Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
North Yorkshire County Council
County Hall, Racecourse Lane,
Northallerton
DL7 8AD
Contact
Laura Baxter
Laura.baxter@northyorks.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1609780780
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKE22 - North Yorkshire CC
National registration number
8867655
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://yortender.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104117
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
Young Peoples Pathway
Reference number
68123
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85310000 - Social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
North Yorkshire County Council (NYCC) in partnership with the seven District/Borough housing authorities developed a Young People’s Pathway model (YPP), called ‘Young People’s Housing Solutions @ The Hub’ in 2011. YPP provides a multi-agency service across the County to young people aged 16-25 years who may be homeless or at risk of homelessness. It is an operational and strategic partnership between statutory and voluntary agencies.
The Authority will only accept tenders from suppliers that can deliver both Pathways, Pathway 1 - Prevention and Reconnection and Pathway 2 - Managed Accommodation with Support Service (24/7 and Move On).
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £3,536,587.57
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85310000 - Social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE22 - North Yorkshire CC
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Pathway 1 provides general advice, guidance and support in reconnecting young people with their families to enable the young person to stay at home, where safe to do so, or find other accommodation on an emergency basis for a time limited period (up to 14 nights). If emergency accommodation is sought for the young person further work will be undertaken, usually for up to 6 weeks, around reconnecting them to return to the family setting, where safe.
Pathway 2 provides accommodation with longer-term support for up to 2 years in cases where returning home is not appropriate or possible, which might include support to help them access education, employment or training, or help in developing the skills needed to become more independent and manage a tenancy.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Track Record of Service Delivery / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Service Delivery / Weighting: 12.5
Quality criterion - Name: Methods used to support young people / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Involvement & Consultation / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Partnerships / Weighting: 7.5
Quality criterion - Name: Equality & Diversity / Weighting: 3
Quality criterion - Name: Business Continuity / Weighting: 2
Quality criterion - Name: Pathway 1 Service Delivery / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Pathway 2 Working with a range of accommodation providers / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Pathway 2 Approach to moving on / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 30
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-009358
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
1
Title
Young Peoples Pathway
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 September 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Foundation
3 Limewood Way
Leeds
LS14 1AB
Telephone
+44 1132739660
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE22 - North Yorkshire CC
National registration number
515517
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,536,587.57
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court of England and Wales
The Strand
London
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://courttribunalfinder.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
North Yorkshire County Council shall in accordance with the Public Contracts (Amendment) Regulations 2015, incorporate a minimum 10 day standstill period commencing at the point that information on the intention to award the contract is sent to tenderers.
The Council shall, as soon as possible after the decision has been made, inform the tenderers and candidates of its decision, and shall do so by notice in writing by the most rapid means of communication practicable.
Should additional information be required, please contact the person cited in paragraph I.1) of this form. If an appeal regarding the award of a contract has not been successfully resolved, Public Contracts Regulations2015 (SI 2015 No 6) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England and Wales).
Any such action must be started within 30 days beginning with the date when the aggrieved party first knew or ought to have known that grounds for starting the proceedings had arisen. Where a contract has not been entered into the Court may order the setting aside of the award decision or order the authority to amend any document and may award damages. Following the 10 day standstill period, if no further debriefing has been requested, the Court may only award damages once the contract has been entered into.
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
The Royal Courts of Justice
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 2079476000
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://courttribunalfinder.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice