Award of Post-16 Semi-Independent Accommodation & Support Framework to Multiple Providers by Southampton City Council

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Southampton City Council awarded a contract to Beaufort Support Service Limited, Cameron & Cooper, Growing Independent Support Limited, Highlands Care Solutions, Panache Care Limited, Springcroft Homes Limited, Taten Care Limited, and TD Care Solutions Limit for the provision of Post-16 Semi-Independent Accommodation Services under a framework agreement.

The framework, originally established on 1 February 2019 following a competitive tender, was re-opened for its 2nd anniversary to invite tenders from new applicants and existing providers seeking to improve offers or apply for additional Lots.

The framework covers multiple authorities including Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council, Dorset Council, Hampshire County Council, Portsmouth City Council, Southampton City Council, Wokingham Borough Council, and Bracknell Forest Borough Council, with other authorities such as Slough Children's Services Trust, Surrey County Council, and Isle of Wight Council potentially joining.

The opportunity was divided into four Lots: Lot 1 for looked after children including Separated Children Seeking Asylum (16 to 21 years old), Lot 2 for care leavers (16 years and older), Lot 3 for young people with complex needs (16-21 years old), and Lot 4 for parent(s) and child.

The contract value is AUD 8.