Planning

NCC1019 Supported Accommodation for Care Leavers and Young Homeless

  • Northumberland County Council

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2022/S 000-025002

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-036653

Published 6 September 2022, 4:52pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Northumberland County Council

County Hall

Morpeth

NE61 2EF

Contact

Mrs Leanne Stewart

Email

leanne.stewart@northumberland.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 7500065690

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKC21 - Northumberland

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.northumberland.gov.uk

Buyer's address

http://www.northumberland.gov.uk

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

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

NCC1019 Supported Accommodation for Care Leavers and Young Homeless

Reference number

DN631763

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 85310000 - Social work services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

Northumberland County Council would like to create a Dynamic Purchasing Solution to develop housing and support services for vulnerable young people aged 16 – 25. Whilst the overall aim is to prevent youth homelessness and a planned pathway to independent living, there is a specific focus on 16-21 year old care leavers and those who meet Local Authority housing thresholds.

Two provider information and engagement events are scheduled to be held as follows:

Monday 3rd October 2022

10.00 - 11.00, via Teams Call

Monday 10th October 2022

9.30 - 10.30, Old Committee Room 1, County Hall, Morpeth, NE61 2EF

Please register your place at this event by contacting Karen Davison on telephone number 01670 623960 or email: Karen.Davison01@northumberland.gov.uk. who will forward a link to the Teams meeting.

Please note that the content of these events will be identical and are being held in person and via Teams call to promote accessibility to providers.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 1 - Single Occupancy Accommodation for Young People at Risk

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Single occupancy accommodation is required for eligible young people at risk, often with complex needs, in all areas of Northumberland. There will be different levels of support offered depending upon the needs of the individual young person and whether this is categorised as not applicable, low, medium or high.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 2 - Group Accommodation

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This will provide accommodation and support for eligible young people who are at significant risk or who are homeless. The service will provide intensive support to prepare the young person for independent living and to access education and training. The level of support would be based on assessed need but the expected minimum would be 5 Hours per day with overnight support available across the group setting.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 3 - Floating Support

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The ability to purchase additional floating support on an hourly basis to meet the needs of young people in single occupancy accommodation is required. This support may be offered to supplement lot 3 or it may be purchased on a stand alone basis to support young people residing in properties owned or rented by NCC or by a third party.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 4 - Supported Lodgings

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This will provide eligible young people with a room in a home environment and the support and guidance of an appropriately assessed adult or adults living there.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

9 January 2023


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes