Closed tender

Supported Lodgings Framework

Details

Value
£530,832
Topic
Social work services with accommodation
Published
5 September 2025
Submission
5 October 2025

Tender description

The Supported Lodgings service in Bedford provides a vital resource for young people transitioning from care to independent living. The supported lodgings service offers young people aged between 16-25 a safe and supportive environment where they can develop the skills needed for independent living. Hosts play a crucial role in providing stability and guidance during this transitional period. Objectives for project 1. Increase Host Recruitment: Drive a targeted recruitment campaign to attract more hosts. 2. Strengthen the Current Model: Explore alternative providers and create a framework to encourage participation. 3. Optimise Placements: Maximise the number of hosts and move young people from costly provisions to supported lodgings, generating savings and ensuring local placements.

Timeline

  1. Completed: Tender published5 September 2025
    Current notice
  2. Completed: Submission date5 October 2025

About the buyer

Bedford Borough Council is a local authority serving the borough of Bedford, with procurement split between individual service departments and a central Commercial Hub team. Service departments handle day-to-day tenders, quotations and sourcing for their own areas. The Commercial Hub team manages a number of corporate contracts and looks for savings across departments.

Over the past 5 years, most of Bedford Borough Council's contract awards have been in health and social work, business services and construction work.

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