- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. In Bedford Borough - Tier 1
- Lot 2. In Bedford Borough - Tier 2
- Lot 3. In Bedford Borough - Tier 3
- Lot 4. In Bedford Borough - Tier 4
- Lot 5. Surrounding Counties - Tier 1
- Lot 6. Surrounding Counties - Tier 2
- Lot 7. Surrounding Counties - Tier 3
- Lot 8. Surrounding Counties - Tier 3
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Bedford Borough Council
Borough Hall,Cauldwell Street
BEDFORD
MK429AP
Contact
Henry Masih
Telephone
+44 1234718711
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKH24 - Bedford
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to 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
Semi-independent Supported Accommodation for Looked After Young People, Care Leavers and Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Young People.
Reference number
BBC CH 03546
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Bedford Borough Council ('the Council') is inviting tenders from organisations wishing to enter into a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System Agreement to deliver accommodation and support services for young people aged 16-21 on admission, with the aim of supporting these young people to develop and sustain their capacity to live independently within the community.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £9,750,000
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
In Bedford Borough - Tier 1
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH24 - Bedford
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
In Bedford Borough
Tier 1: Multi-occupancy accommodation for 16-17 year-olds with support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Inclusive of a 90min key work session which is planned and recorded.
Packages: Standard (5-10 support hours), Enhanced Package (10-20 support hours) or Accommodation only.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
In Bedford Borough - Tier 2
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH24 - Bedford
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
In Bedford Borough
Tier 2: Multi-occupancy accommodation for 16-17 year-old Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children with support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Inclusive of a 90min key work session which is planned and recorded. Inclusive, if required, of an Interpreter 60min per week for the first 6months of placement.
Packages: Standard (5-10 support hours), Enhanced Package (10-20 support hours) or Accommodation only.
Packages: Standard (5-10 support hours), Enhanced Package (10-20 support hours) or Accommodation only.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
In Bedford Borough - Tier 3
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH24 - Bedford
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
In Bedford Borough
Tier 3: Solo placement accommodation for 16-17 year-olds with support on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for young people with high needs/ challenging behaviours. Inclusive of minimum of one 90min key work session which is planned and recorded.
Packages: 1 or 2 staff members, sleep in or waking night, accommodation only.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
In Bedford Borough - Tier 4
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH24 - Bedford
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
In Bedford Borough
Tier 4: Multi-occupancy accommodation for young people 18 - 25, this includes young people with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF), young people waiting for housing, and young people who continue to have support needs but are not eligible for adult social care. Inclusive of a minimum of 1 health & safety check per week.
Packages: Standard (1 support hour), Enhanced (5 support hours) or Accommodation only.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Surrounding Counties - Tier 1
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
- UKF25 - North Northamptonshire
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
- UKH21 - Luton
- UKH25 - Central Bedfordshire
- UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Surrounding counties
(CBC, Luton, MK, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire)
Tier 1: Multi-occupancy accommodation for 16-17 year-olds with support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Inclusive of a 90min key work session which is planned and recorded.
Packages: Standard (5-10 support hours), Enhanced Package (10-20 support hours) or Accommodation only.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Surrounding Counties - Tier 2
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
- UKF25 - North Northamptonshire
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
- UKH21 - Luton
- UKH25 - Central Bedfordshire
- UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Surrounding counties
(CBC, Luton, MK, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire)
Tier 2: Multi-occupancy accommodation for 16-17 year-old Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children with support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Inclusive of a 90min key work session which is planned and recorded. Inclusive, if required, of an Interpreter 60min per week for the first 6months of placement.
Packages: 1 or 2 staff members, sleep in or waking night, accommodation only
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Surrounding Counties - Tier 3
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
- UKF25 - North Northamptonshire
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
- UKH21 - Luton
- UKH25 - Central Bedfordshire
- UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Surrounding counties
(CBC, Luton, MK, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire)
Tier 3: Solo placement accommodation for 16-17 year-olds with support on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for young people with high needs/ challenging behaviours. Inclusive of minimum of one 90min key work session which is planned and recorded.
Packages: 1 or 2 staff members, sleep in or waking night, accommodation only
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Surrounding Counties - Tier 3
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF15 - North Nottinghamshire
- UKF16 - South Nottinghamshire
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
- UKH21 - Luton
- UKH25 - Central Bedfordshire
- UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tier 4: Multi-occupancy accommodation for young people 18 - 25, this includes young people with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF), young people waiting for housing, and young people who continue to have support needs but are not eligible for adult social care. Inclusive of a minimum of 1 health & safety check per week.
Packages: Standard (1 support hour), Enhanced (5 support hours) or Accommodation only.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
4 April 2024
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
5 April 2024
Local time
12:00pm
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure
This Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PS-DPS) will remain open for the duration of the contract and any extension provisions. Bidders will be able to bid to join the PS-DPS throughout the life of the agreement. Timelines provided in the procurement documents are for the initial tender.
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Care Quality Commission
London
Country
United Kingdom