Camden Council Awards Young People's Accommodation Contract
Summary
The London Borough of Camden has awarded a contract for the Young People's Supported Accommodation Pathway (Mixed/High Support) to The Riverside Group Ltd. The contract is valued at £6,955,200 and aims to provide accommodation and support services for young people aged 16-25.
What changed
This notice serves as a contract award for the Young People's Supported Accommodation Pathway (Mixed/High Support) by the London Borough of Camden. The contract, valued at £6,955,200, has been awarded to The Riverside Group Ltd and will provide a range of non-registered residential accommodation and support services for young people aged 16-25, including those who are Looked After, care experienced, and unaccompanied asylum-seeking children.
While this is a contract award notice and not a new opportunity, entities involved in providing such services should note the award details and the specific requirements for the pathway, including the need for 26 available units at tender stage and prior Ofsted registration experience for supported accommodation. The earliest date the contract will be signed is May 20, 2026, with an estimated start date of June 1, 2026.
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Young People's Supported Accommodation Pathway Mixed/High Support
- London Borough of Camden UK6: Contract award notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types
Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-027015
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05d198 (view related notices)
Published 24 March 2026, 4:43pm
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- Lot 1. Young People's Supported Accommodation Pathway - Mixed/High Support
Contract 1. Young People's Supported Accommodation Mixed/High Support Information about tenders Lots that will not be awarded Procedure Supplier Contracting authority
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Description
This is not a new contract opportunity. The Council is proposing to award a contract for the provision of the Young People's Supported Accommodation Pathway Mixed/High Support.
The Pathway will provide a range of non-registered residential accommodation and support services for young people aged 16-25-year-olds as follows:
Children Looked After aged 16-17 /those for whom the local authority has a duty to accommodate;
Care experienced 18-25;
Unaccompanied and separated children (UASC).
Lot 1. Young People's Supported Accommodation Pathway - Mixed/High Support
Description
Young People entering any high needs service will already be known to the Local Authority.
The young people who are referred to the service will be those young people whose support needs would meet the criteria for the service.
The length of stay for this stage will be needs led and can be up to 5 years.
The service will need to be of a high-quality with fully trained staff.
Tenderers bidding for this lot must have available 26 units at tender stage. See tender pack for further details.
Tenderers must have experience of successfully gaining Ofsted registration for at least one supported accommodation provision for young people.
Contract 1. Young People's Supported Accommodation Mixed/High Support
Lots
Lot 1. Young People's Supported Accommodation Pathway - Mixed/High Support
Supplier
Contract value
- £6,955,200 excluding VAT
- £6,955,200 including VAT Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
10 March 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
24 March 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
20 May 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2032
- Possible extension to 31 May 2035
- 9 years Description of possible extension:
The contract will have an optional 36 months extension period.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
Social work services with accommodation
Contract locations
- UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Information about tenders
Lot 1. Young People's Supported Accommodation Pathway - Mixed/High Support
- 3 tenders received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 1 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lots that will not be awarded
Lot 2. Young People's Supported Accommodation Pathway - Mixed Support
Description
The service will provide both assessment and high needs beds, and at least three emergency beds. The service is expected to work with young people entering the service will have a range of complex needs.
Tenders bidding for this service must have available 18 units at tender stage. See tender pack for further details.
Tenderers must have experience of successfully gaining Ofsted registration for at least one supported accommodation provision for young people.
CPV classifications
Social work services with accommodation
Date of decision not to award
10 March 2026
Lot 3. Young People's Supported Accommodation Pathway - Assessment Service
Description
The Assessment service will be made up of 40 units of accommodation, with the inclusion of two emergency beds across two properties. The services will provide both assessment and high needs beds, and at least three emergency beds (one per setting).
The young people who are referred to the service will be those young people whose support needs meet the criteria for the service.
Tenderers must have experience of successfully gaining Ofsted registration for at least one supported accommodation provision for young people.
CPV classifications
Social work services with accommodation
Date of decision not to award
10 March 2026
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
The Riverside Group Ltd (Care & Support)
- UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number): 10047762
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLNV-2765-HCWJ 2 Estuary Boulevard, Estuary Commerce Park,
Liverpool,
L24 8RF
United Kingdom
Email: tenderingandcontracts@riverside.org.uk
Website: http://www.Riverside.org.uk
Region: UKD72 - Liverpool
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Young People's Supported Accommodation Mixed/High Support
Contracting authority
London Borough of Camden
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZXL-5842-VBBG Town Hall, Judd Street
London
WC1H 9JE
United Kingdom
Contact name: Sandra Gayle
Telephone: +442079742956
Email: sandra.gayle@camden.gov.uk
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
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