Opportunity

Accommodation and support to address homelessness at point of discharge service

  • Birmingham City Council

F02: Contract notice

Notice reference: 2021/S 000-028825

Published 18 November 2021, 3:31pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Birmingham City Council

10 Woodcock Street

Birmingham

B4 7WB

Email

etendering@birmingham.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1214648000

Fax

+44 1213037322

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKG31 - Birmingham

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.finditinbirmingham.com

Buyer's address

www.in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

one.3) Communication

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

www.in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

www.in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to 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

Accommodation and support to address homelessness at point of discharge service

Reference number

P0871

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

The Council wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of Accommodation and Support to citizens who are homeless at the point of discharge. This will include but not limited to:• Provide good quality accommodation that meets the needs of the citizens including those who are bariatric, and wheelchair users.• Provide flexible person-centred support ensuring that support is delivered in response to the client’s needs and allows them to maintain accommodation and improve their health and wellbeing outcomes.• Provide the lead and support which will assist clients to navigate and gain access to appropriate services, including but not limited to health care, substance misuse, education and/or support to gain employment.The Contract will last for 5 years (unless terminated under the terms and conditions of contract) with the provision to extend for up to an additional 2 years subject to requirements, funding and satisfactory performance.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £1,400,000

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
  • 98341000 - Accommodation services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKG31 - Birmingham

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Council wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of Accommodation and Support to citizens who are homeless at the point of discharge. This will include but not limited to:• Provide good quality accommodation that meets the needs of the citizens including those who are bariatric, and wheelchair users.• Provide flexible person-centred support ensuring that support is delivered in response to the client’s needs and allows them to maintain accommodation and improve their health and wellbeing outcomes.• Provide the lead and support which will assist clients to navigate and gain access to appropriate services, including but not limited to health care, substance misuse, education and/or support to gain employment.• Follow the principles of the No Wrong Door Network to ensure that all service users are enabled to access the correct support by referring or enabling access (including getting clients to appointments) to other services as appropriate.• Provide support that promotes social integration and financial stability.• Regularly review the person-centred support agreement to up-date, record and monitor the progress of each client.• Developing the skills and capabilities of individuals and raise their aspirations, enabling them to be independent and self-sustaining. • Provide a service that is timely and available at the point of need.• Develop, maintain and coordinate effective working relationships with external agencies• Maintain and develop support knowledge and expertise.This will a Birmingham council only contract.

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

60

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: Yes

Description of options

With option to extend for a further 2 years subject to satisfactory performance and subject to funding availability.

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.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions

Details will be provided in tender documentation

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

23 December 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

23 December 2021

Local time

12:00pm


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

six.3) Additional information

The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon on 23rd December 2021 via the ‘in-tend’ system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

High Court of England and Wales

Royal Courts of Justice, Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

Country

United Kingdom