Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
South Lanarkshire Council
Council Headquarters, Almada Street
Hamilton
ML3 0AA
Contact
Audrey Faulds
audrey.faulds@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1698453892
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM95 - South Lanarkshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00410
one.3) Communication
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
Enhanced Aftercare for Care Experienced Young People
Reference number
SLC/PS/SW/20/039
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Council has a requirement to develop the provision of Enhanced Aftercare for Care Experienced Young People. It has been identified that a number of young people who wish to leave fostering or residential care are not able to live independently due to the lack of a targeted bespoke service which provides community based supportive accommodation with a high level of support and 24/7 out of hours response.
The Council has carried out a market engagement to consider the potential solutions that are available in the market place, in order to provide better support for these young people in the future. The purpose of this notice is to notify potential bidders of the outcomes of the Market Engagement exercise.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £2,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM95 - South Lanarkshire
Main site or place of performance
South Lanarkshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Council has a requirement to develop the provision of Enhanced Aftercare for Care Experienced Young People. It has been identified that a number of young people who wish to leave fostering or residential care are not able to live independently due to the lack of a targeted bespoke service which provides community based supportive accommodation with a high level of support and 24/7 out of hours response.
PROPOSED MODEL
Following the Market Engagement the Council has refined its requirements and is now considering the model below:
The service will include 2 main elements:-
1. 24/7 Intensive Support
The Council will commission a model of high level support with accommodation for 16 to 21 year olds. (individual self-contained rooms and communal areas and 24/7 staffed shared houses) with support staff available 24 hours, 7 days per week.
2. Emergency Accommodation
The service will also have capacity to provide safe emergency accommodation and support that some young people will require as an emergency / short term alternative until they resolve the cause of crisis. The service model needs to take into account that Young Peoples' needs for accommodation and support can change on a daily basis and the service can respond to emergency placements.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
20 April 2021
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: No
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The Market Engagement Outcomes Document for Enhanced Aftercare for Care Experienced Young People is attached to this notice.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=651194.
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