Awarded contract

NCC492 Framework for Supported Accommodation and Lodgings for Care Leavers and Young Homeless

  • Northumberland County Council

F03: Contract award notice

Notice reference: 2021/S 000-002569

Published 9 February 2021, 10:44am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Northumberland County Council

County Hall

Morpeth

NE61 2EF

Contact

Mrs Leanne Stewart

Email

leanne.stewart@northumberland.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1670622360

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKC21 - Northumberland

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.northumberland.gov.uk

Buyer's address

http://www.northumberland.gov.uk

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

NCC492 Framework for Supported Accommodation and Lodgings for Care Leavers and Young Homeless

Reference number

DN491636

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

Supported Accommodation Framework for vulnerable young people aged 16-25.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)

Value excluding VAT: £1,950,000

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 1: Single Occupancy Accommodation for Complex Young People at Risk

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC21 - Northumberland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Single Occupancy Accommodation for Complex Young People at Risk. Minimum volume Framework contract consisting of a maximum of 2 providers that offer access to 2 properties, (one per Provider) which are supported by a guaranteed minimum of 10 hours of floating support per week for each package of care. (Please note that although support hours may be required at any time it is likely that need will be weighted towards evening and weekends.) The Council will purchase access to1 property, from each Provider, and the associated floating support from each of the 2 providers .

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 80%

Price - Weighting: 20%

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 2: Single Occupancy Accommodation for Young People at Risk with a Range of Needs

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
  • 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC21 - Northumberland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Where demand for services exceeds the provision supplied via Lot 1 the Council wishes to establish a framework to enable access to accommodation with an appropriate level of support. The aim is to create the maximum amount of flexibility in order to manage supply and demand.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60%

Price - Weighting: 40%

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 3: Group Accommodation

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
  • 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC21 - Northumberland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Group accommodation in all areas of Northumberland County for young people aged 16-25. It will provide accommodation and support for Young People who are at significant risk or who are homeless and will consist of individual rooms/flats with shared communal kitchen, bathroom and living room in an accommodation block, which must be fully furnished and well-appointed with a schedule of maintenance to ensure the quality of accommodation.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60%

Price - Weighting: 40%

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 4: Floating Support

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC21 - Northumberland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Floating support may be purchased at an hourly rate to supplement the provision of accommodation within Lot 2 or support eligible young people residing in property owned or rented by either themselves or the council. The support provided to eligible young people will be dependent upon individual needs. Floating Support workers will help young people to understand what it means to live independently and support them in achieving this. This may include support with housing issues, help with budgeting, education and training, debt advice, health advice and other areas as needed. Each Young Person is an individual and will have their own plan of action agreed with their worker. When specialist support is required the worker will link the Young Person into the relevant agencies locally.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60%

Price - Weighting: 40%

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 5: Supported Lodgings

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC21 - Northumberland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This Lot will provide those ready to leave care settings or those at risk with a safe and supported environment and the opportunity to develop necessary skills for a successful and independent life. Supported Lodgings will provide young people with a room in a home environment and the support and guidance of an adult or adults living there. Support and guidance can cover a huge range of areas, from helping young people develop life skills, through to simply allowing them to experience the ups and downs of living in a family group. All support and guidance should have the focus on enabling the Young Person to gain the skills necessary to live independently.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60%

Price - Weighting: 40%

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2020/S 184-445414


Section five. Award of contract

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

1 January 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 13

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 9

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 13

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Barnardo Services Limited

Barnardo House, Tanners Lane, Barkingside, Ilford,

Essex

IG6 1QG

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKC21 - Northumberland
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Depaul UK

Sherborne House 34 Decima Street,

London

SE1 4QQ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKC21 - Northumberland
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Nest Support and Care Ltd

Unit 2 Churchill Court 58 Station Road, North Harrow,

Harrow

HA2 7SA

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKC21 - Northumberland
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Places for People Living Plus Limited

6th Floor, 80 Cheapside

London

EC2V6EE

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKC21 - Northumberland
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Sixteen Plus Limited

63 Park Road,

Peterborough

PE12TN

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKC21 - Northumberland
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

YMCA North Tyneside

Church Way

North Shields

NE290AB

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKC21 - Northumberland
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,950,000


Section six. Complementary information

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Royal Courts of Justice

The Strand

London

Country

United Kingdom