Tender: Devon County Council – Housing-Related Support and Supported Accommodation for 16–17 Year‑Olds and Care Leavers (Homelessness Prevention)

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Devon County Council is seeking a supplier for housing-related support, including supported accommodation and floating support, for young people at risk of homelessness who are aged 16–17 or who are care leavers to Devon County Council aged 18–25. The council commissions the support element of the contract while housing costs are funded via housing benefit or by rent contributions from the young person if they are not eligible for housing benefit. The services aim to prevent homelessness and meet Devon County Council’s responsibilities under The Children’s Act 1989, The Children Leaving Care Act 2000, The Children and Social Work Act 2017 and the Statutory Guidance on the Provision of Accommodation for 16 and 17 Year Old Young People at Risk of Homelessness, and to help housing partners meet their commitments under The Homelessness (Priority Need of Accommodation) order 2002 and The Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. This procurement is for new providers only.