Independent Living Support

The Council has a duty under the Children Act 1989 to provide various forms of advice, assistance and guidance to vulnerable 16-17-year-olds experiencing homelessness, and to continue to support young people over the age of 18 making the transition from care to more independent living arrangements and wishes to commission Independent Living Support Services. On 27th June 2023 the Council advertised on Contracts Finder (reference IT-336-3355-WCC 00003355), inviting prospective service providers to submit proposals for Housing Related Fixed Support. As there was no successful outcome or award of contract following this, the Council proceeded in accordance with Regulation 32 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015, use of negotiated procedure without prior publication.