Opportunity

Framework - Start Well (Children’s) Supported Services

  • Oxfordshire County Council

F21: Social and other specific services – public contracts (prior information notice with call for competition)

Notice reference: 2023/S 000-021237

Published 24 July 2023, 10:09am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Oxfordshire County Council

County Hall

Oxford

OX1 1ND

Contact

Mrs Amy Withers

Email

Amy.Withers@Oxfordshire.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKJ14 - Oxfordshire

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk

Buyer's address

http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://sebp.due-north.com/

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://sebp.due-north.com/

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

Framework - Start Well (Children’s) Supported Services

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

Oxfordshire County Council is seeking tenders from suitably qualified providers that have a proven track record in providing quality Accommodation and Support to vulnerable young people aged between 16-25 years, old including young people who are under the care of the Council. Providers must meet the criteria to claim enhanced housing benefit and for those who are able to support 16 to 18 years of age, appropriately registered.

Services have been characterised into three Lots:

1. Shared Supported Housing Accommodation

2. Self-Contained Supported Housing Accommodation

3. Supported Lodgings

The Framework is aimed primarily at developing capacity in Oxfordshire. In addition, tenders will be accepted for the following locations, Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Hampshire, Surrey, London, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.

This will be an Open Framework with rolling application windows throughout the lifetime of the agreement. Once accepted on the framework providers will have opportunities to bid for individual placements and or blocks via mini competitions. The Framework will initially supplement established Young People Supported Accommodation contracts and is envisioned to be the vehicle to replace these contracts as they are recommissioned in the future.

The Framework will commence from November 2023 and run up to 2032. The Council does not guarantee the volume of spend that will be awarded under this Framework but based on projections we expect approximately £70 million to be spent across the life of the Framework.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £70,000,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 3

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Shared Supported Housing

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
  • UKF25 - North Northamptonshire
  • UKG12 - Worcestershire
  • UKG13 - Warwickshire
  • UKH2 - Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
  • UKH25 - Central Bedfordshire
  • UKI - London
  • UKJ11 - Berkshire
  • UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
  • UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
  • UKJ25 - West Surrey
  • UKJ26 - East Surrey
  • UKJ35 - South Hampshire
  • UKJ36 - Central Hampshire
  • UKJ37 - North Hampshire
  • UKK13 - Gloucestershire
  • UKK15 - Wiltshire CC

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Oxfordshire County Council is seeking tenders from suitably qualified providers that have a proven track record in providing quality Accommodation and Support to vulnerable young people aged between 16-25 years, old including young people who are under the care of the Council. Providers must meet the criteria to claim enhanced housing benefit and for those who are able to support 16 to 18 years of age, appropriately registered.

Services have been characterised into three Lots:

1. Shared Supported Housing Accommodation

2. Self-Contained Supported Housing Accommodation

3. Supported Lodgings

The Framework is aimed primarily at developing capacity in Oxfordshire. In addition, tenders will be accepted for the following locations, Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Hampshire, Surrey, London, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.

This will be an Open Framework with rolling application windows throughout the lifetime of the agreement. Once accepted on the framework providers will have opportunities to bid for individual placements and or blocks via mini competitions. The Framework will initially supplement established Young People Supported Accommodation contracts and is envisioned to be the vehicle to replace these contracts as they are recommissioned in the future.

The Framework will commence from November 2023 and run up to 2032. The Council does not guarantee the volume of spend that will be awarded under this Framework but based on projections we expect approximately £70 million to be spent across the life of the Framework.

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £70,000,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement

Duration in months

72

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.2.14) Additional information

Option to extend for a further 36 months (72 months + 36 months).

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Self-Contained Supported Housing

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
  • UKF25 - North Northamptonshire
  • UKG12 - Worcestershire
  • UKG13 - Warwickshire
  • UKH2 - Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
  • UKH25 - Central Bedfordshire
  • UKI - London
  • UKJ11 - Berkshire
  • UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
  • UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
  • UKJ25 - West Surrey
  • UKJ26 - East Surrey
  • UKJ35 - South Hampshire
  • UKJ36 - Central Hampshire
  • UKJ37 - North Hampshire
  • UKK13 - Gloucestershire
  • UKK15 - Wiltshire CC

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Oxfordshire County Council is seeking tenders from suitably qualified providers that have a proven track record in providing quality Accommodation and Support to vulnerable young people aged between 16-25 years, old including young people who are under the care of the Council. Providers must meet the criteria to claim enhanced housing benefit and for those who are able to support 16 to 18 years of age, appropriately registered.

Services have been characterised into three Lots:

1. Shared Supported Housing Accommodation

2. Self-Contained Supported Housing Accommodation

3. Supported Lodgings

The Framework is aimed primarily at developing capacity in Oxfordshire. In addition, tenders will be accepted for the following locations, Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Hampshire, Surrey, London, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.

This will be an Open Framework with rolling application windows throughout the lifetime of the agreement. Once accepted on the framework providers will have opportunities to bid for individual placements and or blocks via mini competitions. The Framework will initially supplement established Young People Supported Accommodation contracts and is envisioned to be the vehicle to replace these contracts as they are recommissioned in the future.

The Framework will commence from November 2023 and run up to 2032. The Council does not guarantee the volume of spend that will be awarded under this Framework but based on projections we expect approximately £70 million to be spent across the life of the Framework.

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £70,000,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement

Duration in months

36

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.2.14) Additional information

Option to extend for a further 36 months (72 months + 36 months).

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Supported Lodging

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
  • UKF25 - North Northamptonshire
  • UKG12 - Worcestershire
  • UKG13 - Warwickshire
  • UKH2 - Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
  • UKH25 - Central Bedfordshire
  • UKI - London
  • UKJ11 - Berkshire
  • UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
  • UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
  • UKJ25 - West Surrey
  • UKJ26 - East Surrey
  • UKJ35 - South Hampshire
  • UKJ36 - Central Hampshire
  • UKJ37 - North Hampshire
  • UKK13 - Gloucestershire
  • UKK15 - Wiltshire CC

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Oxfordshire County Council is seeking tenders from suitably qualified providers that have a proven track record in providing quality Accommodation and Support to vulnerable young people aged between 16-25 years, old including young people who are under the care of the Council. Providers must meet the criteria to claim enhanced housing benefit and for those who are able to support 16 to 18 years of age, appropriately registered.

Services have been characterised into three Lots:

1. Shared Supported Housing Accommodation

2. Self-Contained Supported Housing Accommodation

3. Supported Lodgings

The Framework is aimed primarily at developing capacity in Oxfordshire. In addition, tenders will be accepted for the following locations, Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Hampshire, Surrey, London, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.

This will be an Open Framework with rolling application windows throughout the lifetime of the agreement. Once accepted on the framework providers will have opportunities to bid for individual placements and or blocks via mini competitions. The Framework will initially supplement established Young People Supported Accommodation contracts and is envisioned to be the vehicle to replace these contracts as they are recommissioned in the future.

The Framework will commence from November 2023 and run up to 2032. The Council does not guarantee the volume of spend that will be awarded under this Framework but based on projections we expect approximately £70 million to be spent across the life of the Framework.

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £70,000,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement

Duration in months

72

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.2.14) Additional information

Option to extend for a further 36 months (72 months + 36 months).


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Form of procedure

Open procedure

four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:

72 months + 36 months

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of expressions of interest

Date

1 November 2033

Local time

10:00am

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

four.2.5) Scheduled date for start of award procedures

1 November 2023