
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1. Young People's Supported Accommodation Pathway - Mixed/High Support
Lot 2. Young People's Supported Accommodation Pathway - Mixed Support
Lot 3. Young People's Supported Accommodation Pathway - Assessment Service
Tenderers must have:
• At least three years' experience non-registered residential accommodation and support services.
• Delivered a non-registered residential accommodation and a support block contract with a minimum annual value of £ 250,000.00
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Young People's Supported Accommodation Pathway - Mixed/High Support
Lot 2. Young People's Supported Accommodation Pathway - Mixed Support
Lot 3. Young People's Supported Accommodation Pathway - Assessment Service
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
19 November 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
26 November 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Please cut and paste the following into your browser to access all relevant tender documents https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=75f96af9-8089-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromRfxSummary=True&rfxId=057a677d-2faf-f011-813a-005056b64545
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
31 January 2026
Award criteria
Lot 1. Young People's Supported Accommodation Pathway - Mixed/High Support
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 40% |
| Service Model, Safeguarding, Performance Management & Outcomes | Quality | 25% |
| Staffing Structure, Standards and Management | Quality | 13% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
| Property Management | Quality | 5% |
| Partnership working and engagement | Quality | 4% |
| Implementation | Quality | 3% |
Lot 2. Young People's Supported Accommodation Pathway - Mixed Support
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 40% |
| Service Model, Safeguarding, Performance Management & Outcomes | Quality | 20% |
| Staffing Structure, Standards and Management | Quality | 15% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
| Implementation | Quality | 5% |
| Partnership working and engagement | Quality | 5% |
| Property Management | Quality | 5% |
Lot 3. Young People's Supported Accommodation Pathway - Assessment Service
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Price |
Price | 40% |
| Service Model, Safeguarding, Performance Management & Outcomes | Quality | 25% | |
| Staffing Structure, Standards and Management | Quality | 13% | |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% | |
| Property Management | Quality | 5% | |
| Partnership working and engagement | Quality | 4% | |
| Implementation | Quality | 3% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
A Market Engagement event was held on 18th September 2024.
The tender documents include a market engagement pack containing information related to the event.
Contracting authority
London Borough of Camden
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZXL-5842-VBBG
Town Hall, Judd Street
London
WC1H 9JE
United Kingdom
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government