Scope
Description
Stockton On Tees Borough Council are looking to develop an Open Framework for Support and Temporary Accommodation aimed at supporting Children, Young People, Adults and Families. It is anticipated that the framework will be opened annually, and will run for up to 8 years. The framework will be split into several lots which are anticipated to be:
1)Solo Placement Accommodation with Support on Site (Children and Young People)
2) Shared Accommodation with Support on Site (Children and Young People)
3) Dispersed accommodation 16+ (Children and Young People)
4) Care Leavers accommodation (Children and Young People)
5) Floating Support (Children and Young People)
6) Supported Accommodation for Adults and Families
7) Temporary Accommodation for Adults and Families
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027
- Possible extension to 30 June 2034
- 8 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKC11 - Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Engagement
Engagement deadline
14 January 2026
Engagement process description
For the market engagement, the framework has been divided into two elements based on service user:
Element 1: Children & Young People
Element 2: Adults & Families
Separate market briefs have been developed for each element and in total, there are 3 events that providers can attend. Details of the events are as follows:
Session 1: The delivery of Supported Accommodation Services for 16-year-old and over Children in Our Care, Care Leavers and 16 and 17-year-olds who are homeless, or are at risk of homelessness (in-person)
Date & Time: Thursday 15/01/2026, 10:30 - 12:30
Location:
The Conference Room
Stockton Business Centre
70-74 Brunswick Street
Stockton-on-Tees
TS18 1DW
Session 2: The delivery of Supported Accommodation Services for 16-year-old and over Children in Our Care, Care Leavers and 16 and 17-year-olds who are homeless, or are at risk of homelessness (online)
Date & Time: Thursday Thu 22/01/2026 10:00 - 12:00
Location: Microsoft Teams Invite
Session 3: Temporary Accommodation and Supported Housing Early Market Engagement Brief - Adults and Families (In-person & online)
Date & Time: Tuesday 20/01/2026 14:00 - 16:00
Location: Microsoft Teams Invite or if attending in person, the address is: TO BE CONFIRMED
If providers would like to attend any of these events, they are two complete the table at the bottom of the relevant brief and upload to the OPEN portal. Providers can attend as many event as they wish.
The market engagement opportunity can be accessed on the OPEN portal by following the link provided below:
https://www.open-uk.org/opportunities/overview/public/3b6c351b-2515-4060-9537-6760ec859a04
Please note that providers must be registered with OPEN to access this opportunity.
Participation
Particular suitability
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
16 March 2026
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Stockton on Tees Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCVQ-6435-GNMW
Dunedin House, Columbia Drive, Thornaby
Stockton on Tees
TS17 6BJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKC11 - Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government