Scope
Reference
DN777729
Description
The Authority is seeking to establish a framework for the provision and delivery of high quality accommodation and/or support for 16-25-year olds, with a specific focus on looked after children and care leavers. Services will work towards developing or sustaining a young person's capacity to live independently within the community and avoid unnecessary use of more intensive forms of support.
This notice is to engage and inform the market of the intention to go out to market via the open tendering process within the next few months. Lot structure and contract term to be defined, all dates and values are estimated at this stage.
Interested providers must be registered on https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ and Central Digital Platform.
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £48,000,000 excluding VAT
 - £48,000,000 including VAT
 
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2029
 - Possible extension to 31 May 2031
 - 5 years
 
Description of possible extension:
2 x 12 month extension options
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
 
Contract locations
- UKK13 - Gloucestershire
 
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
 - Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
 
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
21 November 2025
Tender submission deadline
6 January 2026, 11:59pm
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 April 2026
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Gloucestershire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZHT-7473-ZVPN
 
Shire Hall, Westgate Street
Gloucester
GL1 2TG
United Kingdom
Region: UKK13 - Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government