Scope
Reference
CCS033
Description
Across Derbyshire there is a need for supported accommodation, designed for young people aged 16 and over in care and those transitioning out of care, that helps them to prepare for independent living by providing housing options with on-site support or outreach support services.
The Council is seeking to partner with an OFSTED registered provider to effectively deliver Childrens Accommodation Support Service either through a sole provider, primary provider and sub-contractor or consortium/joint venture with a designated lead bidder /subcontractors delivery model.
The Council will require 160 supported accommodation units across Derbyshire. This includes:
• Minimum of 90 units available at contract start date
• 130 units (including the initial 90) available within 12 months of contract start date
• Remaining 30 units to be agreed during the first 12 months of the contract.
Total value (estimated)
- £62,400,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2030
- Possible extension to 30 September 2034
- 9 years
Description of possible extension:
Two, 2 year extension periods are available, subject to satisfactory performance, budget availability and on-going requirements for the service.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Option to implement an emergency accommodation solution that meets the needs of Service Users.
Option to increase or decrease the number of accommodation units to be provided under the Contract.
Option to modify where the Council determines that it is in the best interest of an individual Service User to remain in their established placement beyond the date of termination of the Agreement.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
Contract locations
- UKF1 - Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Please see published tender documentation.
Technical ability conditions of participation
Please see published tender documentation.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
8 April 2025, 10:00am
Tender submission deadline
23 April 2025, 10:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
23 June 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 November 2033
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 70.00% |
| Price | Price | 25.00% |
| Social Value | Quality | 5.00% |
Other information
Payment terms
Please see tender documentation
Description of risks to contract performance
Legislative changes
and/or
Other external factors, outside of the control of the Council and Provider on a global, national, regional or local level which would require changes to the way in which the contract is performed or the costs associated with delivering services.
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Market engagement was carried out under PCR2015.
Contracting authority
Derbyshire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWZQ-2162-JJQL
County Hall
Matlock
DE4 3AG
United Kingdom
Region: UKF13 - South and West Derbyshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government