Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Bath and North East Somerset Council
Keynsham Civic Centre, Market Walk
Keynsham
BA31 1FS
Contact
Ms Joanna Madejczyk
joanna_madejczyk@bathnes.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1225470000
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's 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
VEAT Supported living service
Reference number
DN762693
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Mulberry & Mews is a 13-bed supported living service within the mental health pathway in BaNES. The current care provider has given notice and will no longer be delivering the care & support in this supported living accommodation. BaNES is committed to ensuring the continuity of this service to meet the local identified need. The building is owned by a national housing and care provider, not BaNES Council.
The decision to directly award this contract is primarily focused on ensuring a safe transfer of services and maintaining consistency with minimal disruption for the individuals currently residing at the service. These individuals are receiving crucial support as part of their mental health recovery, and without the direct award, they would face the significant upheaval of having to move from their accommodation.
While we acknowledge that there are other providers in the local area who may be able to deliver the support service, the housing market in BaNES is currently experiencing significant constraints. There is a notable shortage of suitable alternative accommodations, making it highly unlikely that a large enough property could be sourced within the area to allow another provider to deliver this service within the available timeframes.
This approach also allows for the full recommissioning of the service to align with future commissioning within the mental health pathway, ensuring a seamless and joined-up approach to meeting people's needs.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £713,728
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK - South West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Mulberry & Mews is a 13-bed supported living service within the mental health pathway in BaNES. The current care provider has given notice and will no longer be delivering the care & support in this supported living accommodation. BaNES is committed to ensuring the continuity of this service to meet the local identified need. The building is owned by a national housing and care provider, not BaNES Council.
The decision to directly award this contract is primarily focused on ensuring a safe transfer of services and maintaining consistency with minimal disruption for the individuals currently residing at the service. These individuals are receiving crucial support as part of their mental health recovery, and without the direct award, they would face the significant upheaval of having to move from their accommodation.
While we acknowledge that there are other providers in the local area who may be able to deliver the support service, the housing market in BaNES is currently experiencing significant constraints. There is a notable shortage of suitable alternative accommodations, making it highly unlikely that a large enough property could be sourced within the area to allow another provider to deliver this service within the available timeframes.
This approach also allows for the full recommissioning of the service to align with future commissioning within the mental health pathway, ensuring a seamless and joined-up approach to meeting people's needs.
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
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
Mulberry & Mews is a 13-bed supported living service within the mental health pathway in BaNES. The current care provider has given notice and will no longer be delivering the care & support in this supported living accommodation. BaNES is committed to ensuring the continuity of this service to meet the local identified need. The building is owned by a national housing and care provider, not BaNES Council.
The decision to directly award this contract is primarily focused on ensuring a safe transfer of services and maintaining consistency with minimal disruption for the individuals currently residing at the service. These individuals are receiving crucial support as part of their mental health recovery, and without the direct award, they would face the significant upheaval of having to move from their accommodation.
While we acknowledge that there are other providers in the local area who may be able to deliver the support service, the housing market in BaNES is currently experiencing significant constraints. There is a notable shortage of suitable alternative accommodations, making it highly unlikely that a large enough property could be sourced within the area to allow another provider to deliver this service within the available timeframes.
This approach also allows for the full recommissioning of the service to align with future commissioning within the mental health pathway, ensuring a seamless and joined-up approach to meeting people's needs.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract/concession
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
7 February 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Sanctuary Housing Services Ltd
Worcester
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK - South West (England)
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £713,728
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
London
Country
United Kingdom