Scope
Reference
TBC
Description
The London Borough of Sutton is embarking on an exciting project, to establish an accommodation pathway for children and young adults with complex autism and learning disabilities as they transition to adulthood. This project will utilise two single-storey properties in the borough and seeks to address some of the challenges experienced in securing specialist, local accommodation for this cohort, which can include but is not limited to; safe management of high risk behaviours, solo provision, children requiring an Ofsted registered placement at 16-17, DoLS and intensive support to step down to minimally restrictive long term accommodation as an adult. Age ranges being considered in this project are 10 - 25 years.
Providers of accommodation for this cohort of children and young adults are invited to attend this event to share experience, knowledge and views on options being considered for this pathway. This will feed into the further development of service specifications, and exploration of internal remodelling of the properties to best meet the needs of the future residents. Please note that the resultant services will need to be Ofsted and/or CQC registered.
The Market Engagement will inform the price of the contract. At this stage we estimate the value to be in excess of £1 million.
During the event we will cover:
- The challenge that we are seeking to address with this project
- Service and property models currently being explored
- Feedback from attendees on service and property models
- Appetite to deliver the accommodation pathway
- Project timeline
To book a place at the virtual Market Engagement please register using this form - https://forms.gle/b15UgzJU4RAKS1tH7
We look forward to meeting with you to discuss this opportunity further.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 30 May 2031
- 5 years, 30 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
Contract locations
- UKI63 - Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Engagement
Engagement deadline
11 November 2025
Engagement process description
Date - 11/11/25 (virtual)
From 11-12.30pm
Agenda -
- The challenge that we are seeking to address with this project
- Service and property models currently being explored
- Feedback from attendees on service and property models
- Appetite to deliver the accommodation pathway
- Project timeline
To book a place at the virtual Market Engagement please register using this form - https://forms.gle/b15UgzJU4RAKS1tH7
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
11 November 2025
Contracting authority
London Borough of Sutton
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJMC-1445-VCVG
Civic Offices, St Nicholas Way
Sutton
SM1 1EA
United Kingdom
Contact name: Natasha Pearce
Telephone: 02087705000
Email: commercial.procurement@sutton.gov.uk
Website: https://www.sutton.gov.uk/
Region: UKI63 - Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government