Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Suffolk County Council
Endeavour House, Russell Road
IPSWICH
IP1 2BX
Contact
Katrina Browning
katrina.browning@suffolk.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKH14 - Suffolk
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
UASC Accomodation (HMO) (COVID response)
Reference number
CD1326
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Suffolk County Council (SCC) currently care for 227 UASC young people in a range of settings, including foster care, supported living, Housing Related Support and Houses of Multiple Occupancy (HMOs). As a result of the pandemic, Suffolk County Council are wishing to urgently commission additional accommodation services. Due to the urgency the Contract/s will be awarded subject to Regulation 32(1) of the Public Contracts Regulations, so there will not be a formal procurement process. THIS ADVERT IS NOT FOR A RESTRICTED PROCESS TENDER . Contract/s will be for a period of 12 months with the option to extend for up to a further 12 months. This notice is to notify the market and to request interested suppliers to contact us as a matter of urgency. Please contact the named contact for further information NOT http://www.suffolksourcing.uk
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £624,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
Suffolk County Council reserves the right to award one of more contracts for either lot and to award a contract for both lots to the same contractor. Contracts will be awarded subject to Regulation 32 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
CD1326a UASC Accomodation (HMO) (COVID response)
Lot No
CD1326a
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 70210000 - Residential property renting or leasing services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH14 - Suffolk
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Suffolk County Council (SCC) currently care for 227 UASC young people in a range of settings, including foster care, supported living, Housing Related Support and Houses of Multiple Occupancy (HMOs). As a result of the pandemic the Home Office has not continued the level of interviews for asylum seekers, therefore there is a large increase in the number of UASC young people turning 18 without a decision due to a backlog. SCC currently has 48 young people post 18 without a decision, where we still have a responsibility to provide accommodation. To support these young people in the best way possible SCC are intending to deliver a contracted HMO service. Due to the urgency contract/s will be awarded subject to Regulation 32(1) of the Public Contracts Regulations. The advertised total value of £624,000 is the total value of both lots.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £624,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
If the Contracting Authority identifies that the scope of this procurement falls within a business sector which may be attractive to infiltration by organised crime groups, the Contracting Authority reserves the right to include enhanced probity checks / requirements at the award stages of the procurement.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
CD1326b UASC Accomodation Service (COVID response)
Lot No
CD1326b
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 70210000 - Residential property renting or leasing services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH14 - Suffolk
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Suffolk County Council (SCC) currently care for 227 UASC young people in a range of settings, including foster care, supported living, Housing Related Support and Houses of Multiple Occupancy (HMOs). As a result of the pandemic, Suffolk County Council are looking to support Kent County Council and Portsmouth County Councils with the pressures of increased unaccompanied asylum seeking children (UASC) young people in these local authorities. To support these additional numbers, SCC are wishing to commission a third provider to our current UASC supported independent living contracts. We require small shared housing arrangements with a low level of support over 2021. Due to the urgency the Contract will be awarded subject to Regulation 32(1) of the Public Contracts Regulations. The contract will be for the period of 12 months with the option to extend for up to a further 12 month period. The advertised total value of £624,000 is the total value of both lots.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £624,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
If the Contracting Authority identifies that the scope of this procurement falls within a business sector which may be attractive to infiltration by organised crime groups, the Contracting Authority reserves the right to include enhanced probity checks / requirements at the award stages of the procurement.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of expressions of interest
Date
28 February 2021
Local time
12:00am
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.5) Scheduled date for start of award procedures
29 January 2021
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Due to the urgency the Contract/s will be awarded subject to Regulation 32(1) of the Public Contracts Regulations, so there will not be a formal procurement process and contract/s may be awarded due to the urgency prior to the time limit for the receipt of expressions of interest. THIS ADVERT IS NOT FOR A RESTRICTED PROCESS TENDER . Contract/s will be for a period of 12 months with the option to extend for up to a further 12 months. This notice is to notify the market and to request interested suppliers to contact us as a matter of urgency.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Suffolk County Council
Endeavour House, Russell Road
IPSWICH
IP1 2BX
katrina.browning@suffolk.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Suffolk County Council
Endeavour House, Russell Road
IPSWICH
IP1 2BX
katrina.browning@suffolk.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Suffolk County Council
Endeavour House, Russell Road
IPSWICH
IP1 2BX
katrina.browning@suffolk.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom