Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Brighton & Hove City Council
Hove Town Hall,Norton Road
HOVE
BN33BQ
Contact
Procurement Team
procurement@brighton-hove.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1273291949
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ21 - Brighton and Hove
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Home
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
BHCC Adults Community Support and Supported Living Light Touch Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)
Reference number
2023/S 000-019842
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Brighton and Hove City Council (BHCC) is admitting providers to the initial round of the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the supply of services in respect of Community Support and Supported Living for adults. The DPS has an initial contract term of 5 years + with optional further extension provisions for an additional 3 years + 2 years.
The services required fall under Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). As a result, this procurement is undertaken under the 'Light Touch Regime' as detailed in Section 7 of PCR 2015.
Any interested organisation or consortium with relevant experience may apply to be admitted onto the DPS.
The DPS has two (2) lots and be further divided into sub-lots as follows:
Lot 1: Community Support
Lot 1.1: Adults with Learning Disabilities and who may also be autistic
Lot 1.2: Adults with Mental Health needs
Lot 1.3: Adults who are Neurodivergent and who may also be autistic
Lot 1.4: Adults with Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI)
Lot 1.5: Adults with Physical Disabilities and/or sensory needs
Lot 1.6: Adults with Substance Misuse and eligible Care Act needs
Lot 2: Supported Living, for people with:
Lot 2.1: Adults with Learning Disabilities and who may also be autistic
Lot 2.2: Adults with Mental Health needs
Lot 2.3: Adults who are Neurodivergent and who may also be autistic
Lot 2.4: Adults with Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI)
Lot 2.5: Adults with Physical Disabilities and/or sensory needs
Lot 2.6: Adults with Substance Misuse and eligible Care Act needs
For each Lot, there will be an 'Admission' stage, followed by a 'Commissioning' stage.
BHCC intends to open the 'Admission' stage annually for new applications. The Council reserves the right to revise the number of rounds ('opening ceremonies') for Admission stage per year at its discretion.
By applying to be admitted to the DPS, Providers are not obligated to bid for services at 'Commissioning' stage.
These services are being procured under a multiple-Provider DPS.
There will be no limit to the number of Providers admitted onto the DPS, providing they meet the minimum requirements as set out in the Invitation to Tender documents.
There will be no guarantee of work or volume of work given under this DPS.
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: £240,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Community Support
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ21 - Brighton and Hove
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Community Support Service is where support is delivered to adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs, Autism and neurodiversity, Acquired Brain Injury, Physical Disability and Sensory Needs, or substance misuse and eligible Care Act needs. Accommodation is not part of the Service (e.g., the Individual has an independent tenancy or lives with family/others) and this would continue regardless of the support provided.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Supported Living
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ21 - Brighton and Hove
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot covers Supported Living services where support is provided alongside a tenancy or licence agreement for adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs, Autism and neurodiversity, Acquired Brain Injury, Physical Disability and Sensory Needs or substance misuse and eligible Care Act needs.
People will have their own individual tenancy or licence agreement for their accommodation and are liable to pay rent.
When individuals are assessed as not having capacity to sign a tenancy or licence agreement the relevant Assessment team will make an application to the Court of Protection. Rent can be met by Housing Benefit or through Housing Costs under Universal Credit if the person is eligible for these benefits.
Accommodation may have been identified in advance or Service Providers will be expected to source accommodation. This will be identified at the Call-Off Stage.
Support models will vary depending on a person's needs. Most Services will operate a model of shared care and may provide 24-hour Staff on site, where Staff work night shifts, either waking or sleeping at the Service. The Service Provider and the Council will discuss the support model at an early stage.
The Service will provide a place of safety, security and stability.
The Service Provider will be responsible for fostering good relationships with neighbours and local businesses and managing the behaviour of people using the Service in the locality of the building. The Service Provider will respond to any complaints from the local community in a timely manner.
The Service Provider is expected to become part of the local community. The Service Provider will engage Individuals with the community and engage the community with the Service.
If the Service Provider is sourcing accommodation, they must meet the accommodation standards as detailed in the Specification.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Form of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.11) Main features of the award procedure
Brighton and Hove City Council (BHCC) has established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the supply of services in respect of Community Support and Supported Living for adults for an initial period of 5 years + with optional further extension provisions for an additional 3 years + 2 years.
The services required fall under Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). As a result, this procurement is undertaken under the 'Light Touch Regime' as detailed in Section 7 of PCR 2015.
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-019842
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1.5, 2.5
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
4 March 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 34
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Achieve Together Limited
Bath
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ21 - Brighton and Hove
Companies House
03153442
Internet address
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £2,415,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
4 March 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 34
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Active Prospects
Reigate
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ21 - Brighton and Hove
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,640,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2.1
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
4 March 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 34
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arundel Domiciliary Care Services Ltd
Worthing
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ21 - Brighton and Hove
Companies House
6326414
Internet address
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,640,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1.1, 1.3
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
4 March 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 34
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Aspens Charities
Kent
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ21 - Brighton and Hove
Charity Commission (England and Wales)
1171446
Internet address
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £775,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2.1
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
4 March 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 34
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Avenues Management Services Limited
Kent
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ21 - Brighton and Hove
Companies House
13890680
Internet address
https://www.avenuesgroup.org.uk
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,640,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2.1, 2.2, 2.3
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
4 March 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 34
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Choice Support
Kent
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ21 - Brighton and Hove
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,640,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.5
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
4 March 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 34
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Community Integrated Care
Cheshire
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ21 - Brighton and Hove
Charity Commission (England and Wales)
02225727
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,640,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2.1
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
4 March 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 34
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Dimensions Personalised Support Limited
Reading
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ21 - Brighton and Hove
Companies House
11596744
Internet address
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,640,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1.5
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
4 March 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 34
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
East Sussex, Brighton & Hove Crossroads - Caring for Carers Limited
Brighton
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ21 - Brighton and Hove
Charity Commission (England and Wales)
03244453
Internet address
www.crossroadscare-esbh.org.uk
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £775,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2.1, 2.2
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
4 March 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 34
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fitzroy Support
Hants
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ21 - Brighton and Hove
Charity Commission (England and Wales)
1011290
Internet address
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,640,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1.2, 1.6
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
4 March 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 34
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Newcross Healthcare Solutions Limited
Devon
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ21 - Brighton and Hove
Companies House
03184321
Internet address
https://www.newcrosshealthcare.com
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £775,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1.5
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
4 March 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 34
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Robin Hood Health Foundation
Hove
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ21 - Brighton and Hove
Charity Commission (England and Wales)
1169072
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £775,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1.1, 2.1
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
4 March 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 34
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Royal Mencap Society
Peterborough
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ21 - Brighton and Hove
Charity Commission (England and Wales)
550457
Internet address
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £2,415,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2.1
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
4 March 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 34
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Royal School for the Blind (operating as SeeAbility)
Surrey
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ21 - Brighton and Hove
Charity Commission (England and Wales)
255913
Internet address
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,640,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1.1, 2.1
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
4 March 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 34
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Southdown Housing Association Limited
East Sussex
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ21 - Brighton and Hove
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £2,415,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.4
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
4 March 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 34
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Grace Eyre Foundation
East Sussex
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ21 - Brighton and Hove
Charity Commission (England and Wales)
1020192
Internet address
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £2,415,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
4 March 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 34
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Venture People Limited
West Sussex
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ21 - Brighton and Hove
Companies House
08718547
Internet address
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £2,415,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
4 March 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 34
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Voyage 1 Limited trading as Voyage Care
Staffordshire
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ21 - Brighton and Hove
Companies House
2251899
Internet address
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £2,415,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2.4
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
4 March 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 34
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Disabilities Trust
West Sussex
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ21 - Brighton and Hove
Charity Commission (England and Wales)
800797
Internet address
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,640,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2.1
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
4 March 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 34
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Endurance Care Ltd
Accrington
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ21 - Brighton and Hove
Companies House
06536056
Internet address
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,640,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The contract values stated are estimated and are based on the approximate annual value of contracts for each lot for the initial 5 year term. The individual contract values will vary at Commissioning Stage based on the needs of the individual.