Supported Accommodation and Floating Support Services for Young People (Ages 16+)

Coventry City Council is seeking to commission supported accommodation and floating support services for vulnerable young people aged 16-24, including Children in Care, Care Leavers, and Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children. The contract comprises 4 lots: Lots 1-3 each require 15 solo beds (45 beds total), and Lot 6 requires 27 shared beds in 3, 4, or 5-bed units. All accommodation must be located within 10 miles of CV1 5RS. Providers must deliver 10 hours of weekly support for the first 4 weeks, then 5 hours weekly, plus 24/7 on-call emergency support. Services support six categories of young people with varying needs: low support requirements, complex needs (including mental health), mild learning disabilities, UASC (with language and cultural integration support), those with no recourse to public funds, and parent-child placements. Providers must be registered or registering with Ofsted and comply with The Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023. Services are mandated under the Children Act 1989, Children Act 2004, Children and Social Work Act 2017, the Southwark Judgement, and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2018. Success is measured by ensuring young people feel safe, heard, and supported by skilled staff; that accommodation is comfortable and well-maintained; and that young people are equipped for independent living with positive future prospects.