Scope
Reference
DN701674
Description
This service is for 16-17 years of age and 18-25 years of age who are leaving/have left care and require additional support services to enable them to live independently.
Lots 1A, 2A and 3A are for 16/17 years old.
Lots 1B, 2B and 3B are for 18+ Care Leavers.
1A = Supported accommodation in a self-contained unit.
2A = Supported accommodation in a shared or group living situation in premises used to accommodate only looked after children and care leavers.
3A = Supported accommodation in a shared or group living situation in premises which are not limited to accommodating looked after children and care leavers.
1B = 18+ Supported accommodation in a self-contained unit where accommodation is for sole use of young person.
2B = Supported accommodation in a shared or group living situation in premises to accommodate only looked after children and care leavers.
3B = Supported accommodation in a shared or group living situation in premises which are not limited to accommodating looked after children and care leavers.
Total value (estimated)
- £50,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 1 September 2030
- Possible extension to 1 September 2035
- 10 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
The Approved Provider List (APL) is initially open for 5 years. If is still suits the business need that it may be extended on an annual basis for another 5 years in total. This means the APL may be open for a total of 10 years.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
Contract locations
- UKH - East of England
Submission
Enquiry deadline
29 April 2025, 12:00pm
Deadline for requests to participate
6 May 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
L-https://procontract.due-north.com
All application documents can be found on the above ProContract (Proactis) e-tendering portal.
Submission deadline 06/05/2025 @ 12:00
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
20 August 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Cost and Quality as per application documents | Cost |
Weighting description
As described in the application documents.
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
There are clear key performance indicators (KPI) and if these are not met then the Applicant risks being removed from the Approved provider List. The KPI's relate t;
Ofsted registration and inspection outcome
Number of young people missing episodes
Number of notifiable incidents
Progress towards Independence % meeting goals
Full KPI's can be found within application documents.
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
A Preliminary Market Engagement notice was published under PCR2015 procurement reference LUTON001-DN701674-49028372 published 26 March 2024 @ 3:21pm.
Contracting authority
Luton Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWCV-4283-GVPW
Town Hall, George Street
Luton
LU1 2BQ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Mrs Caroline Sturman
Email: caroline.sturman@luton.gov.uk
Website: https://procontract.due-north.com
Region: UKH21 - Luton
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government