AT1482 Supported Accommodation 16 & 17, 18-25 Years in Luton

Luton Council

Published: Sep 1, 2026

Updated: Sep 1, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the social protection, finance and banking and Youth sectors, with a focus on Investment and Youth Development. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 18.0 million.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the social protection sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

Luton Council with to commission Ofsted registered Supported Accommodation Services for young people aged 16 & 17 years and services for 18-25 years (Ofsted registration not required). A 'young person' includes any person who is a looked after child or care leaver who is living in supported accommodation either through a placement or arrangement by the Local Authority. Supported accommodation is intended to provide good quality accommodation with support to enable young people to live semi independently, develop skills and prepare for adult life whilst keeping them in a safe, homely and nurturing environment. The Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023 (the Regulations) requires all supported accommodation providers to register with Ofsted if they are providing care for young people aged 16 and 17 years of age. There will be Lots split between 16-17 years and 18+ Care Leavers. The Lots are aligned to the Categories of Accommodation as detailed in the Ofsted Regulations. This procurement process will be a light touch open framework under the Procurement Act 2023. Please note: • This is NOT a contract for domiciliary care services • This is NOT a contract for supported living services for adults aged 18+ • You MUST have active accommodation and be an experienced, established provider ready to receive referrals from the start of the contract • If providing services for 16-17 years you MUST be Ofsted registered • Accommodation MUST be within a 30 mile radius of the town hall • Providers must be able to demonstrate value for money A Meet the Buyer update event will take place on 17 September 2026 @ 11am (11:00) via Microsoft Teams and if you would like an invite to find our more about the opportunity please email Caroline.sturman@luton.gov.uk and you will be sent an invite.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on September 1, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 082436-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Luton Council

Luton Council has issued 129 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 93 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Governance & Public Administration, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: September 1, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 082436-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Luton Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Social Protection & Welfare sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £18,000,000 - £18,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.