Opportunity Overview
Plymouth City Council is pleased to invite Expressions of Interest from organisations wishing to deliver Supported Accommodation Services for Children and Young People (16 - 25 years) in Plymouth; we have particular need in the 16 & 17 year olds age group. This opportunity aims to strengthen local support for children and young people who need a safe place to stay, alongside tailored assistance to help them rebuild their lives, improve their wellbeing, and achieve greater independence. Children referred to these services will be experiencing risk of homelessness and multiple disadvantage.
The services will provide safe, accessible, and high-quality accommodation alongside person-centred support that responds to the diverse needs of children and young people. This may include assistance with safety planning, addressing risks, housing pathways, access to health and wellbeing services, financial support, employment and training opportunities, and wider community integration. Providers will be expected to work collaboratively with statutory, voluntary, and community sector partners to deliver a coordinated and trauma-informed approach that promotes positive outcomes for those accessing the service.
Plymouth City Council is seeking providers with the expertise, commitment, and capacity to deliver flexible, responsive, and innovative services that meet local needs and help shape the future of this important provision.
Key challenges and risks currently being experienced by the Authority
The Authority is seeking solutions that can help address a number of local challenges, including:
Increasing demand for supported accommodation and support services.
Limited availability of suitable supported accommodation options, particularly for children and young people experiencing multiple disadvantage with complex or multiple support needs.
Rising pressures on temporary accommodation and homelessness services.
The need to ensure equitable access to services across different...
The services will provide safe, accessible, and high-quality accommodation alongside person-centred support that responds to the diverse needs of children and young people. This may include assistance with safety planning, addressing risks, housing pathways, access to health and wellbeing services, financial support, employment and training opportunities, and wider community integration. Providers will be expected to work collaboratively with statutory, voluntary, and community sector partners to deliver a coordinated and trauma-informed approach that promotes positive outcomes for those accessing the service.
Plymouth City Council is seeking providers with the expertise, commitment, and capacity to deliver flexible, responsive, and innovative services that meet local needs and help shape the future of this important provision.
Key challenges and risks currently being experienced by the Authority
The Authority is seeking solutions that can help address a number of local challenges, including:
Increasing demand for supported accommodation and support services.
Limited availability of suitable supported accommodation options, particularly for children and young people experiencing multiple disadvantage with complex or multiple support needs.
Rising pressures on temporary accommodation and homelessness services.
The need to ensure equitable access to services across different...
How to bid: GlobalGov tracks this tender; it does not accept bids. Submit your response through the issuing agency’s official notice.
Your competitors are watching the same crowded contracts everyone else is. Track this opportunity and every one like it worldwide, set deadline alerts, and win where they aren’t. Free for 14 days, no card.
Start a free GlobalGov accountSolicitation Details
| Issuing agency | Plymouth City Council |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Category | Government Procurement |
| Published | August 14, 2026 |
| Procurement stage | Request for Proposal (RFP) |
| Response due | Not specified / rolling |
| Status | Open — accepting responses |
| Official source | View original notice |
| Last verified | October 11, 2026 |
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: UK Government (Find a Tender).
Related Opportunities in United Kingdom
See every United Kingdom Government Procurement opportunity your competition is missing. Free for 14 days.
Get real-time alerts, competitive intelligence, and deadline tracking for this and every market worldwide.
Start Free Trial — No Card RequiredFree 14-day trial · no card required
See who is already competing here →Get a free United Kingdom Government Procurement intelligence report in your inbox
A personalized report on United Kingdom Government Procurement opportunities, emailed in 5-10 minutes. One per month, no account needed.