Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
London Borough of Bromley
Bromley Civic Centre, Stockwell Close
Bromley
BR1 3UH
Contact
Mr Richard Keys
Telephone
+44 2083134058
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=bb309df5-59d5-ee11-8127-005056b64545
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
Children's Home Placements - Expression of Interest
Reference number
DN712995
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 London Borough of Bromley is seeking to commission a residential care provider able to deliver up to 5 children’s home placements across multiple children’s homes within their estate. The contract would be for one year with an option to extend for a further year. The first step of the procurement process is to engage with the market through this Expression of Interest.
This Expression of Interest will be open for a period of 2 weeks and will inform the Council’s decision on whether to pursue this type of contract in the future. The Council will also use the outcome of the Expression of Interest to inform any potential future tender process that the Council may undertake in due course (anticipated to commence in April 2024).
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The London Borough of Bromley is seeking to commission a residential care provider able to deliver up to 5 children’s home placements across multiple children’s homes within their estate. The contract would be for one year with an option to extend for a further year. The first step of the procurement process is to engage with the market through this Expression of Interest.
This Expression of Interest will be open for a period of 2 weeks and will inform the Council’s decision on whether to pursue this type of contract in the future. The Council will also use the outcome of the Expression of Interest to inform any potential future tender process that the Council may undertake in due course (anticipated to commence in April 2024).
For consideration of this project, we are seeking Expressions of Interest from providers that can satisfy the criteria below.
1 Provisions for up to 5 young people, aged between 11-15, mixed genders.
2 The provider will consider emergency / same day or short notice placements for young people who are at immediate need / require an emergency placement.
3 Providers should be able to accommodate young people for both short and longer term placements in line with their care plans
4 Additional support to be in place or can be accessed for young people with multiple / complex needs.
5 Providers will have some provision for young people subject to DOLS (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards)
6 Placements provided as part of this contact, must be located in a children’s home which is registered and has a good / outstanding OFSTED rating.
7 The London Borough of Bromley has a maximum budget of £4,600 per placement and week. The provider must be able to work within this budget.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 May 2024
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