Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Vale of Glamorgan Council
Civic Offices, Holton Road
BARRY
CF63 4RU
Contact
Natalie Eddins, Team Manager Commissioning
contracting@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1446700111
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
National registration number
PPON PVJL-7881-XMJT
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0275
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales
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
CYPS Supported Accommodation Tender for the Vale of Glamorgan Council
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Vale of Glamorgan Council ("The Council") requires Supported Living Accommodation Services for Vulnerable Children and Young People within the Vale of Glamorgan ("The Service") via a Multi-Lot Contract.
The anticipated Contract duration is 3 (three) years, with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 (two) years. (3+2).
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £2,886,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Supported Accommodation for Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Main site or place of performance
The Vale of Glamorgan
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot incorporates:
i)Providing shared supported living housing for vulnerable Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children and Young People (UASC) aged between 16 and 21 years of age in two Council-owned residential properties within the Vale of Glamorgan.
ii)Delivering a quality-led and young person-centred service with suitably trained and consistent staff that enables young people to feel safe and protected from harm and progress towards achieving positives outcomes.
iii)Providing long-term support planning and proactive assistance with young UASC’s transition into independence.
iv)Assessing needs and enhancing the self-support skills of UASC’s, enabling them to live independently once they have received there Right to Remain with the UK.
two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Duration in months
36
two.2.14) Additional information
There is the option to extend this contract up to a further two (2) years. This is a new service required by the Council and there are no TUPE implications for this provision
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Temporary Supported Living Accommodation and Housing-Related Support
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Main site or place of performance
The Vale of Glamorgan
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot incorporates:
i)Providing temporary supported living accommodation, alongside flexible housing-related support services and resources, to vulnerable young care leavers up to 23 years of age who are at risk of homelessness and/or who are assessed as having highly complex and overlapping support needs.
ii)Providing supported accommodation for up to two young people, alongside one emergency placement, within a single 24hr staffed property for 24hrs a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
iii)Delivering a quality led, person-centred service that is flexible and sensitive to each individual young person’s support needs.
iv)Supporting young care leavers to develop the skills needed to live independently, enabling them to make informed decision-making and achieve positive outcomes.
two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Duration in months
36
two.2.14) Additional information
There is an option to extend the contract for up to a further 2 years. Please note, this is a renewal of a current contract and it is the Council's view that there may be TUPE implications. Bidders should take their own legal advice regarding this Please see tender documents for more details
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Provision of Supported Lodgings Accommodation for Vulnerable Young People
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Main site or place of performance
The Vale of Glamorgan
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot incorporates:
i)Providing short-term, long-term, and emergency supported accommodation for vulnerable young people below 18 years of age.
ii)Protecting and safeguarding vulnerable young people who have been assessed as requiring support services within the Vale of Glamorgan.
iii)Ensuring that all Supported Lodgings Providers have an enhanced DBS check that is renewed every three years.
iv)Delivering a quality-led, person-centred service with suitably trained staff that is sensitive to young people’s needs.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please note, this is a renewal of a current contract and it is the Council's view that there may be TUPE implications. Bidders should take their own legal advice regarding this Please see tender documents for more details
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Form of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.11) Main features of the award procedure
Please see the tender documents
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-040137
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
17 March 2025
Local time
10:00am
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English, Welsh
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The Council believes that Lots 2 & 3 of this tender are subject to TUPE
(“Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 as amended” and related enactments).
Bidders must obtain their own independent legal advice to satisfy themselves of the applicability of the regulations.
The deadline for tender return cannot be changed. A prior information notice was issued and a market engagement event was undertaken in January 2025 regarding this procurement.
Please note that the evaluation process will include interview/presentation, the date to be confirmed.
The Vale of Glamorgan Council has declared a Climate and Nature emergency and is committed to working with suppliers that contribute to our journey towards Net Zero Carbon.
Tenders may be submitted in Welsh and will be treated no less favourably than a tender submitted in English.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=148172.
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
(WA Ref:148172)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 2079477501
Country
United Kingdom