Independent Living Support
A Contract Award Notice
by WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Contract (Services)
- Duration
- not specified
- Value
- £360K-£1M
- Sector
- HEALTH
- Published
- 08 Apr 2025
- Delivery
- not specified
- Deadline
- n/a
Related Terms
Location
Worcestershire:
1 buyer
- Worcestershire County Council Worcester
3 suppliers
- St Basils Birmingham
- Platform Housing Solihull
- Worcestershire YMCA Redditch
Description
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.
Total Quantity or Scope
WCC will be commissioning independent living support from providers that have their own accommodation and are able to accommodate Worcestershire young people aged 16-17. WCC are funding the support hours within this contract for 16-17 years olds' and Care Leavers aged 18-25 years only. WCC are not procuring accommodation. The areas of provision will be based across Worcestershire and it is expected that the service provider(s) will ensure that the young person receives appropriate support to build a rounded level of independent and tenancy management skills, moving the young person towards their own accommodation after a period of time evidencing their capacity to live independently.
Award Detail
| 1 | St Basils (Birmingham)
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| 2 | Platform Housing (Solihull)
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| 3 | Worcestershire YMCA (Redditch)
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Award Criteria
| price | _ |
CPV Codes
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
Legal Justification
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.
Other Information
** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. **
Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-04fecc
- FTS 013668-2025