Supported Accommodation for Care Leavers

Descriptions

The procurement description has been updated to include an increased service scope and contract value. The procurement is now above threshold.

These contracts will be to manage and oversee two supported accommodation services, delivering high-quality step-down accommodation for 18+ Westminster care leavers.

Lot 1 is a 9-bed supported accommodation service for 18+ care leavers in Catford, LB Lewisham. The building is owned by Westminster City Council and the successful applicant will be required to take over day-to-day management of the building. The service is intended to be a pre-independence service, supporting care leavers who have likely lived in supported accommodation previously; and helping them to gain the skills and experience they will need to live independently.

Lot 2 is a total of 20 units based across 3 separate sites in London Borough of Brent. Again providing accommodation for Westminster 18+ care leavers. The building is owned by Notting Hill Genesis and the successful applicant will be required to take over day-to-day management of the building. The service is intended to be low support service, supporting care leavers who are moving from staying-put arrangements/semi-independent living placements, or who have previously lived in supported accommodation; and helping them to gain the skills and experience they will need to live independently.