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SOL30357 SOL Ofsted-Dual Reg Accommodation Young People 16–25
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council · Local authority
In brief
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council has announced plans to buy care work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.
The notice does not state a value.
The contract runs for 4 years, starting 1 May 2027.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Competition
Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for this buyer (from 8 awards in the last 12 months).
What the notice says
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to understand the level of market interest, potential delivery models, operational considerations, and commercial viability associated with the development of future commissioning of:
1. Dual registered accommodation (Ofsted + CQC) for young people aged 16–25 who may have eligible care and support needs under the Care Act 2014, and
2. Ofsted only registered accommodation for young people aged 16–17 and care leavers aged 18–25, who may require supported accommodation but are not Care Act eligible.
How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 037609-2026
About the buyer
Solihull Metropolitan Borough CouncilLast 12 months
Procurements
58Awards
20Suppliers it has used most for care
- 24/7 Locks Secure Horizon Ltd.1 contract
- Age Concern Solihull t/a Age UK1 contract
- Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust1 contract
- Citizens Advice Solihull Bureau1 contract
- DDM Health Ltd1 contract
Similar open tenders
All open care tenders- £120kestimated
- £82kestimated
- £1.57bnframework ceiling
- £5.6mframework ceiling
- Value not stated
From notice 037609-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 24 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.