Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
London Borough of Bromley
Bromley Civic Centre, Stockwell Close
Bromley
BR1 3UH
UK
Contact person: Mr Richard Keys
Telephone: +44 2083134058
E-mail: Richard.Keys@bromley.gov.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.bromley.gov.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.bromley.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/Index?advertId=bb309df5-59d5-ee11-8127-005056b64545
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Children's Home Placements - Expression of Interest
Reference number: DN712995
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85311000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The London Borough of Bromley is seeking to commission a residential care provider able to deliver up to 5 children’s home placements across multiple children’s homes within their estate. The contract would be for one year with an option to extend for a further year. The first step of the procurement process is to engage with the market through this Expression of Interest.
This Expression of Interest will be open for a period of 2 weeks and will inform the Council’s decision on whether to pursue this type of contract in the future. The Council will also use the outcome of the Expression of Interest to inform any potential future tender process that the Council may undertake in due course (anticipated to commence in April 2024).
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85311300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The London Borough of Bromley is seeking to commission a residential care provider able to deliver up to 5 children’s home placements across multiple children’s homes within their estate. The contract would be for one year with an option to extend for a further year. The first step of the procurement process is to engage with the market through this Expression of Interest.
This Expression of Interest will be open for a period of 2 weeks and will inform the Council’s decision on whether to pursue this type of contract in the future. The Council will also use the outcome of the Expression of Interest to inform any potential future tender process that the Council may undertake in due course (anticipated to commence in April 2024).
For consideration of this project, we are seeking Expressions of Interest from providers that can satisfy the criteria below.
1 Provisions for up to 5 young people, aged between 11-15, mixed genders.
2 The provider will consider emergency / same day or short notice placements for young people who are at immediate need / require an emergency placement.
3 Providers should be able to accommodate young people for both short and longer term placements in line with their care plans
4 Additional support to be in place or can be accessed for young people with multiple / complex needs.
5 Providers will have some provision for young people subject to DOLS (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards)
6 Placements provided as part of this contact, must be located in a children’s home which is registered and has a good / outstanding OFSTED rating.
7 The London Borough of Bromley has a maximum budget of £4,600 per placement and week. The provider must be able to work within this budget.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/05/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
27/02/2024