Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Brighter Futures for Children
Civic Offices, Bridge Street
Reading
RG1 2LU
corporate.procurement@reading.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKJ11 - Berkshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Tenders/Current
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from 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
16+ Semi-independent Living and Supported Accommodation for Looked after Children and Care Leaver Services 2021
Reference number
BFfC 00000929
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
All providers who wish to take part in this event on the 23rd March 10-11:30 am 2021 should express an interest and they will be sent a Microsoft TEAM link to the meeting.All of the meeting details and any questions and answers will be included when the tender is published in April 2021.Brighter Futures for Children (BFfC) is a not-for-profit private limited company that is wholly owned by Reading Borough Council. BFfC was established in December 2018 and has a single purpose which is to provide the best possible services to children, young people and families in Reading. BFfC has the statutory responsibility, on behalf of the council, for the delivery of children’s social care, education, Youth Offending, Special Educational needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Early Help (both interventions and prevention).The BFfC Board has overall responsibility for overseeing how the organisation is run and providing advice on its future direction and strategy. There are seven members on the board including a Chair, Managing Director,Executive Directors and Expert Non-Executive Directors.Brighter Futures for Children currently uses a framework of approved providers to identify placements for young people aged 16 and over, requiring supported accommodation. This ITT is for a 4 year Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) , with an option to extend for up to 24 months.The DPS is expected to commence on 19th August 2021 to provide the specified services to Reading young people. The aim of this service is to make a successful transition progressing young people towards independentliving by providing high quality accommodation and support whilst facilitating their personal well-being, ensuring safety and equipping them with the skills required to sustain an independent tenancy long term. Theservice aims to provide a settled period in a safe environment where the young people will receive an intensive housing management and support service which will help them gain the necessary skills to live independently and achieve positive outcomes.The service includes a range of accommodation and support options for vulnerable young people, ranging from buildings based supported accommodation with staff on site to supported lodgings within the homes of trained hosts through supported tenancies.The Service Provider will provide accommodation and/or support for the following client groups:• Looked after children aged 16 plus including Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Minors• Care leavers (16-17)• Care leavers aged 18 plus who are awaiting access to social or private rented housing or whose needs require them to retain the accommodation and support.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £12,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ11 - Berkshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
All providers who wish to take part in this event on the 23rd March 10-11:30 am 2021 should express an interest and they will be sent a Microsoft TEAM link to the meeting.All of the meeting details and any questions and answers will be included when the tender is published in April 2021.Brighter Futures for Children (BFfC) is a not-for-profit private limited company that is wholly owned by Reading Borough Council. BFfC was established in December 2018 and has a single purpose which is to provide the best possible services to children, young people and families in Reading. BFfC has the statutory responsibility, on behalf of the council, for the delivery of children’s social care, education, Youth Offending, Special Educational needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Early Help (both interventions and prevention).The BFfC Board has overall responsibility for overseeing how the organisation is run and providing advice on its future direction and strategy. There are seven members on the board including a Chair, Managing Director,Executive Directors and Expert Non-Executive Directors.Brighter Futures for Children currently uses a framework of approved providers to identify placements for young people aged 16 and over, requiring supported accommodation. This ITT is for a 4 year Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) , with an option to extend for up to 24 months.The DPS is expected to commence on 19th August 2021 to provide the specified services to Reading young people. The aim of this service is to make a successful transition progressing young people towards independentliving by providing high quality accommodation and support whilst facilitating their personal well-being, ensuring safety and equipping them with the skills required to sustain an independent tenancy long term. Theservice aims to provide a settled period in a safe environment where the young people will receive an intensive housing management and support service which will help them gain the necessary skills to live independently and achieve positive outcomes.The service includes a range of accommodation and support options for vulnerable young people, ranging from buildings based supported accommodation with staff on site to supported lodgings within the homes of trained hosts through supported tenancies.The Service Provider will provide accommodation and/or support for the following client groups:• Looked after children aged 16 plus including Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Minors• Care leavers (16-17)• Care leavers aged 18 plus who are awaiting access to social or private rented housing or whose needs require them to retain the accommodation and support.To express an interest in this event all providers should register by 12 noon on the 22nd of March 2021 on the Councils e-tendering system at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Home and complete as instructed. The Portal is free of charge - to register please follow the supplier registration guidance which is available on the Portal.
two.2.14) Additional information
When the tender is published on In-Tend in April 2021Organisations interested in expressing an interest in this procurement should download the procurement documents which are available on the Councils e-tendering system at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Home and complete as instructed.Contractors wishing to be considered for this tendering opportunity must complete the tender doc
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
12 March 2021
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes