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Lincolnshire County Council Supported Accommodation 2027

Tender Overview

LOCATION

Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

VALUE

£17,586,000

DEADLINE

February 28, 2026 at 00:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

85300000

REFERENCE

005491-2026

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Original Tender Description

Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) has initiated a Children in Care (CiC) Transformation Programme aimed at improving outcomes for children in care by providing appropriate support at the right time, in the right place, at the right cost, and for the right duration. The Council acknowledges that some young people may require Supported Accommodation and will endeavour to place them as close to home as possible, where their needs can be best met, ensuring they feel safe and supported, build resilience, maintain good mental health and wellbeing, and successfully transition into independent adulthood. Under the Children Act 1989, the Council has a statutory duty to assess the needs of homeless 16-17 year olds in Lincolnshire, including Children in Care (CiC), and ensure suitable accommodation. Following a comprehensive service review, the Council seeks to commission Supported Accommodation for this group, with contracts commencing on 1st April 2027 for up to 5 years. The requirement will be commissioned in Lots: Lot 1: Lincolnshire Youth Housing Service for 16-17 year olds - 44 units of self-contained accommodation in 3 locations (Boston, Grantham, and Lincoln), including 4 units of solo accommodation for more complex young people - indicative total value over 5 years of £10.49m. Lot 2: Supported Accommodation for 16-17 year olds - 4 units of solo occupancy supported accommodation - indicative total value over 5 years of £3.548m. Lot 3: Supported Accommodation for 16-17 year olds - 4 units of solo occupancy supported accommodation - indicative total value over 5 years of £3.548m.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are detailed in this preliminary market engagement notice.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • No specific eligibility requirements are detailed in this preliminary market engagement notice.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Providers must be capable of delivering Supported Accommodation services for 16-17 year olds, including Children in Care and homeless youth.
  • Providers must be able to offer self-contained accommodation units, including solo accommodation for more complex young people.
  • Providers must be able to provide services that enable young people to live safely and supported, build resilience, maintain good mental health and wellbeing, and transition successfully into adulthood and independent living.
  • Providers must be able to deliver services in specific locations: Boston, Grantham, and Lincoln for Lot 1.
  • No specific technical capability requirements (e.g., certifications, minimum experience) are detailed in this preliminary market engagement notice.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • No specific financial requirements are detailed in this preliminary market engagement notice.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Respond to the Market Engagement Notice by 2026-02-28.
  • Potential providers should be aware that the full tender for these services will commence with contracts starting 1st April 2027.
  • Providers must indicate interest in delivering services across Lot 1, Lot 2, and/or Lot 3.

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Planning Notice
Administrative Documents005491-2026.html
Summary:
Lincolnshire County Council is seeking providers for Supported Accommodation for 16-17 year olds in care or homeless, commissioning services across three lots from April 2027 for up to five years, as outlined in this preliminary market engagement notice.
DOC
OCDS Record
OCDS Data005491-2026_ocds_record.json
Summary:
This OCDS record details Lincolnshire County Council's planning for a tender to commission Supported Accommodation for 16-17 year olds in care, structured into three lots with contracts commencing April 2027 for up to five years.
DOC
OCDS Release Package
OCDS Data005491-2026_ocds_release.json
Summary:
Lincolnshire County Council plans to commission supported accommodation for 16-17 year olds, including children in care and homeless youth, across three lots in Lincolnshire, with contracts commencing April 2027 for up to five years.
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Official PDF Version
General Information005491-2026_official.pdf
Summary:
Lincolnshire County Council is issuing a preliminary market engagement notice for an upcoming procurement of Supported Accommodation services for 16-17 year olds, with contracts starting April 2027 across three lots.

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76
Good

Tender Quality Score

This preliminary market engagement notice demonstrates good clarity and a strong social focus, but is significantly hampered by data inconsistencies regarding contract duration and the lack of electronic submission support.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance80/100

The notice functions effectively as a preliminary market engagement, adhering to transparency principles for pre-procurement. While a formal procedure type is absent, this is typical for a planning stage. The CPV code is appropriate, and there are no disputes. The 'Value Classified: Yes' alongside explicit lot values is a minor inconsistency.

Missing formal procedure type
"Value Classified: Yes" contradicts explicit lot values
Clarity90/100

The description of the service, its purpose, and the lot structure is exceptionally clear. The AI-extracted requirements are clear in what they specify and what they explicitly state is not yet detailed, which is appropriate for a market engagement notice.

Completeness85/100

For a preliminary market engagement notice, the information provided is largely complete, including basic details, financial estimates, and a clear breakdown into lots. However, the discrepancy in contract duration is a notable gap in precision.

Inconsistent contract duration (36 months vs. up to 5 years)
Fairness80/100

The tender outlines generic requirements, indicating no tailoring to specific providers, and provides indicative values for each lot, promoting transparency. However, the absence of electronic submission capabilities could pose a barrier to equal access for all potential providers.

No electronic submission support
Practicality60/100

The notice provides essential practical information such as the contract start date and estimated value. However, the lack of electronic submission is a practical hurdle, and the significant inconsistency regarding the contract duration (36 months vs. up to 5 years) creates uncertainty for potential bidders.

No electronic submission support
Inconsistent contract duration
Data Consistency50/100

While most key fields are populated and dates are logical, there are significant inconsistencies. The stated "Contract Duration: 36 months" directly conflicts with the "period of up to 5 years" mentioned in the description. Additionally, the "Value Classified: Yes" flag is inconsistent with the explicit indicative values provided for each lot.

Inconsistent contract duration (36 months vs. up to 5 years)
"Value Classified" flag contradicts explicit lot values
Sustainability80/100

The procurement is inherently focused on social welfare, aiming to improve outcomes for vulnerable young people, which represents a strong social sustainability aspect. While explicit green or innovation criteria are not detailed, the core purpose aligns well with social responsibility.

No explicit green procurement or innovation focus

Strengths

Clear and comprehensive description of service needs and lot structure
Strong focus on social sustainability (support for vulnerable youth)
Generic requirements, not tailored to specific companies
Indicative values provided for individual lots
Clear communication that this is a preliminary market engagement notice

Concerns

Significant inconsistency in stated contract duration (36 months vs. up to 5 years)
Lack of electronic submission support
Contradiction between 'Value Classified: Yes' and explicit lot values
Absence of a formal procedure type
No explicit mention of green procurement or innovation criteria

Recommendations

1. Clarify and reconcile the contract duration immediately to avoid confusion for future bidders.
2. Implement electronic submission capabilities for the full tender to enhance fairness and efficiency.
3. Ensure all financial information is consistently presented, resolving the 'Value Classified' discrepancy.

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