Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Cheshire East Borough Council
Westfields, Middlewich Road
Sandbach
CW11 1HZ
UK
Contact person: Mrs Louise Fenn
Telephone: +44 1270686454
E-mail: louise.fenn@cheshireeast.gov.uk
NUTS: UKD62
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/
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
Housing Related Support services (23 070)
Reference number: DN688828
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85300000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Cheshire East Council is seeking provider(s) to deliver a range of Housing Related Support services for local people who are homeless and in need of strength-based support to regain their independence.
Cheshire East Council is flexible in its approach to service delivery, always seeking solutions that will offer quality and value for money and working with delivery partners who share our values and commitment to the success of the area.
The Council is seeking partners to provide housing related support services split into 9 lots as detailed within the specification, including:
• Dispersed, Housing-Led offer for single homelessness.
• Intensive supported accommodation for singles and couples.
• General needs supported accommodation, including families and young people.
• Rapid Access emergency accommodation offer for rough sleepers.
• Floating tenancy support to resettle and sustain at-risk accommodation.
Interested providers should express an interest in the opportunity and download all of the documentation provided on the Chest system, any queries should be asked here via the messaging area of the project.
New Contracts are required to start from 1st April 2024 lasting for a maximum of 7 years and it should be noted that TUPE may apply.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Lowest offer:
2 000 000.00
GBP/ Highest offer:
3 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Housing-Led Program
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
70330000
98340000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD62
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Housing-Led support services in Lot 1 will consist of self-contained housing with wraparound support included. The housing-led ideology relates to rapid provision of housing to clients who are experiencing multiple-exclusion homelessness (MEH). Including 9 units of housing, will not be split across the North and South of the borough and will be contacted as one singe lot. Expected lot value is £1,000,000 - £1,250,000 over the full 7 year term.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Interviews
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Lot specific questions
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
10
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
This is a contract has an initial term of 5 years from 01/04/2024 – 31/03/2029 with 2 x 12 months optional extensions to be extended at the sole discretion of the Council
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SME’s)
For the avoidance of doubt, the contracting authority points out that no weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most economically advantageous tender.
Note – the participation and process for this tender will be via the electronic tendering portal located at www.the-chest.org.uk.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
General Need Supported Accommodation (North)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
70330000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD62
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Service users who have needs which can be met with visiting support to regain their independence to benefit from supported accommodation within the General Need Supported Accommodation pathway.
32 units of supported accommodation will be split across these North and South contracts, providing a range of provision for singles (including younger people), couples and families experiencing homelessness. Residents will average 22 weeks in service before moving on into more independent housing options following a period of high-quality, strength-based support work from the Provider(s). Lot specifications will outline the number and type of units required and the cohort of service users that will be accommodated.
This Lot - 16 units. Expected lot value is £250,000 - £450,000 over the full 7 year term.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Lot specific questions
/ Weighting: 60
Quality criterion: Social value
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Interview
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
10
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
This is a contract has an initial term of 5 years from 01/04/24 – 31/03/29 with 2 x 12 months optional extensions to be extended at the sole discretion of the Council
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SME’s).
For the avoidance of doubt, the contracting authority points out that no weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most economically advantageous tender.
Note – the participation and process for this tender will be via the electronic tendering portal located at www.the-chest.org.uk.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
General Need Supported Accommodation (South)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
70330000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD62
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Service users who have needs which can be met with visiting support to regain their independence to benefit from supported accommodation within the General Need Supported Accommodation pathway.
32 units of supported accommodation will be split across these North and South contracts, providing a range of provision for singles (including younger people), couples and families experiencing homelessness. Residents will average 22 weeks in service before moving on into more independent housing options following a period of high-quality, strength-based support work from the Provider(s). Lot specifications will outline the number and type of units required and the cohort of service users that will be accommodated.
This Lot - 16 units. Expected lot value is £250,000 - £450,000 over the full 7 year term.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Lot specific questions
/ Weighting: 60
Quality criterion: Interview
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
10
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
This is a contract has an initial term of 5 years from 01/04/24 – 31/03/29 with 2 x 12 months optional extensions to be extended at the sole discretion of the Council
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SME’s).
For the avoidance of doubt, the contracting authority points out that no weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most economically advantageous tender.
Note – the participation and process for this tender will be via the electronic tendering portal located at www.the-chest.org.uk.
Lot No: 9
II.2.1) Title
Floating Support (South)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85310000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD62
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The aim of floating support services is to enable vulnerable people to sustain their accommodation and prevent homelessness. CEC Housing Related Support services will be delivered in two types of floating support for the North and South respectively: resettlement and sustainment services.
Resettlement support will enable people moving into a new tenancy in the private or social rented sector to receive a period of assistance to help set up their new home, for instance after spending a period of time in Intensive Needs or General Needs Supported Accommodation, allowing the household to have confidence in maintaining their tenancy.
Provider(s) will encourage and facilitate early-stage referrals to engage with service users before their tenancy is due to begin, building relationships, working collaboratively, and ensuring a smooth transition into their new home.
Sustainment support provides support for an average of 24 weeks to people who are at risk
of losing their tenancy and need support to prevent a breakdown in their housing. Eviction
from private and social tenancies is a significant reason for homelessness presentations in
Cheshire East. A key priority of the council is to deliver services which help people to avoid
eviction and the significant impacts to wellbeing, future housing opportunities, and the
potential impact and cost to public services.
To support 52 units. Expected lot value is £750,000 - £950,000 over the full 7 year term
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Lot specific questions
/ Weighting: 60
Quality criterion: interview
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
10
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
This is a contract has an initial term of 5 years from 01/04/2024 – 31/03/2029 with 2 x 12
months optional extensions to be extended at the sole discretion of the Council
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic
operators that are small or medium enterprises (SME’s).
For the avoidance of doubt, the contracting authority points out that no weight will be
attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators
to submit tenders or in assessing the most economically advantageous tender.
Note – the participation and process for this tender will be via the electronic tendering portal
located at www.the-chest.org.uk. Please ensure you also refer to section VI.3 of this notice
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:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2023/S 000-027278
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18/12/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Plus Dane Housing Limited
Liverpool
UK
NUTS: UKD7
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
250 000.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
400 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: C1910
Title: Housing-Led Program
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18/12/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Crewe YMCA
Crewe
UK
NUTS: UKD6
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
800 000.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
1 250 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Contract No: C2627 including lot 9
Title: Housing Related Support - General Need Supported Accommodation + Floating Support - South
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18/12/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Honeycomb Charitable Services Limited t/a Concrete
Stoke On Trent
UK
NUTS: UKG2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
850 000.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
1 300 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
ROYAL COURTS OF JUSTICE
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
This procurement is being advertised under the Light Touch Regime (LTR).
Contract awards will be made in line with the Light Touch Regime:
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/102/regulation/74/made
per The Public Contracts Regulations 2015
The subject matter of this procurement process relates to the delivery of services which are listed to in Schedule 3 to the regulations. As such the full regime set out in the regulations will not apply to the award of these contracts. Consequently, the procurement process adopted has been developed in accordance with Regulation 76 of the regulations and in particular in accordance with the fundamental public procurement principles of transparency and equal treatment.
Cheshire East Council will incorporate a voluntary standstill period from the point that information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. That notification will provide full information on the award decision and as such will be used as review procedures.
The voluntary standstill period, which will be for a minimum of 10 calendar days provides time for
unsuccessful tenderers to review and scrutinize the award decision before contracts are entered into.
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Cheshire East Council
Sandbach
CW11 1HZ
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
25/03/2024