Social and other specific services – public contracts
Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Bridgend County Borough Council
Bridgend County Borough Council, Procurement Unit, Civic Offices, Angel Street
Bridgend
CF31 4WB
UK
Telephone: +44 1656643643
E-mail: tenders@bridgend.gov.uk
NUTS: UKL17
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.bridgend.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0417
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
Other: Supported Accommodation
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
THE PROVISION OF CARE LEAVERS SUPPORTED ACCOMODATION SERVICE
Reference number: B634
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Bridgend County Borough Council are commissioning a range of supported accommodation services for care experienced young people and care leavers between the ages of 16 and 21.
The aim is to create a suite of accommodation options with varying levels of support which reflect the diverse and complex needs of our care leaver population and provides the necessary support they need to make a successful transition to adulthood and move towards independent living.
Support will strengthen young people’s strengths and capabilities to help develop the necessary skills to live independently.
The Council intends to award three separate contracts (Lots) as set out below.
Lot 1 - Care Leavers Intermediate Supported Accommodation Service
Lot 2 - Care Leavers Transitional Supported Accommodation Service and Step-Down Service
Lot 3 - Rapid Supported Accommodation Service and Step-Down Service
Tenderers can bid for any or all three Lots but the maximum number of Lots a Tenderer will be awarded will be limited to TWO Lots (the “Capped Limit").
Please note these services do not require registration under the Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016.
To support growth and continue to meet demand, the Council, acting in its sole discretion, reserves the right to proposed variations to the Service to allow for the addition of services of a similar nature to the existing Services. The scope of the potential variation option being reserved is up to a 75% increase in the contract value per LOT, over the term of the contract. Dependant on type of service required (i.e., intermediate supported accommodation/ step down), increased hours will be paid at the scheme rate submitted.
Any increase in contract value will cover the delivery of additional accommodation services, it will include hours of support in alternative provision, for example providing staffing to an additional step-down service. It’s at the sole discretion of the Council to determine which Lot will receive additional services and increased contract value.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
1 530 880.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 2
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Intermediate Supported Accommodation Service
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL17
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Bridgend Council requires an intermediate supported accommodation provision which is in-between 24 hour supported accommodation and step down. Support will be available at pertinent times throughout the day, which is coordinated around the needs of the young people.
We require a highly skilled provider who has the knowledge, experience and ability to respond to young people’s support needs, including those of unaccompanied asylum seeking children. The service will help support young people to develop their independent living skills and work towards their goals in education, training, employment and other areas of life.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Transitional Supported Accommodation Service and Step-Down Service
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL17
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Bridgend Council requires a 24 hour supported accommodation and step down accommodation with a highly skilled provider who has the knowledge, experience and ability to respond to young people’s support needs. The service will help support young people to develop their independent living skills and work towards their goals in education, training, employment and other areas of life.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Rapid supported accommodation service and step-down accommodation service
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL17
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Bridgend Council are commissioning a service to respond to care leavers whose placement is at risk of breaking down. Bridgend Council requires a 24 hour supported accommodation and step down accommodation with a highly skilled provider who has the knowledge, experience and ability to respond to young people’s support needs. The service may include young people who have recently entered care or supported through a care and support plan and there are still ongoing assessments taking place and limited information available.
The provider must be able to deliver a reactive and intensive support service to young people who may have complex needs. The service will help support young people to develop their independent living skills and work towards their goals in education, training, employment and other areas of life.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.4) Objective rules and criteria for participation
See Tender Documents.
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
31/07/2023
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=132507
(WA Ref:132507)
The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Telephone: +44 2079477501
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
20/06/2023