Opportunity

Semi-independent Supported Accommodation for Looked After Young People, Care Leavers and Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Young People.

  • Bedford Borough Council

F02: Contract notice

Notice reference: 2024/S 000-006896

Published 4 March 2024, 4:37pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Bedford Borough Council

Borough Hall,Cauldwell Street

BEDFORD

MK429AP

Contact

Henry Masih

Email

henry.masih@bedford.gov.uk

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

https://www.bedford.gov.uk/

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