The Provision of Supported Housing for Young People

A Tender Notice
by DORSET COUNCIL

Source: Find a Tender
Type: Framework (Services)
Duration: 7 year
Value: £6M

Sector: HEALTH
Published: 04 Aug 2021
Delivery: To 31 Jul 2028 (est.)
Deadline: 06 Sep 2021 13:00

Related Terms

Location

Dorset and Somerset:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Dorset Council Dorchester

Description

Dorset Council is seeking tenders from capable service providers for the provision of Supported Housing for Young People. The Council is required through a “sufficiency duty” to secure sufficient accommodation for children and young people under their care who cannot live at home. This is an exciting opportunity to provide high quality services and be part of making a positive contribution to the lives and well-being of our young people. The longer-term vision for children and young people in Dorset is detailed in the Children, Young People and Families Plan 2020 to 2023. Related links: Children's Plan 2020-23 - https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/children-families/childrens-plan/childrens-plan Placement Sufficiency Strategy 2020-23 - https://moderngov.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/documents/s22485/Appendix%201%20Placement... The Framework has the following lots: Lot 1 High support accommodation For young people aged 16-17 and those aged 18-25 identified as having high support needs. Lot 2 Accommodation with support For young people aged 18-25 To gain entry on to the Framework, Tenderers are required to submit their tender in accordance with the instructions set out in this procurement process. The contract is planned to commence from 1st February 2022.

Lot Division

1	High support accommodation for young people aged 16-17 and those aged 18-25 identified as having high support needs
2	Accommodation with support for young people aged 18-25 Value: £6M

Renewal Options

Two 12 month extensions

Award Criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents	45
price	50

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Indicators

This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
Options are available.
Renewals are available.

Legal Justification

The Services are deemed to be health, social, education and other related services (Schedule 3 Social and “social and other specific services”) for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102) (“the Regulations”). As the value of the Services exceeds the threshold of the “light touch” procurement regime set out in Chapter 3 Section 7 of the 2015 Regulations, the Regulations will apply for the purpose of procuring the Services however the Council is not obliged to comply with the full requirements of the 2015 Regulations.