Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Bridgend County Borough Council
Bridgend County Borough Council, Procurement Unit, Civic Offices, Angel Street
Bridgend
CF31 4WB
Telephone
+44 1656643643
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0417
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
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/
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Supported Accommodation
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
THE PROVISION OF CARE LEAVERS SUPPORTED ACCOMODATION SERVICE
Reference number
B634
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Bridgend County Borough Council are commissioning a range of supported accommodation services for care experienced young people and care leavers between the ages of 16 and 21.
The aim is to create a suite of accommodation options with varying levels of support which reflect the diverse and complex needs of our care leaver population and provides the necessary support they need to make a successful transition to adulthood and move towards independent living.
Support will strengthen young people’s strengths and capabilities to help develop the necessary skills to live independently.
The Council intends to award three separate contracts (Lots) as set out below.
Lot 1 - Care Leavers Intermediate Supported Accommodation Service
Lot 2 - Care Leavers Transitional Supported Accommodation Service and Step-Down Service
Lot 3 - Rapid Supported Accommodation Service and Step-Down Service
Tenderers can bid for any or all three Lots but the maximum number of Lots a Tenderer will be awarded will be limited to TWO Lots (the “Capped Limit").
Please note these services do not require registration under the Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016.
To support growth and continue to meet demand, the Council, acting in its sole discretion, reserves the right to proposed variations to the Service to allow for the addition of services of a similar nature to the existing Services. The scope of the potential variation option being reserved is up to a 75% increase in the contract value per LOT, over the term of the contract. Dependant on type of service required (i.e., intermediate supported accommodation/ step down), increased hours will be paid at the scheme rate submitted.
Any increase in contract value will cover the delivery of additional accommodation services, it will include hours of support in alternative provision, for example providing staffing to an additional step-down service. It’s at the sole discretion of the Council to determine which Lot will receive additional services and increased contract value.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,530,880
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 2
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Transitional Supported Accommodation Service and Step-Down Service
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Bridgend Council requires a 24 hour supported accommodation and step down accommodation with a highly skilled provider who has the knowledge, experience and ability to respond to young people’s support needs. The service will help support young people to develop their independent living skills and work towards their goals in education, training, employment and other areas of life.
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
Rapid supported accommodation service and step-down accommodation service
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Bridgend Council are commissioning a service to respond to care leavers whose placement is at risk of breaking down. Bridgend Council requires a 24 hour supported accommodation and step down accommodation with a highly skilled provider who has the knowledge, experience and ability to respond to young people’s support needs. The service may include young people who have recently entered care or supported through a care and support plan and there are still ongoing assessments taking place and limited information available.
The provider must be able to deliver a reactive and intensive support service to young people who may have complex needs. The service will help support young people to develop their independent living skills and work towards their goals in education, training, employment and other areas of life.
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
Intermediate Supported Accommodation Service
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Bridgend Council requires an intermediate supported accommodation provision which is in-between 24 hour supported accommodation and step down. Support will be available at pertinent times throughout the day, which is coordinated around the needs of the young people.
We require a highly skilled provider who has the knowledge, experience and ability to respond to young people’s support needs, including those of unaccompanied asylum seeking children. The service will help support young people to develop their independent living skills and work towards their goals in education, training, employment and other areas of life.
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.1.4) Objective rules and criteria for participation
List and brief description of rules and criteria
See Tender Documents.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Form of procedure
Open procedure
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
31 July 2023
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
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=132507
(WA Ref:132507)
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