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Planned procurement · Notice 093720-2026

16+ Supported Accommodation Light Touch Framework and Block Contract

Plymouth City Council

Value
£8.4m
Stage
Early notice
Where
South West
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Yes, says the buyer
Contract
1 Jul 2027 – 30 Jun 2032

Framework: winning a place puts you on an approved list for future work. It's the entry ticket, not guaranteed work.

In plain English

Plymouth City Council is preparing a future framework and block contract for 16+ supported accommodation for young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, running from 1 July 2027 to 30 June 2032 with an option to extend to 2035. This notice is for a preliminary market engagement session on Tuesday 20 October, not a live tender, inviting providers to give feedback before the procurement is designed.

Good fit for: Supported housing and youth accommodation providers able to deliver block or spot-purchased placements in or near Plymouth.

The catch (with the notice's own words):
  • Not yet open for bids - this is early market engagement This session will provide an opportunity to discuss our early thinking, hear your views on the proposed service model
  • Limited attendance per organisation Places will be restricted to 2 per organisation.

Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.

What the buyer says

Plymouth City Council would like to invite providers to an initial market engagement session to help shape the future 16+ Supported Accommodation Framework and block. It is proposed to commission a five-year framework contract, with the option to extend for a further three years, for 16+ supported accommodation. The framework will be structured into three distinct Lots: •Lot 1: Block-purchased provision within Plymouth. This will consist of properties commissioned in their entirety, rather than individual placements. This approach enables greater control over quality, cost, and safeguarding arrangements. •Lot 2: Spot-purchased provision within Plymouth and within a 20-mile radius. •Lot 3: Spot-purchased provision outside of a 20-mile radius. This session will provide an opportunity to discuss our early thinking, hear your views on the proposed service model, and gather feedback that will help inform the development of the framework and block prior to procurement. We would also like to use this opportunity to understand the market's appetite and capacity to deliver accommodation and support for young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, and how this could be reflected within the future lot design. Ahead of the session, we will share a first draft of the service specification to allow providers time to review the proposals and identify any areas for discussion. We welcome constructive feedback and look forward to working collaboratively with the market to develop a framework and block that delivers high-quality, sustainable services for Plymouth's young people. Where: Crownhill Court, Tailyour Road, Crownhill, Plymouth, PL6 5DH Date: Tuesday 20th October Time: 10.00 - 13:00 How to book a place: please email [email address on the official notice] with the subject fi…

Procedure: not stated. Published 5 Oct 2026.

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