Young People’s Supported and Semi-Independent Accommodation and Support Services
Details
- Published
- 30 October 2025
- Submission
- 12 December 2025
- Source
- uk:bravosolution
Tender description
The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham (LBBD) is seeking to establish an Open Framework for the provision of accommodation and support for its looked-after young people aged 16 and older (up to a maximum age of 21 if the young person is engaged in education or training). The aim of the Open Framework is to establish a range of placement provisions that best meet the individual needs of our looked-after young people, acknowledging that these needs are often ongoing. The Open Framework would be composed of four (4) lots and would seek Providers as follows: a. Providers of supported accommodation for those aged 16-17 years, under the new supported accommodation regulations (OFSTED), that do not provide semi-independent accommodation; b. Providers of semi-independent accommodation for those over 18 who have not, or cannot, move into independent accommodation, that do not provide supported accommodation; c. Providers of both supported accommodation and semi-independent accommodation types in order to ensure consistency and continuity of care and relationships for a Young Person; and d. Providers of semi-independent accommodation for Young People that are parents
Timeline
- Completed: Tender published30 October 2025Current notice
- Completed: Submission date12 December 2025
About the buyer
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham buys as a local authority through a dedicated Corporate Procurement team. Tenders are advertised through the council's Bravo Solution e-tendering portal. The portal integrates with the central government's Find a Tender service. Every procurement follows the Procurement Act 2023, with health and care contracts instead awarded through the Provider Selection Regime. The council is procuring a replacement e-sourcing system to succeed Bravo Solution. Registered suppliers manage purchase orders, amendments and invoices through a self-service eSupplier portal available around the clock.
UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).
Over the past 5 years, most of London Borough of Barking and Dagenham's contract awards have been in construction work, health and social work and public administration and defence.
Decision makers
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| Contact name | Job title | Phone number | Work email |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head of Procurement | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@london-borough-of-barking-and-dagenham.gov | |
| Commercial Director | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@london-borough-of-barking-and-dagenham.gov | |
| Procurement Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@london-borough-of-barking-and-dagenham.gov | |
| Category Lead | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@london-borough-of-barking-and-dagenham.gov | |
| Senior Buyer | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@london-borough-of-barking-and-dagenham.gov | |
| Contracts Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@london-borough-of-barking-and-dagenham.gov |
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