Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Bristol City Council
Bristol City Council, P O Box 3176
BRISTOL
BS3 9FS
UK
Contact person: User Dean Wager
Telephone: +44 0
E-mail: Dean.Wager@bristol.gov.uk
NUTS: UKK11
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.bristol.gov.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.bristol.gov.uk/
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a60b570a-bad4-ee11-8127-005056b64545
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local agency/office
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
G&R/HLN/ Adult Supported Accommodation Pathways
Reference number: DN712889
II.1.2) Main CPV code
70333000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Bristol City Council wishes to test the level of market interest in providing supported accommodation for homeless single people and childless couples.
Bristol City Council currently commissions four supported accommodation pathways for homeless single adults:
• Pathway 1: Men only;
• Pathway 2: Mixed: men and women;
• Pathway 3: Women only;
• Pathway 4: Substance use (including specialist abstinent-based accommodation).
To be eligible, prospective contractors must:
• Own accommodation AND be a Registered Provider of Social Housing; OR
• Own accommodation AND be in the process of applying to become a Registered Provider of Social Housing; OR
• Lease accommodation from a Registered Provider of Social Housing.
Accommodation must be:
• Furnished, one-bedroom units within self-contained properties, shared houses or blocks of accommodation.
• Within the geographical boundary of Bristol (i.e. cannot be in neighbouring authorities);
• Available from 28 October 2024 for a period of at least 3 years.
To minimise the complexity of multiple providers delivering services, prospective contractors must be able to supply a minimum of 50 units in total, or meet the minimum number of units specified within the Expression of Interest document.
• The estimated total contract value is £6,169,374 based on around 850 units of accommodation
• The Contract(s) will be for 3 years with an option to extend for 2 x 1 years
• The contract will begin on 28th October 2024
This process is being undertaken on a voluntary basis with the Services being exempt from Part 2 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 by virtue of Regulation 10(1)(a), but with a view to attracting as many Service Providers as possible. The Council does not bind itself to accept speculative expressions of interest, interested parties must provide satisfactory evidence that they can meet the requirements of this contract as detailed in the questions within the Expression of Interest document.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Pathway 1: Men only
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
70333000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK11
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Further information can be found in the Expression of Interest document.
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2x 12 months
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Pathway 2: Mixed: Men and Women
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
70333000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK11
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Further information can be found in the Expression of Interest document.
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2x 12 months
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Pathway 3: Women only
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
70333000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK11
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Further information can be found in the Expression of Interest document.
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2x 12 months.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Pathway 4: Substance use (including specialist abstinent-based accommodation)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
70333000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK11
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Further information can be found in the Expression of Interest document.
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2x 12 months.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
26/02/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
26/02/2024