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Support Lodging Provision (16-25) - Market Engagement exercise

Details

Buyer: North Somerset Council
Topic: Health and social work services
Published: 9 October 2026
Submission: 26 October 2026in 2 weeks
Source: uk:procontracts

Tender description

North Somerset Council is seeking to engage with the market to inform the future development and commissioning of Supported Lodgings provision for young people aged 16 to 25 years. The market engagement exercise is to gather information which will support the development of a sustainable, high-quality local Supported Lodgings offer that meets the needs of young people requiring safe accommodation and support as they prepare for adulthood. The Council is committed to improving local accommodation pathways that enable young people to remain within their communities, sustain education, employment and training opportunities, maintain positive relationships, and develop the skills required for independent living. For further information please see attached questionnaire document. Keywords: supported lodging

Timeline

Completed: Tender published9 October 2026
Current notice
Next: Submission date26 October 2026in 2 weeks

About the buyer

North Somerset Council buys as a local authority serving Weston-super-Mare and the surrounding district, with its own tenders and procurement service. Higher-value opportunities are advertised on the regional Supplying the South West portal. Contracts meeting government thresholds also appear on the GOV.UK Find a Tender service. Service areas handle smaller opportunities directly and invite at least three organisations to quote. From April 2026, suppliers must register on the government's Central Digital Platform to bid under the Procurement Act 2023. The council's procurement strategy, covering 2026 to 2030, sets out its approach to social value and the local economy.

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 North Somerset Council's contract awards have been in construction work, business services and architectural and engineering services.