PIN - Provider Engagement Event Supporting Separated Young People in Wigan
Main contract details
Opportunity Id
DN797139
Title
PIN - Provider Engagement Event Supporting Separated Young People in Wigan
Categories
321100 - Social Community Care Supplies & Services - Children
410000 - Social Community Care Supplies & Services
Description
RSVP by Friday 14th November 2025
The event will take place on Monday 17th November 2025.
To book your place or ask questions, please contact:
Kathryn Levens – Service Lead Provider Services k.levens@wigan.gov.uk
David Gray – Service Manager – Housing Crisis Prevention and Intervention d.gray@wigan.gov.uk
Wigan Council is committed to ensuring that all children in care, including Separated Children and Young People (unaccompanied asylum-seeking children), have access to safe, loving, and high-quality homes—ideally within the borough. The strategy aligns with the Progress with Unity plan, aiming to create fair opportunities and flourishing communities.
Most separated young people are placed in semi-independent accommodation, often outside Wigan (e.g., Liverpool, Bolton). Wigan aims to expand local provision to offer more choice and diversity, including accommodation and/or support for young people aged 16+ and also to be able to accommodate young people over the age of 18 whilst awaiting their home office decision.
Wigan Council seeks to collaborate with providers who:
• Have experience supporting asylum-seeking young people
• Can offer culturally sensitive support
• Maintain legal and housing partnerships to aid transitions to adulthood
• Are Ofsted-compliant for those young people aged 16-18 years and committed to quality improvement
Who should attend?
Providers of:
• Social and Private landlords
• Semi-independent accommodation
• Wraparound support services
RSVP by Friday 14th November 2025
To book your place or ask questions, please contact:
Kathryn Levens – Service Lead Provider Services k.levens@wigan.gov.uk
David Gray – Service Manager – Housing Crisis Prevention and Intervention d.gray@wigan.gov.uk
The event will take place on Monday 17th November 2025.
To book your place or ask questions, please contact:
Kathryn Levens – Service Lead Provider Services k.levens@wigan.gov.uk
David Gray – Service Manager – Housing Crisis Prevention and Intervention d.gray@wigan.gov.uk
Wigan Council is committed to ensuring that all children in care, including Separated Children and Young People (unaccompanied asylum-seeking children), have access to safe, loving, and high-quality homes—ideally within the borough. The strategy aligns with the Progress with Unity plan, aiming to create fair opportunities and flourishing communities.
Most separated young people are placed in semi-independent accommodation, often outside Wigan (e.g., Liverpool, Bolton). Wigan aims to expand local provision to offer more choice and diversity, including accommodation and/or support for young people aged 16+ and also to be able to accommodate young people over the age of 18 whilst awaiting their home office decision.
Wigan Council seeks to collaborate with providers who:
• Have experience supporting asylum-seeking young people
• Can offer culturally sensitive support
• Maintain legal and housing partnerships to aid transitions to adulthood
• Are Ofsted-compliant for those young people aged 16-18 years and committed to quality improvement
Who should attend?
Providers of:
• Social and Private landlords
• Semi-independent accommodation
• Wraparound support services
RSVP by Friday 14th November 2025
To book your place or ask questions, please contact:
Kathryn Levens – Service Lead Provider Services k.levens@wigan.gov.uk
David Gray – Service Manager – Housing Crisis Prevention and Intervention d.gray@wigan.gov.uk
Region(s) of supply
Greater Manchester
Estimated value
N/A
Keywords
Event, Young People, Children in Care, Collaboration , Provider Engagement
Key dates
Estimated contract dates
Start date
14/11/2025
End date
17/11/2025
Expression of interest window
From 11/11/2025 16:00 to 14/11/2025 17:00
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Contact details
Buyer
Wigan Council
Contact
Craig Arrowsmith
Telephone
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Address
Town Hall
Wigan
Greater Manchester
WN1 1YN
United Kingdom
Wigan
Greater Manchester
WN1 1YN
United Kingdom
