- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. Multi-occupancy accommodation with housing management support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week including 5 hours 1:1 additional support per person per week
- Lot 2. Multi-occupancy single gender Separated Migrant Children (SMC) accommodation with housing management support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week including 5 hours 1:1
- Lot 3. Solo placement accommodation (2 bed) with 1:1 support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week for Young People that cannot be placed with others
- Lot 4. Solo placement accommodation (2 bed) with 2:1 support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week with a planned reduction to 1:1
- Lot 5. Duo placement accommodation (3 bed) with 1:2 support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week for Young People who are developing the skills to share accommodation following a
- Lot 6. Practice Flats – step down (1 bed) accommodation with 12-week support programme (inclusive of 60 hours decreasing 1:1 support)
- Lot 7. Support Only – hourly support for Young People requiring short-term targeted assistance with activities in the community whilst away from their supported accommodation
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Hertfordshire County Council
Pegs Lane
Hertford
SG13 8DE
Contact
Strategic Procurement Group
zoe.upson@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 01707292463
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home
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
HCC - 12/24 - Provision of Framework Agreement for the Provision of Supported Accommodation and Practice Flats for 16+ Young People
Reference number
HCC2416116
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Hertfordshire County Council went out to procurement for the Provision of Framework Agreement for the Provision of Supported Accommodation and Practice Flats for 16+ Young People.This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further details.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £3,191,124
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Multi-occupancy accommodation with housing management support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week including 5 hours 1:1 additional support per person per week
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Hertfordshire County Council went out to procurement for the Provision of Framework Agreement for the Provision of Supported Accommodation and Practice Flats for 16+ Young People.This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further details.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: Price - 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend for up to two (2) further years
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 single gender Separated Migrant Children (SMC) accommodation with housing management support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week including 5 hours 1:1
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Hertfordshire County Council went out to procurement for the Provision of Framework Agreement for the Provision of Supported Accommodation and Practice Flats for 16+ Young People.This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further details.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: Price - 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend for up to two (2) further years
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 (2 bed) with 1:1 support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week for Young People that cannot be placed with others
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Hertfordshire County Council went out to procurement for the Provision of Framework Agreement for the Provision of Supported Accommodation and Practice Flats for 16+ Young People.This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further details.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: Price - 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend for up to two (2) further years
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 (2 bed) with 2:1 support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week with a planned reduction to 1:1
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Hertfordshire County Council went out to procurement for the Provision of Framework Agreement for the Provision of Supported Accommodation and Practice Flats for 16+ Young People.This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further details.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: Price - 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend for up to two (2) further years
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
Duo placement accommodation (3 bed) with 1:2 support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week for Young People who are developing the skills to share accommodation following a
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Hertfordshire County Council went out to procurement for the Provision of Framework Agreement for the Provision of Supported Accommodation and Practice Flats for 16+ Young People.This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further details.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: Price - 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend for up to two (2) further years
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
Practice Flats – step down (1 bed) accommodation with 12-week support programme (inclusive of 60 hours decreasing 1:1 support)
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Hertfordshire County Council went out to procurement for the Provision of Framework Agreement for the Provision of Supported Accommodation and Practice Flats for 16+ Young People.This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further details.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: Price - 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend for up to two (2) further years
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
Support Only – hourly support for Young People requiring short-term targeted assistance with activities in the community whilst away from their supported accommodation
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Hertfordshire County Council went out to procurement for the Provision of Framework Agreement for the Provision of Supported Accommodation and Practice Flats for 16+ Young People.This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further details.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: Price - 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend for up to two (2) further years
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.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
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: 2024/S 000-040917
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
HCC2416116
Lot No
1
Title
Multi-occupancy accommodation with housing management support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week including 5 hours 1:1 additional support per person per week
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
3 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Urbanland Management Limited
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
One YMCA
Watford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Abiding Limited
Oxford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Athena Housing and Support Limited
Kempston
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH24 - Bedford
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Care Tech Community Services Ltd
Uxbridge
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI7 - Outer London – West and North West
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £250,272
Total value of the contract/lot: £250,272
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
HCC2416116
Lot No
2
Title
Multi-occupancy single gender Separated Migrant Children (SMC) accommodation with housing management support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week including 5 hours 1:1
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
3 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Urbanland Management Limited
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
One YMCA
Watford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Swan Independent Living Limited
Northwood
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI74 - Harrow and Hillingdon
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Abiding Limited
Oxford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Athena Housing and Support Limited
Bedford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH24 - Bedford
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Moving Up Care Limited
Cheltenham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK13 - Gloucestershire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £250,272
Total value of the contract/lot: £250,272
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
HCC2416116
Lot No
3
Title
Solo placement accommodation (2 bed) with 1:1 support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week for Young People that cannot be placed with others
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
3 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Athena Housing and Support Limited
Kempston
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH24 - Bedford
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Defining Futures Limited
Potters Bar
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Moving Up Care Limited
Cheltenham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK13 - Gloucestershire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £771,672
Total value of the contract/lot: £771,672
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
HCC2416116
Lot No
4
Title
Solo placement accommodation (2 bed) with 2:1 support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week with a planned reduction to 1:1
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
3 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 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
Athena Housing and Support Limited
Kempston
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH24 - Bedford
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £980,232
Total value of the contract/lot: £980,232
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
HCC2416116
Lot No
5
Title
Duo placement accommodation (3 bed) with 1:2 support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week for Young People who are developing the skills to share accommodation
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
3 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Moving Up Care Limited
Cheltenham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK13 - Gloucestershire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Defining Futures Limited
Potters Bar
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Athena Housing and Support Limited
Kempston
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH24 - Bedford
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £563,112
Total value of the contract/lot: £563,112
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
HCC2416116
Lot No
6
Title
Practice Flats – step down (1 bed) accommodation with 12-week support programme (inclusive of 60 hours decreasing 1:1 support)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
3 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Urbanland Management Limited
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Moving Up Care Limited
Cheltenham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK13 - Gloucestershire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Athena Housing and Support Limited
Kempston
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH24 - Bedford
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £135,564
Total value of the contract/lot: £135,564
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
HCC2416116
Lot No
7
Title
Support Only – hourly support for Young People requiring short-term targeted assistance with activities in the community whilst away from their supported accommodation
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
3 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Abiding Limited
Oxford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Athena Housing and Support Limited
Kempston
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH24 - Bedford
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Defining Futures Limited
Potters Bar
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Urbanland Management Limited
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £240,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £240,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court Royal Courts of Justice
The Strand
London
WC24 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
High Court Royal Courts of Justice
The Strand
London
WC24 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
High Court Royal Courts of Justice
The Strand
London
WC24 2LL
Country
United Kingdom