Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Vale of Glamorgan Council
Civic Offices, Holton Road
BARRY
CF63 4RU
Contact
Natalie Eddins, Team Manager Commissioning
Telephone
+44 1446700111
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0275
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
Market Engagement for CYPS Supported Accommodation Tender
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 Vale of Glamorgan Council ("The Council") requires Supported Living Accommodation Services for Vulnerable Children and Young People within the Vale of Glamorgan ("The Service") via a Multi-Lot Contract.
The anticipated Contract duration is 5 (five) years, with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 (two) years. (5+2).
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £5,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Supported Accommodation for Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Main site or place of performance
The Vale of Glamorgan
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot incorporates:
i)Providing shared supported living housing for vulnerable Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children and Young People (UASC) aged between 16 and 21 years of age in two Council-owned residential properties within the Vale of Glamorgan.
ii)Delivering a quality-led and young person-centred service with suitably trained and consistent staff that enables young people to feel safe and protected from harm and progress towards achieving positives outcomes.
iii)Providing long-term support planning and proactive assistance with young UASC’s transition into independence.
iv)Assessing needs and enhancing the self-support skills of UASC’s, enabling them to live independently once they have received there Right to Remain with the UK.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please see attached briefing note
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Temporary Supported Living Accommodation and Housing-Related Support
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Main site or place of performance
The Vale of Glamorgan
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot incorporates:
i)Providing temporary supported living accommodation, alongside flexible housing-related support services and resources, to vulnerable young care leavers up to 23 years of age who are at risk of homelessness and/or who are assessed as having highly complex and overlapping support needs.
ii)Providing supported accommodation for up to two young people, alongside one emergency placement, within a single 24hr staffed property for 24hrs a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
iii)Delivering a quality led, person-centred service that is flexible and sensitive to each individual young person’s support needs.
iv)Supporting young care leavers to develop the skills needed to live independently, enabling them to make informed decision-making and achieve positive outcomes.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please see briefing note attached
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Emergency Supported Lodgings
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Main site or place of performance
The Vale of Glamorgan
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot incorporates:
i)Providing short-term, long-term, and emergency supported accommodation for vulnerable young people below 18 years of age.
ii)Protecting and safeguarding vulnerable young people who have been assessed as requiring support services within the Vale of Glamorgan.
iii)Ensuring that all Supported Lodgings Providers have an enhanced DBS check that is renewed every three years.
iv)Delivering a quality-led, person-centred service with suitably trained staff that is sensitive to young people’s needs.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please see briefing note attached
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
17 January 2025
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This notice is to invite interested organisations to a Market Engagement Event on 8th January 2025.
Two existing Services are being retendered with an additional new Service.
The Event will discuss the Council’s requirements and cover potential TUPE implications regarding the two Services currently commissioned, and Government priorities such as social value, decarbonisation and removing profit from Children’s Services, and will answer potential bidder’s questions regarding the procurement process.
Please contact the Council via email contracting@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk to express an interest in attending the event and joining details will be forwarded asap.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=146487.
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