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Contract Notice

Semi-independent Supported Accommodation for Looked After Young People, Care Leavers and Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Young People.

  • First published: 05 March 2024
  • Last modified: 05 March 2024

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Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-04454a
Published by:
Bedford Borough Council
Authority ID:
AA20241
Publication date:
05 March 2024
Deadline date:
04 April 2024
Notice type:
Contract Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

In Bedford Borough

Tier 1: Multi-occupancy accommodation for 16-17 year-olds with support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Inclusive of a 90min key work session which is planned and recorded.

Packages: Standard (5-10 support hours), Enhanced Package (10-20 support hours) or Accommodation only.

Full notice text

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Bedford Borough Council

Borough Hall,Cauldwell Street

BEDFORD

MK429AP

UK

Contact person: Henry Masih

Telephone: +44 1234718711

E-mail: henry.masih@bedford.gov.uk

NUTS: UKH24

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://www.bedford.gov.uk/

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home


Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to 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

Semi-independent Supported Accommodation for Looked After Young People, Care Leavers and Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Young People.

Reference number: BBC CH 03546

II.1.2) Main CPV code

85311000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

Bedford Borough Council ('the Council') is inviting tenders from organisations wishing to enter into a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System Agreement to deliver accommodation and support services for young people aged 16-21 on admission, with the aim of supporting these young people to develop and sustain their capacity to live independently within the community.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 9 750 000.00  GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

In Bedford Borough - Tier 1

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85311000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKH24

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

In Bedford Borough

Tier 1: Multi-occupancy accommodation for 16-17 year-olds with support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Inclusive of a 90min key work session which is planned and recorded.

Packages: Standard (5-10 support hours), Enhanced Package (10-20 support hours) or Accommodation only.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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

In Bedford Borough - Tier 2

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85300000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKH24

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

In Bedford Borough

Tier 2: Multi-occupancy accommodation for 16-17 year-old Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children with support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Inclusive of a 90min key work session which is planned and recorded. Inclusive, if required, of an Interpreter 60min per week for the first 6months of placement.

Packages: Standard (5-10 support hours), Enhanced Package (10-20 support hours) or Accommodation only.

Packages: Standard (5-10 support hours), Enhanced Package (10-20 support hours) or Accommodation only.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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

In Bedford Borough - Tier 3

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85300000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKH24

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

In Bedford Borough

Tier 3: Solo placement accommodation for 16-17 year-olds with support on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for young people with high needs/ challenging behaviours. Inclusive of minimum of one 90min key work session which is planned and recorded.

Packages: 1 or 2 staff members, sleep in or waking night, accommodation only.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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: 4

II.2.1) Title

In Bedford Borough - Tier 4

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85300000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKH24

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

In Bedford Borough

Tier 4: Multi-occupancy accommodation for young people 18 - 25, this includes young people with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF), young people waiting for housing, and young people who continue to have support needs but are not eligible for adult social care. Inclusive of a minimum of 1 health & safety check per week.

Packages: Standard (1 support hour), Enhanced (5 support hours) or Accommodation only.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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: 5

II.2.1) Title

Surrounding Counties - Tier 1

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85300000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF24

UKF25

UKH12

UKH21

UKH25

UKJ12

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Surrounding counties

(CBC, Luton, MK, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire)

Tier 1: Multi-occupancy accommodation for 16-17 year-olds with support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Inclusive of a 90min key work session which is planned and recorded.

Packages: Standard (5-10 support hours), Enhanced Package (10-20 support hours) or Accommodation only.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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: 6

II.2.1) Title

Surrounding Counties - Tier 2

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85300000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF24

UKF25

UKH12

UKH21

UKH25

UKJ12

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Surrounding counties

(CBC, Luton, MK, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire)

Tier 2: Multi-occupancy accommodation for 16-17 year-old Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children with support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Inclusive of a 90min key work session which is planned and recorded. Inclusive, if required, of an Interpreter 60min per week for the first 6months of placement.

Packages: 1 or 2 staff members, sleep in or waking night, accommodation only

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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: 7

II.2.1) Title

Surrounding Counties - Tier 3

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85300000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF24

UKF25

UKH12

UKH21

UKH25

UKJ12

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Surrounding counties

(CBC, Luton, MK, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire)

Tier 3: Solo placement accommodation for 16-17 year-olds with support on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for young people with high needs/ challenging behaviours. Inclusive of minimum of one 90min key work session which is planned and recorded.

Packages: 1 or 2 staff members, sleep in or waking night, accommodation only

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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: 8

II.2.1) Title

Surrounding Counties - Tier 3

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85300000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF15

UKF16

UKH12

UKH21

UKH25

UKJ12

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tier 4: Multi-occupancy accommodation for young people 18 - 25, this includes young people with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF), young people waiting for housing, and young people who continue to have support needs but are not eligible for adult social care. Inclusive of a minimum of 1 health & safety check per week.

Packages: Standard (1 support hour), Enhanced (5 support hours) or Accommodation only.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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 IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 04/04/2024

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

EN

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date: 05/04/2024

Local time: 12:00

Information about authorised persons and opening procedure:

This Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PS-DPS) will remain open for the duration of the contract and any extension provisions. Bidders will be able to bid to join the PS-DPS throughout the life of the agreement. Timelines provided in the procurement documents are for the initial tender.

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Care Quality Commission

London

UK

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

04/03/2024

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
85300000 Social work and related services Health and social work services
85311000 Social work services with accommodation Social work services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
henry.masih@bedford.gov.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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