Freedom of Information Act Request
Reference: ECC20147308 04 26
Response: 29 April 2026
I can confirm that Essex County Council does hold this information, and where we are able to release this, our response is listed below.
Question 1 - How many care leavers or eligible young people 16 to 17 years are living within supported or semi-supported accommodation in 2017/2018?
As at 31/03/2026 there are 20 care leavers or eligible young people aged 16 to 17 are living within Semi-Independent/ transitional accommodation or Supported Lodgings.
Question 2 - How many care leavers or eligible young people 18-24 years are living within supported or semi-supported accommodation?
As at 31/03/2026 there are 218 care leavers or eligible young people aged 18 to 24 are living within Semi-Independent/ transitional accommodation or Supported Lodgings.
Question 3 - What is the weekly cost inclusive of support hours and accommodation for placing a 16 to 17 years within semi-supported accommodation? Please provide minimum, average and maximum costs weekly.
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Semi Independent Accommodation
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Supported Living
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Minimum
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£895.00
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£315.00
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Average
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£2,118.03
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£315.00
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Maximum
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£6,327.00
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£315.00
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Question 4 - What is the weekly cost inclusive of support hours and accommodation for placing an adult 18 to 24 years within semi-supported accommodation? Please provide minimum, average and maximum costs weekly.
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Semi Independent Accommodation
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Supported Living
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Minimum
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£1,000.00
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£315.00
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Average
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£2,731.44
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£315.00
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Maximum
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£10,666.00
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£315.00
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Question 5 - What is the average weekly amount of support hours required by 16-17 year olds?
14 hours average.
Question 6 - How do I join the “regional framework for supported accommodation for 16-17 year old care leavers?
Essex County Council operates a local Framework Agreement, which expires on 13/06/2027 and is not currently open to new entrants.
Question 7 - Is the regional framework for supported accommodation, open for accepting new providers?
Essex County Council operates a local Framework Agreement, which expires on 13/06/2027 and is not currently open to new entrants.
Question 8 - Whom shall I approach within your council to discuss commissioning/ service provision/rates and referrals?
The information requested may be found at the following link: Commissioning | Provider Hub | Essex
Question 9 - Can you explain your commissioning process for private residential care providers/private supported accommodation providers? Do you spot purchase, have framework contracts/agreement or block contracts?
The information requested may be found at the following link: Commissioning | Provider Hub | Essex
Question 10 - Do organisations need to go through the tendering process to accommodate care leavers/young people (16-24 years old) on a spot purchase basis?
Essex County Council operates a local Framework Agreement, which expires on 13/06/2027 and is not currently open to new entrants. Opening notices will be published to the public portals as arising. Framework Agreement providers take precedence; spot purchase options are explored only once framework options have been exhausted. Whilst no tendering process applies for spot providers, they are required to meet supplier selection criteria, inspections and certifications.
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