Provision of a Children's Residential and Accommodation Framework

Tender description

Southend-on-Sea City Council is reopening the provision of a framework for Children's Residential and Accommodation services for: Lot 1 - Residential Homes Lot 2 - Supported Accommodation The framework first opened on the 20th of February 2025 and closed on the 24th March 2025. The framework will reopen in January 2026. A market engagement event is being held virtually via teams on Wednesday the 7th of January at 10am. If you are interested in attending this event please email: strategiccommissioning@southend.gov.uk for further details. The engagement session will provide an introduction into the framework itself and will outline the procurement/bidding approach. The session will also provide an opportunity for questions. Lot 1: Residential Provision Lot 1: Residential Provision a) Individual Placements (including Emergency and Crisis Care) b) Block Booking c) Bespoke Arrangements d) Respite Placements Lot 2: Supported Accomodation Lot 2: Supported Accommodation a) Multi-occupancy accommodation for 16-17-yearolds with support on site b) Multi-occupancy accommodation for 16-17-yearold Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children with support on site c) Solo placement accommodation for 16-17-yearolds with support on site d) Multi-occupancy accommodation for young people 18 - 25 with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF). e) Multi occupancy for former relevant young people age 18-25 who continue to have support needs but are not eligible for adult social care and/or young people aged 16 and 17 who are not looked after or a Child in Need but are homeless and require age-appropriate provision. f) Multi occupancy accommodation for Young Parents 16-25 with access to support on site including for a duration of gestation.