Coventry City Council (CCC) is re-commissioning its block contract for the provision of Supported Accommodation and Floating Support services for young people aged 16-24, including Children in Care (CiC), Care Leavers, and Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC). This service is mandated under several key legislative frameworks:
• Children Act 1989 (as amended)
• Children Act 2004
• Children and Social Work Act 2017
• Southwark Judgement (2009)
• Homelessness Reduction Act 2018
As of October 2023, Supported Accommodation is regulated by Ofsted. Providers must:
• Be registered or in the process of registering with Ofsted.
• Comply with The Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023 and any future amendments.
Young people’s needs are categorized into six groups:
1. Low support needs – minimal supervision and guidance.
2. Complex needs – intensive, specialist support (e.g., mental health, 24/7 care).
3. Mild learning disabilities – enhanced support for daily living and learning.
4. UASC – support with language, cultural integration, and life skills.
5. NRPF – independent accommodation with immigration-related support.
6. Parent and child – parenting support, attachment development, and service access.
Expected outcomes align with Ofsted’s principles:
• Young people feel safe and secure in their environment.
• Their voices are heard and respected.
• Support staff are skilled, understanding, and collaborative.
• Accommodation is comfortable, stable, and well-maintained.
• Support sustains health and wellbeing.
• Relationships are trusting and meaningful.
• Young people are prepared for independent living.
• They feel positive about their future.
Location Requirement: Within 10 miles of CV1 5RS
Accommodation Breakdown (Approx. 112 Beds):
Lot 1-3: 17-18 solo beds each
Lot 4-5: 27 shared beds (4-5 bed units)
Lot 6: 4 shared 24/7 staffed beds
Lot 7: 2 supported lodgings beds
Support Hours: 10 hours/week (first 4 weeks), then 5 hours/week, 24/7 on-call emergency on call support required.