Scope
Reference
2025-061
Description
Milton Keynes is a growing city, experiencing significant growth in our population with an increase in the number of children looked after by the local authority. Demand for supported accommodation placements in Milton Keynes is forecast to increase driven by young people entering care in late adolescence, increasing numbers of separated migrant children being accommodated under the National Transfer Scheme, and the need for young people to transition from other placement settings to independent living in preparation for adulthood. The local authority intends to commission a range of accommodation-based support services for young people aged 16-25. The services will provide low, medium and bespoke support with pathways/lots primarily for 16/17 year olds, separated migrant children and 18+ care leavers. We are also keen to explore what the market can offer for dual registered services (Ofsted & CQC) that support and promote shared independent living for young people that will transition into adulthood with support from adult social care. The key objective of the services is to provide young people with the skills to live independently.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £38,160,000 excluding VAT
- £38,160,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2030
- Possible extension to 30 November 2034
- 8 years
Main category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
Contract locations
- UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
30 March 2026
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Above or below total value threshold
Above or equal to threshold
Contracting authority
Milton Keynes City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLDZ-6131-PWZH
Civic Offices, 1 Saxon Gate East
Milton Keynes
MK9 3EJ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Procurement Team
Telephone: 01908691691
Email: corporateprocurement@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Website: https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/
Region: UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government