- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. 24/7, 16-18 Semi Independent Accommodation and Support
- Lot 2: 18+ Shared Housing / House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) Accommodation and Support
- Lot 3:18+ Stand Alone Accommodation and Support
- Lot 4: Parent & Child Accommodation and Support
- Lot 5: Block Contract Accommodation and Support (6-12 beds and / or 12 beds and above)
- Lot 6: Floating Support (for 18+ young adults in own accommodation)
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
London Borough of Waltham Forest
Waltham Forest Town Hall, 701 Forest Road
Walthamstow
E17 4JF
Contact
Mr Stephen Potter
Stephen.Potter@walthamforest.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 7741077216
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKI53 - Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/
Buyer's address
https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://procontract.due-north.com
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://procontract.due-north.com
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
Social protection
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Framework Agreement for the Provision of 16+ Semi-Independent Accommodation & Support Services to Looked After Children and Care Experienced Young Adults in the London Borough of Waltham Forest
Reference number
DN555974
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85310000 - Social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Council of the London Borough of Waltham Forest (“the Authority”) is seeking Tenders from suitably experienced and qualified organisations for the Framework Agreement for the Provision of 16+ Semi-Independent Accommodation and Support Services to Looked After Children and Care Experienced Young Adults in the London Borough of Waltham Forest (“the Framework”).
The Framework shall commence on 1st November 2021 and shall continue up to and including 31thOctober 2023 (“the Framework Period”). At the sole discretion of the Authority the Framework Period may be extended in such period or periods as the Authority deems appropriate up to a maximum twenty-four (24) months, providing a possible total Framework Period to midnight on 31st October 2025.Throughout the Framework duration, any London Borough listed in the directory of London Councils may elect to join the Framework.
The Authority is seeking to appoint multiple providers who can deliver good quality, efficient and safe accommodation and support services.
The Framework is for the provision of a 16+ semi-independent accommodation and support services to looked after children and care experienced young adults and is split into the following six (6) Lots as follows:-
• Lot 1: 24/7, 16-18 Semi Independent Accommodation and Support
• Lot 2: 18+ Shared Housing / House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) Accommodation and
Support
• Lot 3: 18+ Stand Alone Accommodation and Support
• Lot 4: Parent & Child Accommodation and Support
• Lot 5: Block Contract Accommodation and Support (6-12 beds and / or 12 beds and above.
• Lot 6: Floating Support (for 18+ young adults in own accommodation)
Organisations are permitted to tender for any-one (1) or more Lots for which they consider they are suitably qualified and experienced. Organisations shall be aware however that appointment to each Lot will be evaluated separately. Therefore, appointment to one Lot of the Framework will not automatically mean the organisation is appointed to any other Lot for which it submitted a Tender.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £16,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
24/7, 16-18 Semi Independent Accommodation and Support
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI53 - Redbridge and Waltham Forest
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The provision semi-independent accommodation and support for 16-18 year old looked after children and care experienced young adults within the London Borough of Waltham Forest and Participating Authorities.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60%
Price - Weighting: 40%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 November 2021
End date
31 October 2023
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
At the sole discretion of the Authority the Framework Period may be extended in such period or periods as the Authority deems appropriate up to a maximum twenty-four (24) months, providing a possible total Framework Period to midnight on 31st October 2025.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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: 18+ Shared Housing / House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) Accommodation and Support
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI53 - Redbridge and Waltham Forest
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The provision of 18+ shared housing accommodation and support for 18+ care experienced young adults within the London Borough of Waltham Forest and Participating Authorities.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60%
Price - Weighting: 40%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 November 2021
End date
31 October 2023
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
At the sole discretion of the Authority the Framework Period may be extended in such period or periods as the Authority deems appropriate up to a maximum twenty-four (24) months, providing a possible total Framework Period to midnight on 31st October 2025.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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 3:18+ Stand Alone Accommodation and Support
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI53 - Redbridge and Waltham Forest
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The provision of 18+ stand alone accommodation and support for 18+ care experienced young adults within the London Borough of Waltham Forest and Participating Authorities.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60%
Price - Weighting: 40%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 November 2021
End date
31 October 2023
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
At the sole discretion of the Authority the Framework Period may be extended in such period or periods as the Authority deems appropriate up to a maximum twenty-four (24) months, providing a possible total Framework Period to midnight on 31st October 2025.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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 4: Parent & Child Accommodation and Support
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI53 - Redbridge and Waltham Forest
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The provision of parent and child accommodation and support within the London Borough of Waltham Forest and Participating Authorities.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60%
Price - Weighting: 40%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 November 2021
End date
31 October 2023
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
At the sole discretion of the Authority the Framework Period may be extended in such period or periods as the Authority deems appropriate up to a maximum twenty-four (24) months, providing a possible total Framework Period to midnight on 31st October 2025.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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 5: Block Contract Accommodation and Support (6-12 beds and / or 12 beds and above)
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI53 - Redbridge and Waltham Forest
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The provision of block contract accommodation and support within the London Borough of Waltham Forest and Participating Authorities..
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 November 2021
End date
31 October 2023
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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 6: Floating Support (for 18+ young adults in own accommodation)
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI53 - Redbridge and Waltham Forest
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The provision of floating support for young adults 18+ in own accommodation. within the London Borough of Waltham Forest and Participating Authorities.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 November 2021
End date
31 October 2023
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
At the sole discretion of the Authority the Framework Period may be extended in such period or periods as the Authority deems appropriate up to a maximum twenty-four (24) months, providing a possible total Framework Period to midnight on 31st October 2025.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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 three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
23 August 2021
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
23 August 2021
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court of England and Wales Royal Court of Justice
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
The contracting authority will incorporate a minimum ten (10) day standstill period at the
point information on the award of the contract is notified to tenderer's. This period allows
unsuccessful tenderer's to seek further de-briefing from the contracting authority before the
contract is entered into. Additional information should be requested from the contact in
Section 1.1 if an appeal regarding the award of contract has not been successfully resolved.
The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (S1 2015 no 102) provides for aggrieved parties who
are harmed or at risk of harm by a breach of the rules take action in the High Court (England and Wales).