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Care Home Services for 6 Children and Young People Living in Pentland Way & Castlelaw Residential Accommodation
Midlothian Council is appointing a provider to deliver personalised care home services for 6 children and young people with disabilities and complex behavioural needs at two residential properties: Pentland Way and Castlelaw Cottage.
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Reopening of Care at Home for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental Ill Health - Flexible Framework (February 2026)
East Ayrshire Council is reopening its flexible framework for care at home provision for adults with learning disabilities and mental ill health. The framework will launch in February 2026.
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Provision of an Advocacy Service for parents with children in or on the edge of care
Medway Council wants an advocacy service to support parents whose children are in or at risk of entering care. The service will work with families to address issues like poor health, trauma, domestic violence, substance misuse, and housing that put children at risk.
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Provision of Social worker services for BFSAI
The Ministry of Defence needs social workers to provide welfare services to British Forces and their families in the South Atlantic Islands. The work includes both non-statutory and statutory social care, adapted to a military environment and the specific needs of a remote military community.
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Open Framework Agreement - Provision for the Family Time Supervision
Bradford Children & Families Trust is establishing an open framework for providers to deliver supervised family time sessions between children in care and their family members. The framework will be divided into in-district and out-of-district lots, with an 8-year term.
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Whole Family Approach Service for Families Affected by Parental Substance Use
Edinburgh Council is tendering for a city-wide service supporting families where a parent has substance use issues. The service will take a whole-family approach to help those affected.
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Independent Sexual Violence Advisory (ISVA) Services North Wales
North Wales Police seeks an ISVA service providing independent sexual violence advisers and a specialist service for children and young people across the force area. The service must be accessible across all areas of North Wales and responsive to varying geography and demand.
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Supported Accommodation Service with Flexible Rents
Oxford City Council is seeking a provider to operate a supported accommodation service with flexible rents. The contract runs for a fixed period with an estimated value of £287,601.
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Commissioning of Adult Specialist Practitioners (Domestic Abuse & Mental Health) for the Family Safeguarding Model
Reading Borough Council wants to commission specialist practitioners in domestic abuse and mental health to work embedded within Children's Social Care teams. They'll operate as part of a multi-disciplinary Family Safeguarding Model alongside social workers and other professionals.
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South Midlands Connect to Work Programme (Milton Keynes Area)
Milton Keynes City Council is commissioning delivery of the Connect to Work Programme, which supports people with disabilities, health conditions, and complex barriers into sustainable employment. The contract covers engagement, assessment, job matching, employer engagement, and in-work support across five stages of the supported employment model.
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Intensive Support - Children / Young People (Highland)
The Highland Council wants an intensive support service for children and young people facing risks including criminal exposure, exploitation, and involvement with the Children's Hearings System. The service will provide practical and emotional support covering safety planning, harm reduction, substance use support, and parenting skills where needed.
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Intensive Support - Children / Young People (Highland)
Highland Council is commissioning an intensive support service for children and young people who have experienced criminal activity, exploitation, or involvement with the Children's Hearings System. The service will provide practical and emotional support, safety planning, harm reduction, and parenting skills support where needed.
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Provision of a Container Delivery and Management Tender
Canterbury Environment Company needs a supplier to deliver and manage waste containers. The contract runs from May 2026 to January 2029 with a possible 12-month extension.
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The Provision of Children and Young People's and Road Harm Counselling
Counselling for children, young people, and people harmed by crime, delivered within Northamptonshire on behalf of Voice for Victims and Witnesses. The contract is split into two lots and suppliers can bid for either or both.
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Framework for: The Provision of a Regulated Care at Home Service
Bridgend County Borough Council is establishing a framework for providers of regulated care at home services. This is a long-term arrangement to deliver domiciliary care across the council's area.
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CBC-1929-T-LS Rough Sleeper Outreach Service
Central Bedfordshire Council wants a service to help rough sleepers through assessment, floating support hubs, mental health and substance misuse workers, and interim accommodation. The aim is to prevent rough sleeping, provide safe temporary shelter, and help people into independence.
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WSCC Supported Accommodation and Housing Pathway (16-25yo)
West Sussex County Council is procuring supported accommodation and housing pathway services for young people aged 16–25, including 24/7 staffed accommodation and transitional housing across the county. The contract will run five years with options to extend to nine years total.
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Advocacy Services for Looked After Children, Children with a Disability, Children in Child Protection Process
East Renfrewshire Council seeks an independent advocacy service for looked-after children, children with disabilities, those in child protection processes, and young carers. The service will operate across East Renfrewshire.
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CSC26044 Supported Accommodation for Young Parents
Torbay Council is seeking providers to run supported accommodation for young parents aged 16–24. Up to two providers will be appointed across two lots: one for mixed Ofsted and non-Ofsted units serving ages 16–24, and one for non-Ofsted accommodation for ages 18–24.
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Suicide Prevention Pilot Service
NHS Wales is piloting a support service for adults in Gwent experiencing suicidal thoughts or recent attempts, who fall outside standard mental health crisis pathways. The service will also support affected family members, partners, and witnesses.
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Commissioning Homes for Children Looked After & Care Leavers PDPS - Lot 4 Rd 5
London Borough of Newham is establishing a Pseudo-Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS) for children's care and accommodation services. Lot 4 specifically covers provision of Independent Fostering Agencies regulated by Ofsted for looked after children, care leavers and young people at risk of homelessness.
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CP2515-24 FPS for Care and Support Services within Extra Care Housing in Devon
Devon County Council is opening a Flexible Purchasing System for providers to deliver 24-hour care and support services in Extra Care Housing schemes across Devon. Providers must be CQC-registered for personal care and staff an onsite team at individual schemes.
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Ceredigion – Housing Support for People with Alcohol & Substance Misuse as a Primary Need
Ceredigion County Council wants a provider to deliver housing-related support for people across the county whose primary need relates to alcohol or substance misuse. The service will help them maintain independent living and avoid homelessness.
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Accommodation and Support for Ex-Offenders
Oxford City Council wants to provide accommodation and support for people with ex-offender status. The contract covers housing provision alongside wraparound support services.
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GMCA 1862 - Parent and Carer Support Service
The Greater Manchester Violence Reduction Unit is commissioning a support service for parents and carers to build resilience and help them address concerns around criminality, violence, and exploitation affecting their children. The service will include a universal website and triage function, one-to-one support, peer support groups, and training for professionals.