Pipeline

Short, medium and long term block bed accommodation & support provision

  • BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN'S TRUST COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

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Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-082337

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-052134 (view related notices)

Published 23 May 2025, 10:45am

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Summary of Change

This notice updates the previously published procurement pipeline for Supported Accommodation services.

The original plan was to launch a full tender for block bed provision in December 2025.

We are now implementing a one-year pilot using the West Midlands Regional Supported Accommodation Framework.

New Approach

During the pilot, we will run a mini-competition under the framework to call off suppliers.

The pilot will allow us to test delivery models, capacity, and outcomes, and gather evidence to inform the future specification.

Future Procurement

Following the pilot, we will publish a competitive tender for block bed provision in July 2026.

This approach ensures compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, supports transparency, and delivers an evidence-based procurement strategy.

Indicative Timeline

Pilot mini-competition: 27th Jan 2026 - 26th Jan 2027

Full tender for block beds: comm 27th Jan 2027

Scope

Reference

2512PROABO

Description

Short, medium and long term block bed accommodation & support provision for distinct cohorts (to be determined) but could include yp including 16-17 yo, vulnerable 18 year olds, UASC 18 year olds, homeless yp and mothers to be who are under 18.

Estimated value for 3 + 2 contract = £10,000,000.

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 27 January 2027 to 26 January 2033
  • Possible extension to 26 January 2035
  • 8 years

Main category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Contract locations

  • UKG3 - West Midlands

Submission

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

1 July 2026

Procedure

Procedure type

Competitive flexible procedure

Special regime

Light touch

Above or below total value threshold

Above or equal to threshold

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

Contact name: natasha.bhandal@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk

Email: ProcurementTeam@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk

Website: https://www.birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk/

Region: UKG31 - Birmingham

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government