- Lot 1. 16-17-year-olds, looked after children, and children subject to S17 in Registered provision
- Lot 2. Vulnerable care leavers 18-year-olds +
- Lot 3. Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) aged 18+
- Lot 4. Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking children 16 - 18 - Registered provision
- Lot 5. Mothers-to-be, or young mums under 18
Scope
Reference
2512PROABO
Description
Short, medium and long term accommodation & support provision for 5 distinct cohorts of yp including 16-17 yo, vulnerable 18 year olds, UASC 18 year olds, Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking children 16 - 18 - Registered provision and mothers to be who are under 18
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2033
- Possible extension to 31 March 2035
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
The intended duration of the dynamic market is still under review. It is expected to be a multi-year arrangement, potentially up to the maximum permitted under the Procurement Act 2023. Final term and any extension options will be confirmed at the point of publication.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
Contract locations
- UKG31 - Birmingham
Lot 1. 16-17-year-olds, looked after children, and children subject to S17 in Registered provision
Description
Short, medium, and long-term provision for 16-17-year-olds, looked after children, and children subject to S17 in Registered provision
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. Vulnerable care leavers 18-year-olds +
Description
Short, medium, and long-term provision for vulnerable 18-year-olds leaving care
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. Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) aged 18+
Description
Short, medium, and long-term provision for unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) aged 18+
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. Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking children 16 - 18 - Registered provision
Description
Short, medium, and long-term provision for unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking children 16 - 18 - Registered provision
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. Mothers-to-be, or young mums under 18
Description
Short, medium, and long-term provision for Mothers-to-be, or young mums under 18
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. 16-17-year-olds, looked after children, and children subject to S17 in Registered provision
Lot 2. Vulnerable care leavers 18-year-olds +
Lot 3. Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) aged 18+
Lot 4. Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking children 16 - 18 - Registered provision
Lot 5. Mothers-to-be, or young mums under 18
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 July 2026
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
3 August 2026, 12:00pm
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
30 September 2026
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN'S TRUST COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY
- Companies House: 10762047
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCJW-7359-HTYM
1 Avenue Road
Birmingham
B6 4DU
United Kingdom
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government