Accommodation and Support Service for 16-17 Year Olds

This pre-market engagement session seeks suppliers to deliver a comprehensive accommodation and support service for young people aged 16-17 years old. The service aims to prevent youth homelessness by providing safe, stable, high-quality accommodation across the borough while supporting young people's progression towards independence, education, and employment. Key service components include: delivering personalised, outcome-focused support plans developed with young people; creating a trauma-informed environment that prioritises emotional wellbeing and early identification of specialist needs including CAMHS referrals; facilitating safe mediation between young people and families to restore relationships and support safe returns home where appropriate; and promoting healthy lifestyles through access to information and support on mental health, sexual health, substance misuse prevention, and exploitation safeguarding. Prospective suppliers are invited to engage in pre-market consultation to understand the service requirements, expectations, and procurement approach before tender submission.