Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Leicester City Council
City Hall (4th Floor), 115 Charles Street
Leicester
LE1 1FZ
procurement-asc@leicester.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKF - East Midlands (England)
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's 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
FEW1412 - Substance Misuse Housing Related Support
Reference number
DN742126
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 service provides accommodation and floating support to people who have achieved abstinence (accommodation support) or still require substance misuse support (floating support). The service enables individuals to build independent living skills so service users can maximise their outcomes and achieve and maintain independent living. The floating support element supports individuals who are still engaged in substance misuse and offers pathways into accommodation and other treatment support services.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £1,164,091
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The service provides accommodation and floating support to people who have achieved abstinence (accommodation support) or still require substance misuse support (floating support). The service enables individuals to build independent living skills so service users can maximise their outcomes and achieve and maintain independent living. The floating support element supports individuals who are still engaged in substance misuse and offers pathways into accommodation and other treatment support services.
Leicester City Council ('the Authority') is intending to award this contract to the existing Provider following Direct Award Process C under NHS Provider Selection Regime 2023
The approximate lifetime value of this contract is £1,164,091.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard / Weighting: 100
Price - Weighting: 0
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial contract term is 3 years with the option to extend for a further periods of up to 2 years (3+1+1).
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 27/03/2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 February 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Home Group Ltd
One Strawberry Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4BX
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 4BX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC22 - Tyneside
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,164,091
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 27/03/2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
Any written representations can be sent to muhammad.sidat@leicester.gov.uk
The decision makers for this award are the Authority's Commissioner for this service.
Conflicts of interest identified among the Public Health Consultant, Lead Commissioner and, Contract Manager: 1. The Commissioner has declared a conflict of interest but the Procurement Manager has judged this as mitigated due to the length of time passed.
Commissioners carefully evaluated the relative importance of each of the key criteria to ensure a balanced and effective decision-making process. It was determined that all the criteria should be given equal weight, reflecting the necessity of a holistic approach to service delivery. This approach ensures that no single criterion is disproportionately emphasised at the expense of others, ensuring a well-rounded and comprehensive service offer that meets diverse needs.
The decision to assign equal weighting was decided by the recognition that each criterion plays a critical role in shaping the overall effectiveness and impact of the service. Prioritising one over another could compromise the quality, accessibility, or sustainability of the service. Therefore, the selection of key criteria was made with the intention of maintaining balance across all essential aspects, ensuring that the service as a whole aligns with strategic goals and user needs.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Construction and Technology Court (Queens Bench Division) (Branch of High Court of Justice)
Priory Courts 33 Bull Street, Birmingham, B4 6DS
Birmingham
B4 6DS
Country
United Kingdom