Tender: Cumberland Council Framework for Suitable Housing and Support for Separated Young Adults (18+)

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Cumberland Council is seeking suppliers for a closed framework to provide suitable accommodation and low‑level support for separated young adults (those who arrived in the UK unaccompanied and were cared for by the council) once they reach 18. The service must accommodate young adults who initially have no recourse to public funds, support negotiation of the right to remain process, and, once status is secured, help them access benefits and find permanent housing. The framework is proposed to begin 1 March 2026 with an initial term to 28 February 2029 and a possible 12‑month extension to 28 February 2030 at the council’s discretion, and has a highest estimated value of £1,076,400 excluding VAT. The framework is divided into three lots: Lot 1 (Flexible Block) guaranteeing a minimum number of beds with ability to vary with demand, Lot 2 (Fixed Block) for a specified number of beds for the contract term, and Lot 3 (Direct Award) for individual placements in emergency, extenuating circumstances, or by service user choice.