Market Engagement: Post 16 Supported Accommodation Framework Lots 2-6
Summary
Bradford Children & Families Trust published a preliminary market engagement notice for a Post 16 Supported Accommodation and Support Services Framework. The estimated contract value is £11.1M including VAT (£9.25M excluding VAT), covering an 8-year period from December 2026 to November 2034. The notice covers Lots 2-6 for services including social work with accommodation for young people aged 16-25.
What changed
Bradford Children & Families Trust issued a preliminary market engagement notice under the Procurement Act 2023 for a framework covering Post 16 Supported Accommodation and Support Services. The framework will run for 8 years (December 2026 – November 2034) with an estimated value of £11.1M. The notice focuses on Lots 2-6 only and includes an online market engagement event on 22 April 2026 at 11:00.
Providers interested in delivering social work and supported accommodation services for young people aged 16-25 (including looked-after children, care leavers, and unaccompanied asylum-seeking children) should register for the event. Providers must register on euSupply.com to access future tender documentation. The engagement event will address quality, compliance, and outcome requirements aligned with the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023.
What to do next
- Register interest by emailing ChildrensCommissioning@bradford.gov.uk with subject line 'Market Engagement Event – Post 16 Supported Accommodation Framework (Lots 2-6)'
- Attend the Microsoft Teams market engagement event on 22 April 2026 at 11:00 to understand commissioning intentions and Lot requirements
- Register on euSupply.com portal to access tender documentation when formally published
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Planning
Market Engagement for the Provision of Post 16 Supported Accommodation and Support Services-Framework (2)
- Bradford Children & Families Trust UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types
Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-032619
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-067f7e
Published 9 April 2026, 7:30pm
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Description
Purpose of the event: The session will provide an opportunity to: • Outline BCFT’s commissioning intentions for Lots 2 to 6 • Clarify the scope, service models, and expectations across these Lots • Discuss key quality, compliance, and outcome requirements, including alignment with the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023 • Enable providers to ask questions and seek clarification in advance of the formal tender publication. The event forms part of BCFT’s wider engagement with the market to ensure the Framework supports a diverse, high-quality provider base and delivers improved outcomes for young people aged 16 to 25, including looked-after children, care leavers, and unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC). Framework Lots – Scope The Market Engagement Event will focus on Lots 2 to 6 only. Providers with an interest in delivering services within these Lots are strongly encouraged to attend. Further details on individual Lot requirements will be provided during the session. Event Details • Event: Additional Market Engagement Event • Focus: Lots 2–6 – Post 16 Supported Accommodation and Support Services Framework • Location: Microsoft Teams • Date and Time: Wednesday 22nd April - 11:00 until 11:45 Registration To register your interest in attending this Market Engagement Event, please email: ChildrensCommissioning@bradford.gov.uk. Please use the subject line: Market Engagement Event – Post 16 Supported Accommodation Framework (Lots 2–6). Joining instructions and further details will be shared with registered attendees ahead of the event. Procurement Portal. The formal procurement opportunity will be published via eu supply.com. Providers are advised to ensure they are registered on the portal to access documentation and submit any future bids.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £9,250,000 excluding VAT
- £11,100,000 including VAT Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2034
- 8 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
Social work services with accommodation
Social work services
Contract locations
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
Engagement
Engagement deadline
22 April 2026
Engagement process description
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=104486&TID=100109650&B=
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
5 May 2026
Contracting authority
Bradford Children & Families Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRBL-9974-CGBN Sir Henry Mitchell House, 4 Manchester Road
Bradford
BD5 0QL
United Kingdom
Contact name: BCFT Procurement
Telephone: +44 01234567890
Email: Tenders@bradfordcft.org.uk
Region: UKE41 - Bradford
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
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