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
Contact
Rachel Jones
Telephone
+44 1656642596
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/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Older Persons Housing Related Support
Reference number
B708
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85310000 - Social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This advert describes the requirements Bridgend County Borough Council (the Council) has for an Older Person’s housing related support service. There are currently two services provided under two separate contracts. However, the view is to bring together the following two elements of service delivery to deliver one seamless service:
-Older Person’s Floating Support in the community
&
-Support to Extra Care Schemes
Figures from 2020 show that the population of Wales is estimated to be 3,169,586, of which 668,590 (21.1%) are aged 65 or over, according to the Office for National Statistics. By 2030, it is projected that there will be over 1,008,000 older people in Wales – over 31% of the total population.
There have also been some stark societal shifts over recent years. For example, the estimated number of people living alone and in need of support has been increasing steadily over the last decade. Today, people aged 65 and over make up 45% of single person households.
This tender exercise seeks to appoint a support provider who will deliver a service offering housing related support to the growing population of vulnerable older people aged 55+. The service provider will be flexible in accepting referrals for those 50+ should demand for the service arise, and capacity allow. The service will develop innovative responses to meet the increased demand and to support people in a different way. The service will help Service Users maintain their independence in the community, including in the county borough’s Sheltered Accommodation schemes as well as in the three Extra Care schemes.
Housing related support enables vulnerable people to sustain their tenancy or home and reduces the need for more intensive and costly support at a later stage. It aims to help people maintain their independence and encourages people to settle back into the community. Support will be solution focussed, aimed at resolving issues and preventing crisis.
This contract period will be for 3 years, commencing on 1st January 2022 with the option to extend for up to 24 months.
The service will assist with the vision of the Housing Support Grant that promotes “A Wales where nobody is homeless and everyone has a safe home where they can flourish and live a fulfilled, active and independent life”.
Furthermore, it will support the Council in fulfilling its duties under the Housing (Wales) Act 2014, Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014 and Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,900,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 70333000 - Housing services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This advert describes the requirements Bridgend County Borough Council (the Council) has for an Older Person’s housing related support service. There are currently two services provided under two separate contracts. However, the view is to bring together the following two elements of service delivery to deliver one seamless service:
-Older Person’s Floating Support in the community
&
-Support to Extra Care Schemes
Figures from 2020 show that the population of Wales is estimated to be 3,169,586, of which 668,590 (21.1%) are aged 65 or over, according to the Office for National Statistics. By 2030, it is projected that there will be over 1,008,000 older people in Wales – over 31% of the total population.
There have also been some stark societal shifts over recent years. For example, the estimated number of people living alone and in need of support has been increasing steadily over the last decade. Today, people aged 65 and over make up 45% of single person households.
This tender exercise seeks to appoint a support provider who will deliver a service offering housing related support to the growing population of vulnerable older people aged 55+. The service provider will be flexible in accepting referrals for those 50+ should demand for the service arise, and capacity allow. The service will develop innovative responses to meet the increased demand and to support people in a different way. The service will help Service Users maintain their independence in the community, including in the county borough’s Sheltered Accommodation schemes as well as in the three Extra Care schemes.
Housing related support enables vulnerable people to sustain their tenancy or home and reduces the need for more intensive and costly support at a later stage. It aims to help people maintain their independence and encourages people to settle back into the community. Support will be solution focussed, aimed at resolving issues and preventing crisis.
This contract period will be for 3 years, commencing on 1st January 2022 with the option to extend for up to 24 months.
The service will assist with the vision of the Housing Support Grant that promotes “A Wales where nobody is homeless and everyone has a safe home where they can flourish and live a fulfilled, active and independent life”.
Furthermore, it will support the Council in fulfilling its duties under the Housing (Wales) Act 2014, Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014 and Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015.
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 January 2022
End date
31 December 2024
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
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.1.8) 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
6 October 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
6 October 2021
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Between 2025 and 2027.
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=113067
(WA Ref:113067)
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 1656642586
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Bridgend Council
Civic Offices, Angel Street
Bridgend
CF31 4WB
Telephone
+44 1656642586
Country
United Kingdom