- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. Multi-occupancy accommodation for 16-17 year olds with support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including 5 hours 1:1 support per person per week.
- Lot 2. Multi-occupancy accommodation for 16-17 year old Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children with support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week including 5 hours 1:1 support per person per week.
- Lot 3. Solo placement accommodation for 16-17 year olds with support on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for young people with high needs/ challenging behaviours e.g. gang involvement, child sexual exploitation behaviours, mental health issues, etc.
- Lot 4. Multi-occupancy accommodation for young people 18 - 25 with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF).
- Lot 5. Multi occupancy accommodation for former relevant young people age 18 -25 who continue to have support needs but are not eligible for adult social care and/or young people aged 16 and 17 who are not looked after or a Chid in Need but are homeless and require age appropriate provision.
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Southend City Council
Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue
Southend on Sea
SS2 6ER
Contact
Michelle McMenemy
MichelleMcMenemy@southend.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH31 - Southend-on-Sea
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=99b4edcc-7638-ee11-8124-005056b64545
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/Advert/Index?advertId=99b4edcc-7638-ee11-8124-005056b64545
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://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=99b4edcc-7638-ee11-8124-005056b64545
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local Agency/Office
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision of Supported Accommodation for Young People
Reference number
DN684575
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Southend on Sea City Council is contracting for the provision of supported accommodation for young people aged 16-17 years and 18+. Supported accommodation provides high quality accommodation and support for young people to develop their independence and prepare for adult life while keeping them safe in a homely and nurturing environment. To deliver best outcomes for young people who need accommodation and support, we will establish a framework that encompasses five lots which comprise a variety of accommodation and support. Each individual placement will be secured under the terms of this framework agreement following a call off process between successful providers within the applicable lot.
This service is for:
•Young people aged 16 and 17 years, who are the responsibility of the Council, who are considered to be Looked After or Care Leavers and deemed Eligible, Relevant, or Qualifying as determined by the Care Planning, Placement and Case Review, Regulations and Guidance 2010 (revised 2015) and the Planning Transition to Adulthood for Care Leavers, Regulations and Guidance 2010 (revised 2015), who are in need of accommodation and support.
•Young people aged 16 and 17 at risk of homelessness/homeless who are not Looked After but are considered a Child in Need under the Children’s Act 1989
•Other young people aged 16 and 17 who are not Looked After or a Child in Need but are homeless and require age-appropriate provision.
•Young people aged 18-25 with no recourse to public funds (NRPF) where the Council has a duty to provide them with accommodation
Former relevant care leavers over the age of 18-25 who continue to meet the threshold for high support needs identified by a social worker assessment of need and confirmed by Council’s panels, but are not eligible for support from adult social care
Service specific outcomes:
•Developing the independent living skills of young people
•Improving the lives of young people
•Improving the physical, emotional and mental health of young people
Providers are required to stipulate at the time of tendering which lot(s) they will be able to offer in line with their Statement of Purpose. The requirements for each lot are set out below.
1.Multi-occupancy accommodation for 16-17 year olds with support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including 5 hours 1:1 support per person per week.
2.Multi-occupancy accommodation for 16-17 year old Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children with support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week including 5 hours 1:1 support per person per week.
3.Solo placement accommodation for 16-17 year olds with support on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for young people with high needs/ challenging behaviours e.g. gang involvement, child sexual exploitation behaviours, mental health issues, etc.
4.Multi-occupancy accommodation for young people 18 - 25 with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF).
5.Multi occupancy accommodation for former relevant young people age 18 -25 who continue to have support needs but are not eligible for adult social care and/or young people aged 16 and 17 who are not looked after or a Chid in Need but are homeless and require age appropriate provision.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £10,400,000
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: 5
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Multi-occupancy accommodation for 16-17 year olds with support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including 5 hours 1:1 support per person per week.
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH31 - Southend-on-Sea
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Southend on Sea City Council is contracting for the provision of supported accommodation for young people aged 16-17 years and 18+. Supported accommodation provides high quality accommodation and support for young people to develop their independence and prepare for adult life while keeping them safe in a homely and nurturing environment. To deliver best outcomes for young people who need accommodation and support, we will establish a framework that encompasses five lots which comprise a variety of accommodation and support. Each individual placement will be secured under the terms of this framework agreement following a call off process between successful providers within the applicable lot.
This service is for:
•Young people aged 16 and 17 years, who are the responsibility of the Council, who are considered to be Looked After or Care Leavers and deemed Eligible, Relevant, or Qualifying as determined by the Care Planning, Placement and Case Review, Regulations and Guidance 2010 (revised 2015) and the Planning Transition to Adulthood for Care Leavers, Regulations and Guidance 2010 (revised 2015), who are in need of accommodation and support.
•Young people aged 16 and 17 at risk of homelessness/homeless who are not Looked After but are considered a Child in Need under the Children’s Act 1989
•Other young people aged 16 and 17 who are not Looked After or a Child in Need but are homeless and require age-appropriate provision.
•Young people aged 18-25 with no recourse to public funds (NRPF) where the Council has a duty to provide them with accommodation
Former relevant care leavers over the age of 18-25 who continue to meet the threshold for high support needs identified by a social worker assessment of need and confirmed by Council’s panels, but are not eligible for support from adult social care
Service specific outcomes:
•Developing the independent living skills of young people
•Improving the lives of young people
•Improving the physical, emotional and mental health of young people
Providers are required to stipulate at the time of tendering which lot(s) they will be able to offer in line with their Statement of Purpose. The requirements for each lot are set out below.
1.Multi-occupancy accommodation for 16-17 year olds with support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including 5 hours 1:1 support per person per week.
2.Multi-occupancy accommodation for 16-17 year old Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children with support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week including 5 hours 1:1 support per person per week.
3.Solo placement accommodation for 16-17 year olds with support on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for young people with high needs/ challenging behaviours e.g. gang involvement, child sexual exploitation behaviours, mental health issues, etc.
4.Multi-occupancy accommodation for young people 18 - 25 with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF).
5.Multi occupancy accommodation for former relevant young people age 18 -25 who continue to have support needs but are not eligible for adult social care and/or young people aged 16 and 17 who are not looked after or a Chid in Need but are homeless and require age appropriate provision.
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
Duration in months
48
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
Multi-occupancy accommodation for 16-17 year old Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children with support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week including 5 hours 1:1 support per person per week.
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH31 - Southend-on-Sea
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Southend on Sea City Council is contracting for the provision of supported accommodation for young people aged 16-17 years and 18+. Supported accommodation provides high quality accommodation and support for young people to develop their independence and prepare for adult life while keeping them safe in a homely and nurturing environment.
To deliver best outcomes for young people who need accommodation and support, we will establish a framework that encompasses five lots which comprise a variety of accommodation and support. Each individual placement will be secured under the terms of this framework agreement following a call off process between successful providers within the applicable lot.
This service is for:
•Young people aged 16 and 17 years, who are the responsibility of the Council, who are considered to be Looked After or Care Leavers and deemed Eligible, Relevant, or Qualifying as determined by the Care Planning, Placement and Case Review, Regulations and Guidance 2010 (revised 2015) and the Planning Transition to Adulthood for Care Leavers, Regulations and Guidance 2010 (revised 2015), who are in need of accommodation and support.
•Young people aged 16 and 17 at risk of homelessness/homeless who are not Looked After but are considered a Child in Need under the Children’s Act 1989
•Other young people aged 16 and 17 who are not Looked After or a Child in Need but are homeless and require age-appropriate provision.
•Young people aged 18-25 with no recourse to public funds (NRPF) where the Council has a duty to provide them with accommodation
Former relevant care leavers over the age of 18-25 who continue to meet the threshold for high support needs identified by a social worker assessment of need and confirmed by Council’s panels, but are not eligible for support from adult social care
Service specific outcomes:
•Developing the independent living skills of young people
•Improving the lives of young people
•Improving the physical, emotional and mental health of young people
Providers are required to stipulate at the time of tendering which lot(s) they will be able to offer in line with their Statement of Purpose. The requirements for each lot are set out below.
1.Multi-occupancy accommodation for 16-17 year olds with support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including 5 hours 1:1 support per person per week.
2.Multi-occupancy accommodation for 16-17 year old Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children with support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week including 5 hours 1:1 support per person per week.
3.Solo placement accommodation for 16-17 year olds with support on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for young people with high needs/ challenging behaviours e.g. gang involvement, child sexual exploitation behaviours, mental health issues, etc.
4.Multi-occupancy accommodation for young people 18 - 25 with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF).
5.Multi occupancy accommodation for former relevant young people age 18 -25 who continue to have support needs but are not eligible for adult social care and/or young people aged 16 and 17 who are not looked after or a Chid in Need but are homeless and require age appropriate provision.
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
Duration in months
48
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
Solo placement accommodation for 16-17 year olds with support on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for young people with high needs/ challenging behaviours e.g. gang involvement, child sexual exploitation behaviours, mental health issues, etc.
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH31 - Southend-on-Sea
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Southend on Sea City Council is contracting for the provision of supported accommodation for young people aged 16-17 years and 18+. Supported accommodation provides high quality accommodation and support for young people to develop their independence and prepare for adult life while keeping them safe in a homely and nurturing environment.
To deliver best outcomes for young people who need accommodation and support, we will establish a framework that encompasses five lots which comprise a variety of accommodation and support. Each individual placement will be secured under the terms of this framework agreement following a call off process between successful providers within the applicable lot.
This service is for:
•Young people aged 16 and 17 years, who are the responsibility of the Council, who are considered to be Looked After or Care Leavers and deemed Eligible, Relevant, or Qualifying as determined by the Care Planning, Placement and Case Review, Regulations and Guidance 2010 (revised 2015) and the Planning Transition to Adulthood for Care Leavers, Regulations and Guidance 2010 (revised 2015), who are in need of accommodation and support.
•Young people aged 16 and 17 at risk of homelessness/homeless who are not Looked After but are considered a Child in Need under the Children’s Act 1989
•Other young people aged 16 and 17 who are not Looked After or a Child in Need but are homeless and require age-appropriate provision.
•Young people aged 18-25 with no recourse to public funds (NRPF) where the Council has a duty to provide them with accommodation
Former relevant care leavers over the age of 18-25 who continue to meet the threshold for high support needs identified by a social worker assessment of need and confirmed by Council’s panels, but are not eligible for support from adult social care
Service specific outcomes:
•Developing the independent living skills of young people
•Improving the lives of young people
•Improving the physical, emotional and mental health of young people
Providers are required to stipulate at the time of tendering which lot(s) they will be able to offer in line with their Statement of Purpose. The requirements for each lot are set out below.
1.Multi-occupancy accommodation for 16-17 year olds with support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including 5 hours 1:1 support per person per week.
2.Multi-occupancy accommodation for 16-17 year old Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children with support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week including 5 hours 1:1 support per person per week.
3.Solo placement accommodation for 16-17 year olds with support on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for young people with high needs/ challenging behaviours e.g. gang involvement, child sexual exploitation behaviours, mental health issues, etc.
4.Multi-occupancy accommodation for young people 18 - 25 with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF).
5.Multi occupancy accommodation for former relevant young people age 18 -25 who continue to have support needs but are not eligible for adult social care and/or young people aged 16 and 17 who are not looked after or a Chid in Need but are homeless and require age appropriate provision.
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
Duration in months
48
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
Multi-occupancy accommodation for young people 18 - 25 with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF).
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH31 - Southend-on-Sea
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Southend on Sea City Council is contracting for the provision of supported accommodation for young people aged 16-17 years and 18+. Supported accommodation provides high quality accommodation and support for young people to develop their independence and prepare for adult life while keeping them safe in a homely and nurturing environment.
To deliver best outcomes for young people who need accommodation and support, we will establish a framework that encompasses five lots which comprise a variety of accommodation and support. Each individual placement will be secured under the terms of this framework agreement following a call off process between successful providers within the applicable lot.
This service is for:
•Young people aged 16 and 17 years, who are the responsibility of the Council, who are considered to be Looked After or Care Leavers and deemed Eligible, Relevant, or Qualifying as determined by the Care Planning, Placement and Case Review, Regulations and Guidance 2010 (revised 2015) and the Planning Transition to Adulthood for Care Leavers, Regulations and Guidance 2010 (revised 2015), who are in need of accommodation and support.
•Young people aged 16 and 17 at risk of homelessness/homeless who are not Looked After but are considered a Child in Need under the Children’s Act 1989
•Other young people aged 16 and 17 who are not Looked After or a Child in Need but are homeless and require age-appropriate provision.
•Young people aged 18-25 with no recourse to public funds (NRPF) where the Council has a duty to provide them with accommodation
Former relevant care leavers over the age of 18-25 who continue to meet the threshold for high support needs identified by a social worker assessment of need and confirmed by Council’s panels, but are not eligible for support from adult social care
Service specific outcomes:
•Developing the independent living skills of young people
•Improving the lives of young people
•Improving the physical, emotional and mental health of young people
Providers are required to stipulate at the time of tendering which lot(s) they will be able to offer in line with their Statement of Purpose. The requirements for each lot are set out below.
1.Multi-occupancy accommodation for 16-17 year olds with support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including 5 hours 1:1 support per person per week.
2.Multi-occupancy accommodation for 16-17 year old Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children with support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week including 5 hours 1:1 support per person per week.
3.Solo placement accommodation for 16-17 year olds with support on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for young people with high needs/ challenging behaviours e.g. gang involvement, child sexual exploitation behaviours, mental health issues, etc.
4.Multi-occupancy accommodation for young people 18 - 25 with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF).
5.Multi occupancy accommodation for former relevant young people age 18 -25 who continue to have support needs but are not eligible for adult social care and/or young people aged 16 and 17 who are not looked after or a Chid in Need but are homeless and require age appropriate provision.
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
Duration in months
48
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
Multi occupancy accommodation for former relevant young people age 18 -25 who continue to have support needs but are not eligible for adult social care and/or young people aged 16 and 17 who are not looked after or a Chid in Need but are homeless and require age appropriate provision.
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH31 - Southend-on-Sea
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Southend on Sea City Council is contracting for the provision of supported accommodation for young people aged 16-17 years and 18+. Supported accommodation provides high quality accommodation and support for young people to develop their independence and prepare for adult life while keeping them safe in a homely and nurturing environment.
To deliver best outcomes for young people who need accommodation and support, we will establish a framework that encompasses five lots which comprise a variety of accommodation and support. Each individual placement will be secured under the terms of this framework agreement following a call off process between successful providers within the applicable lot.
This service is for:
•Young people aged 16 and 17 years, who are the responsibility of the Council, who are considered to be Looked After or Care Leavers and deemed Eligible, Relevant, or Qualifying as determined by the Care Planning, Placement and Case Review, Regulations and Guidance 2010 (revised 2015) and the Planning Transition to Adulthood for Care Leavers, Regulations and Guidance 2010 (revised 2015), who are in need of accommodation and support.
•Young people aged 16 and 17 at risk of homelessness/homeless who are not Looked After but are considered a Child in Need under the Children’s Act 1989
•Other young people aged 16 and 17 who are not Looked After or a Child in Need but are homeless and require age-appropriate provision.
•Young people aged 18-25 with no recourse to public funds (NRPF) where the Council has a duty to provide them with accommodation
Former relevant care leavers over the age of 18-25 who continue to meet the threshold for high support needs identified by a social worker assessment of need and confirmed by Council’s panels, but are not eligible for support from adult social care
Service specific outcomes:
•Developing the independent living skills of young people
•Improving the lives of young people
•Improving the physical, emotional and mental health of young people
Providers are required to stipulate at the time of tendering which lot(s) they will be able to offer in line with their Statement of Purpose. The requirements for each lot are set out below.
1.Multi-occupancy accommodation for 16-17 year olds with support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including 5 hours 1:1 support per person per week.
2.Multi-occupancy accommodation for 16-17 year old Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children with support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week including 5 hours 1:1 support per person per week.
3.Solo placement accommodation for 16-17 year olds with support on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for young people with high needs/ challenging behaviours e.g. gang involvement, child sexual exploitation behaviours, mental health issues, etc.
4.Multi-occupancy accommodation for young people 18 - 25 with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF).
5.Multi occupancy accommodation for former relevant young people age 18 -25 who continue to have support needs but are not eligible for adult social care and/or young people aged 16 and 17 who are not looked after or a Chid in Need but are homeless and require age appropriate provision.
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
Duration in months
48
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 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: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
20 October 2023
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
20 October 2023
Local time
12:00pm
Place
The seal will be opened at the submission deadline by an independent verifier
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure
Independent verifier
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
The Royal Courts of Justice London
London
Country
United Kingdom