The Provision of Supported Housing for Young People

Dorset Council is seeking tenders from capable service providers for the provision of Supported Housing for Young People.

The Council is required through a "sufficiency duty" to secure sufficient accommodation for children and young people under their care who cannot live at home.

This is an exciting opportunity to provide high quality services and be part of making a positive contribution to the lives and well-being of our young people.

The longer-term vision for children and young people in Dorset is detailed in the Children, Young People and Families Plan 2020 to 2023.

Related links:

Children's Plan 2020-23 - https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/children-families/childrens-plan/childrens-plan

Placement Sufficiency Strategy 2020-23 - https://moderngov.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/documents/s22485/Appendix 1 Placement Sufficiency Strategy 2020 - 2023.pdf

The Framework has the following lots:

Lot 1 High support accommodation For young people aged 16-17 and those aged 18-25 identified as having high support needs.

Lot 2 Accommodation with support For young people aged 18-25

To gain entry on to the Framework, Tenderers are required to submit their tender in accordance with the instructions set out in this procurement process.

The contract is planned to commence from 1st February 2022.