Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
City & County of Swansea
Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road
Abertawe
SA1 3SN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL18 - Swansea
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.swansea.gov.uk/dobusiness
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0254
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
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
Framework Agreement for Temporary and Longer Term Supported Accommodation, Temporary Managed Accommodation and Housing First
Reference number
CCS/22/185
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Swansea Council is establishing a Framework for housing related support in Temporary and Housing First accommodation for people experiencing homelessness.
There will be three separate lots available as follows;
- Lot 1 Temporary / Longer term Supported Accommodation
- Lot 2 Managed Accommodation
- lot 3 Permanent Supported Accommodation (Housing First)
The Housing Support Programme Grant conditions and guidance makes provision for a range of opportunities on how housing related support can be provided.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £43,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Temporary and Longer term Supported Accommodation
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85320000 - Social services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 70333000 - Housing services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL18 - Swansea
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
In Temporary Supported Accommodation Service Users will be expected to be prepared to transition to a less intensively supported form of accommodation or independent accommodation with or without ongoing support.
In Longer Term Supported Accommodation Service Users will be supported to maximise their independence and/or receive help to develop and maintain the skills to live as independently as possible. There is no expectation for move on if support needs are on-going however individuals may need support to move on to more appropriate accommodation in line with their support needs.
Due to the range and complexity of needs a specialism related to a specific support need maybe requested for individual schemes i.e substance misuse, mental health.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 Managed Accommodation
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 85320000 - Social services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 70333000 - Housing services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL18 - Swansea
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Managed Supported Accommodation is the provision of short to medium-term self - contained furnished accommodation based within the community. Engagement with support is linked to the provision of accommodation. When exiting the Service, Service Users will either: (i) move from the accommodation into suitable alternative accommodation, or (ii) continue to live within the property on a permanent basis and the Service Provider will be required to source alternative accommodation for future Service Users.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3 Permanent Supported Accommodation (Housing First)
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85320000 - Social services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 70333000 - Housing services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL18 - Swansea
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Housing First is an approach to supporting people with high level, multiple and complex needs designed to deliver a sustainable exit from homelessness by helping individuals access an independent tenancy as quickly as possible and providing the support they need for as long as they need it to sustain their accommodation.
Service Users will often have histories of entrenched difficulties with interrelated health and support needs which significantly impact their life and ability to function in society. Alternative supported accommodation options and other service offers are often incapable of supporting individuals with these overlapping needs. Additionally, many service users accessing Housing First may have previously experienced disruption and instability as a result of the break-down of other accommodation and support arrangements.
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) Form of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
This agreement falls under Public Contract Regulations 2015 - SCHEDULE 3 — SOCIAL AND OTHER SPECIFIC SERVICES
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
12 June 2024
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English, Welsh
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Tenderers interested in submitting a bid can download the tender documents from the eTenderWales portal (http://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk) you will need to register for free with eTenderWales if you are not already registered. Please see below instructions on how to register.
1. Register your company on the eTenderWales portal (this is only required once):
— Navigate to the portal: http://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
— Click the “Suppliers register here” link.
— Enter your correct business and user details.
— Note the username you chose and click “Save” when complete.
— You will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure).
— Agree to the terms and conditions and click “continue”.
2. Express an interest in the project:
— Login to the portal with your username/password.
— Click the “ITTs Open to All Suppliers” link (these are the ITTs open to any registered supplier).
— Click on the relevant ITT to access the content.
— Click the “Express Interest” button in the “Actions” box on the left-hand side of the page.
— This will move the ITT into your “My ITTs” page (this is a secure area reserved for your projects only).
— Click on the ITT code. You can now access any attachments by clicking the “Settings and Buyer Attachments” in the “Actions” box.
3. Responding to the invitation to tender:
— You can now choose to “Reply” or “Reject” (please give a reason if rejecting).
— You can now use the “Messages” function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification.
— Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT.
— There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available).
If you require any further assistance use the online help. Alternatively, the BravoSolution helpdesk can be contacted (Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 18:00) on:
— E-mail: help@bravosolution.co.uk
— Phone: +44 8003684850
NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=140455
Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:
Please refer to tender documents
(WA Ref:140455)
The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 2079477501
Country
United Kingdom