Further Competition from EMP for 16+ Supported Accommodation Service January - March 2026

Published facts

What the notice says

Buyer

The Council of the Borough of Kirklees

Published status

complete

Latest release reference

055657-2026

CPV codes

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) codes: 85000000

Published tags

award, contract

Latest record Bidwake loaded from this source

27 Aug 2026

The Council of the Borough of Kirklees (the "Council") is conducting this procurement exercise, in accordance with the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102), and intends to establish an Electronic Market Place ("EMP") with Providers with relevant experience and ability for the provision of Supported Accommodation to looked after or care leavers aged 16+. The Council established a 16+ Supported Accommodation Electronic Market Place (EMP) to meet its duties under the Childrens Act 1989 & 2004 when securing a Supported Accommodation placement for either; · a looked after child is placed in an 'other arrangements' placement or · a care leaver is placed in 'suitable accommodation' The Council requires four types of provision, which are aligned with Ofsted's four categories of supported accommodation, as set out below: · Category 1 - Supported Accommodation in a self-contained unit The accommodation is for the sole use of the child or for the child and other individuals living with the child (For example; partner, sibling or children) as agreed by the Council. · Category 2 - Supported accommodation in a shared or group living situation (Ring fenced for looked after children and care leavers only) The accommodation is for looked after children and care leavers only. There may be care leavers over the age of 18 living at the accommodation. Each child will have their own bedroom but will share communal areas (For example: kitchen, or a living area.) · Category 3 - Supported accommodation in a shared or group living situation (Not limited to looked after children and care leavers) The supported accommodation in a shared or group living situation in premises which are not limited to accommodating looked after children and care leavers. Each child will have their own bedroom but will share communal areas (For example: kitchen, or a living area.) · Category 4 - Supported accommodation provided by an individual or individuals in a private residence (which is the main residence of that individual or individuals) Children are accommodated in a private residence. This is accommodation hosted by an individual (or Individuals) such as supported lodgings. Supported accommodation, provides support to young people aged 16+ who are either looked after by the local authority or care leavers. The aim of supported accommodation is to help these young people develop their independence in preparation for adulthood whilst keeping them safe in a homely and nurturing environment. This EMP is anticipated to run from 01 April 2024 to 31 March 2034. Call off for the provision of Supported Accommodation Services 16+ for the council o f the borough of Kirklees. Proposals were invited from the Council from shortlisted capable economic operators currently on the Electronic Marketplace KMCCYP-192 for the period of 1st January 2026 - 31st March 2026

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1. Award notice observed

   28 Feb 2025

   Latest variant observed by Bidwake on 16 Jul 2026.

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   Record references

   Release reference

   007542-2025

   Published tags

   award, contract

2. Award notice observed

   24 Jun 2025

   Latest variant observed by Bidwake on 16 Jul 2026.

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   Record references

   Release reference

   034562-2025

   Published tags

   award, contract

3. Award notice observed

   5 Sept 2025

   Latest variant observed by Bidwake on 16 Jul 2026.

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   Record references

   Release reference

   054156-2025

   Published tags

   award, contract

4. Award notice observed

   30 Jan 2026

   Latest variant observed by Bidwake on 16 Jul 2026.

   Open this official Find a Tender notice

Awards and suppliers

Published award and contract facts

• Category 1 - Supported Accommodation in a self-contained unit

  Buyer: The Council of the Borough of KirkleesSupplier: Dreamss

  End date in notice

  Date not published

  Value shown in notice

  £459,575Value from the linked contract

  Official source

  Open the official Find a Tender notice for Category 1 - Supported Accommodation in a self-contained unit

  About this figure

  • This figure comes from the linked contract record. Overall totals continue to use the separately published award value.

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  Source

  Find a Tender

  Award or lot reference

  007542-2025-Further Competition from EMP for 16+ Supported Accommodation Service-1

• Category 1 - Supported Accommodation in a self-contained unit

  Buyer: The Council of the Borough of KirkleesSupplier: Independent Living Project

  End date in notice

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