Contract

Provision of Community Accommodation Services - Tier 3

  • Ministry of Justice.

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2021/S 000-019386

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-02a36d

Published 10 August 2021, 10:45pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Ministry of Justice.

102 Petty France

London

SW1H 9AJ

Email

emma.ley@justice.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 02033343555

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Ministry or any other national or federal authority

one.5) Main activity

Housing and community amenities


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Provision of Community Accommodation Services - Tier 3

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

This is a Contract Award Notice for the award of the ‘Community Accommodation Services Tier 3 (“CAS3”)

The CAS3 Project is comprised of four contractual Lots in the following National Probation Service Regions: East of England (Lot 1), Yorkshire and the Humber (Lot 2), North West (Lot 3), and Kent, Surrey and Sussex (Lot 4).

The contract provides accommodation to People on Probation at risk of being homeless upon being released from prison or as part of their resettlement and move-on from an Approved Premises, or period at a Bail Accommodation and Support Service (BASS) residence. The provision of accommodation for an individual Person on Probation shall be from the first night of release for up to 84 days.

Persons on Probation shall be referred to the Supplier and managed by their Community Probation Practitioner ("CPP"). The Supplier shall liaise with the Person on Probation’s CPP to provide individualised low-level support to each Person on Probation to support them in maintaining the accommodation as well as helping them move-on into settled accommodation.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)

Value excluding VAT: £17,010,341

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Community Accommodation Service Tier 3 - Lot 1: East of England Region

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKH - East of England

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This is a Contract Award Notice for the award of the ‘Community Accommodation Services Tier 3 (“CAS3”): Lot 1 – East of England Region’ contract (“Contract”) to The Housing Network consortium (“Supplier”). The value of the Contract is £4,066,177.

The CAS3 Project is comprised of four contractual Lots in the following National Probation Service Regions: East of England (Lot 1), Yorkshire and the Humber (Lot 2), North West (Lot 3), and Kent, Surrey and Sussex (Lot 4). This Contract is for Lot 1 (East of England).

The contract provides accommodation to People on Probation at risk of being homeless upon being released from prison or as part of their resettlement and move-on from an Approved Premises, or period at a Bail Accommodation and Support Service (BASS) residence. The provision of accommodation for an individual Person on Probation shall be from the first night of release for up to 84 days.

Persons on Probation shall be referred to the Supplier and managed by their Community Probation Practitioner ("CPP"). The Supplier shall liaise with the Person on Probation’s CPP to provide individualised low-level support to each Person on Probation to support them in maintaining the accommodation as well as helping them move-on into settled accommodation.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Legal Requirements: Acceptance and ability to comply with the Contract and the commercial position set out therein. / Weighting: N/A (Pass/Fail)

Quality criterion - Name: Health & Safety: Acceptance and ability to comply with Health & Safety laws / Weighting: N/A (Pass/Fail)

Quality criterion - Name: Terms and Conditions: Acceptance of the Terms and Conditions as set out in the Draft Contract document. / Weighting: N/A (Pass/Fail)

Quality criterion - Name: Insurances: Confirmation that the Bidder accepts and is able to comply with the insurance requirements as set out in the Terms and Conditions and Schedules of the Contract and robustness of the Bidder's proposals on how these requirements will be met. / Weighting: N/A (Pass/Fail)

Quality criterion - Name: Availability of Properties on ‘Day One’ / Weighting: 15%

Quality criterion - Name: Quality/type of property / Weighting: 15%

Quality criterion - Name: Quality of Support provision / Weighting: 10%

Quality criterion - Name: Mobilisation Plan / Weighting: 15%

Quality criterion - Name: Service Management / Weighting: 10%

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%

Price - Weighting: 25%

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

Provision of Community Accommodation Services - Tier 3: Lot 2 - Yorkshire and the Humber Region

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This is a Contract Award Notice for the award of the ‘Community Accommodation Services Tier 3 (“CAS3”): Lot 2 – Yorkshire and the Humber Region’ contract (“Contract”) to Mears Limited (“Supplier”). The value of the Contract is £5,556,236.

The CAS3 Project is comprised of four contractual Lots in the following National Probation Service Regions: East of England (Lot 1), Yorkshire and the Humber (Lot 2), North West (Lot 3), and Kent, Surrey and Sussex (Lot 4). This Contract is for Lot 2 (Yorkshire and the Humber).

The contract provides accommodation to People on Probation at risk of being homeless upon being released from prison or as part of their resettlement and move-on from an Approved Premises, or period at a Bail Accommodation and Support Service (BASS) residence. The provision of accommodation for an individual Person on Probation shall be from the first night of release for up to 84 days.

Persons on Probation shall be referred to the Supplier and managed by their Community Probation Practitioner ("CPP"). The Supplier shall liaise with the Person on Probation’s CPP to provide individualised low-level support to each Person on Probation to support them in maintaining the accommodation as well as helping them move-on into settled accommodation.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Legal Requirements: Acceptance and ability to comply with the Contract and the commercial position set out therein. / Weighting: N/A (Pass/Fail)

Quality criterion - Name: Health & Safety: Acceptance and ability to comply with Health & Safety laws / Weighting: N/A (Pass/Fail)

Quality criterion - Name: Terms and Conditions: Acceptance of the Terms and Conditions as set out in the Draft Contract document. / Weighting: N/A (Pass/Fail)

Quality criterion - Name: Insurances: Confirmation that the Bidder accepts and is able to comply with the insurance requirements as set out in the Terms and Conditions and Schedules of the Contract and robustness of the Bidder's proposals on how these requirements will be met. / Weighting: N/A (Pass/Fail)

Quality criterion - Name: Availability of Properties on ‘Day One’ / Weighting: 15%

Quality criterion - Name: Quality/type of property / Weighting: 15%

Quality criterion - Name: Quality of Support provision / Weighting: 10%

Quality criterion - Name: Mobilisation Plan / Weighting: 15%

Quality criterion - Name: Service Management / Weighting: 10%

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%

Price - Weighting: 25%

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

Community Accommodation Service Tier 3 - Lot 3: North West Region

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD - North West (England)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

detailed description of the notice you are adding:

This is a Contract Award Notice for the award of the ‘Community Accommodation Services Tier 3 (“CAS3”): Lot 3 – North West Region’ contract (“Contract”) to Mears Limited (“Supplier”). The value of the Contract is £5,230,631.

The CAS3 Project is comprised of four contractual Lots in the following National Probation Service Regions: East of England (Lot 1), Yorkshire and the Humber (Lot 2), North West (Lot 3), and Kent, Surrey and Sussex (Lot 4). This Contract is for Lot 3 (North West).

The contract provides accommodation to People on Probation at risk of being homeless upon being released from prison or as part of their resettlement and move-on from an Approved Premises, or period at a Bail Accommodation and Support Service (BASS) residence. The provision of accommodation for an individual Person on Probation shall be from the first night of release for up to 84 days.

Persons on Probation shall be referred to the Supplier and managed by their Community Probation Practitioner ("CPP"). The Supplier shall liaise with the Person on Probation’s CPP to provide individualised low-level support to each Person on Probation to support them in maintaining the accommodation as well as helping them move-on into settled accommodation.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Legal Requirements: Acceptance and ability to comply with the Contract and the commercial position set out therein. / Weighting: N/A (Pass/Fail)

Quality criterion - Name: Health & Safety: Acceptance and ability to comply with Health & Safety laws / Weighting: N/A (Pass/Fail)

Quality criterion - Name: Terms and Conditions: Acceptance of the Terms and Conditions as set out in the Draft Contract document. / Weighting: N/A (Pass/Fail)

Quality criterion - Name: Insurances: Confirmation that the Bidder accepts and is able to comply with the insurance requirements as set out in the Terms and Conditions and Schedules of the Contract and robustness of the Bidder's proposals on how these requirements will be met. / Weighting: N/A (Pass/Fail)

Quality criterion - Name: Availability of Properties on ‘Day One’ / Weighting: 15%

Quality criterion - Name: Quality/type of property / Weighting: 15%

Quality criterion - Name: Quality of Support provision / Weighting: 10%

Quality criterion - Name: Mobilisation Plan / Weighting: 15%

Quality criterion - Name: Service Management / Weighting: 10%

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%

Price - Weighting: 25%

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

Community Accommodation Service Tier 3 - Lot 4: Kent, Surrey, and Sussex Region

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKJ - South East (England)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This is a Contract Award Notice for the award of the ‘Community Accommodation Services Tier 3 (“CAS3”): Lot 4 – Kent, Surrey, and Sussex Region’ contract (“Contract”) to Housing Action Management Limited (“Supplier”). The value of the Contract is £2,157,297.

The CAS3 Project is comprised of four contractual Lots in the following National Probation Service Regions: East of England (Lot 1), Yorkshire and the Humber (Lot 2), North West (Lot 3), and Kent, Surrey and Sussex (Lot 4). This Contract is for Lot 4 (Kent, Surrey, and Sussex).

The contract provides accommodation to People on Probation at risk of being homeless upon being released from prison or as part of their resettlement and move-on from an Approved Premises, or period at a Bail Accommodation and Support Service (BASS) residence. The provision of accommodation for an individual Person on Probation shall be from the first night of release for up to 84 days.

Persons on Probation shall be referred to the Supplier and managed by their Community Probation Practitioner ("CPP"). The Supplier shall liaise with the Person on Probation’s CPP to provide individualised low-level support to each Person on Probation to support them in maintaining the accommodation as well as helping them move-on into settled accommodation.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Legal Requirements: Acceptance and ability to comply with the Contract and the commercial position set out therein. / Weighting: N/A (Pass/Fail)

Quality criterion - Name: Health & Safety: Acceptance and ability to comply with Health & Safety laws / Weighting: N/A (Pass/Fail)

Quality criterion - Name: Terms and Conditions: Acceptance of the Terms and Conditions as set out in the Draft Contract document. / Weighting: N/A (Pass/Fail)

Quality criterion - Name: Insurances: Confirmation that the Bidder accepts and is able to comply with the insurance requirements as set out in the Terms and Conditions and Schedules of the Contract and robustness of the Bidder's proposals on how these requirements will be met. / Weighting: N/A (Pass/Fail)

Quality criterion - Name: Availability of Properties on ‘Day One’ / Weighting: 15%

Quality criterion - Name: Quality/type of property / Weighting: 15%

Quality criterion - Name: Quality of Support provision / Weighting: 10%

Quality criterion - Name: Mobilisation Plan / Weighting: 15%

Quality criterion - Name: Service Management / Weighting: 10%

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%

Price - Weighting: 25%

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 four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2021/S 000-007164

four.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice

The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

con_19347

Lot No

1

Title

Community Accommodation Service Tier 3 - Lot 1: East of England Region

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

9 July 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 6

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Centennial Property Limited (t/a The Housing Network)

256 Capability Green

Luton

LU1 3LU

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
National registration number

08861768

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Housing Connect Limited (t/a The Housing Network)

256 Capability Green

Luton

LU1 3LU

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
National registration number

10997415

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Housing Resources Limited (t/a The Housing Network)

256 Capability Green

Luton

LU1 3LU

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
National registration number

11467757

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £4,300,000

Total value of the contract/lot: £4,066,177


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

con_19349

Lot No

2

Title

Community Accommodation Service Tier 3 - Lot 2: Yorkshire and the Humber Region

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

9 July 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Mears Limited

1390 Montpellier Court, Gloucester Business Park

Brockworth

GL3 4AH

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
National registration number

02519234

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £2,900,000

Total value of the contract/lot: £5,556,236


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

con_19350

Lot No

3

Title

Community Accommodation Service Tier 3 - Lot 3: North West Region

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

9 July 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Mears Limited

1390 Montpellier Court, Gloucester Business Park

Brockworth

GL3 4AH

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
National registration number

02519234

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £2,400,000

Total value of the contract/lot: £5,230,631


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

con_19351

Lot No

4

Title

Community Accommodation Service Tier 3 - Lot 4: Kent, Surrey, and Sussex Region

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

9 July 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 6

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Housing Action Management Ltd

190 Billet Road

London

E17 5DX

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
National registration number

07559799

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £2,400,000

Total value of the contract/lot: £2,157,297


Section six. Complementary information

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Ministry of Justice

102 Petty France

London

SW1H 9AJ

Country

United Kingdom