Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Norfolk County Council
Floor 3, County Hall, Martineau Lane
Norwich
NR1 2DH
UK
Contact person: Joan Murray
E-mail: sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
NUTS: UKH15
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.norfolk.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/Home
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
Accommodation Based Support Framework Agreements.
Reference number: NCCT41320a
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85300000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Norfolk County Council has awarded framework agreements under the Light Touch Regime to procure the provision of housing related support using accommodation based settings for:
— Single people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
— Young people aged 16-24 who at risk of homelessness and social exclusion.
— Victims of domestic abuse (women and their children).
These services will support the principles of the Promoting Independence Strategy which includes a priority to enable people to get back on their feet as soon as possible following a crisis or set back. These services will support the housing and homelessness strategies of the City and District councils. The Providers will be required to collaborate closely with the other agencies in housing pathways to support people into independent living.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
40 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1a
II.2.1) Title
Single people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH17
UKH15
UKH16
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The provision of housing related support using accommodation based settings for single people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. These services support the principles of the Promoting Independence Strategy which includes the priority to enable people to get back on their feet as soon as possible following a crisis or set back. Comprehensive support is required to help people manage complex needs including mental health problems and substance dependence.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Provision of Accommodation
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Arrangements and processes
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Partnership Arrangements
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Staff
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Safeguarding
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
0
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: 1b
II.2.1) Title
Young People aged 16-24 who are at risk of homelessness and social exclusion
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH17
UKH15
UKH16
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The provision of housing related support within an accommodation based setting for young people aged 16-24 at risk of homelessness and social exclusion. These services support the principles of the Promoting Independence Strategy which include the priority to enable people to get back on their feet as soon as possible following a crisis or set back. Comprehensive support is required to ensure that young people are safely accommodated and provided with the best opportunities to move into independent living and thrive.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Provision of Accommodation
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Arrangements and Processes
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Partnership Arrangements
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Staff
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Safeguarding
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
0
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
Accommodation Based Support for Victims of Domestic Abuse (Women and their Children)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH17
UKH15
UKH16
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The provision of housing related support in refuges for victims of domestic abuse.
The aim of the service is to provide temporary accommodation for up to 2 years with housing related support for women and their dependent children fleeing domestic abuse. A refuge is a safe house where women and any dependent children can be sure they are safe and where they can access emotional and practical support from staff who understand what they have been through.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Provision of Accommodation
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Arrangement and Processes
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Partnership Arrangements
/ Weighting: 15 %
Quality criterion: Staff
/ Weighting: 15 %
Quality criterion: Safeguarding
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
0
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.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2017/S 133-272228
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1a
Contract No: NCCT41320a
Title: Accommodation Based Services for Single Homeless People
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18/09/2017
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Access Community Trust
Lowestoft
NR32 1HN
UK
NUTS: UKH14
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
St Martins Housing Trust
Norwich
NR1 4AA
UK
NUTS: UKH15
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The House of Genesis
Norwich
UK
NUTS: UKH15
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Genesis Housing Association
London
NW1 0DL
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Herring Housing Trust
Great Yarmouth
NR30 1NR
UK
NUTS: UKH15
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Home Group Ltd
Norwich
NR2 4AP
UK
NUTS: UKH15
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Orwell Housing Association Limited
Ipswich
UK
NUTS: UKH14
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Solo Housing (East Anglia)
Diss
IP22 4LB
UK
NUTS: UKH17
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 19 000 000.00
EUR
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1b
Contract No: NCCT41320a
Title: Accommodation Based Support for Young People Aged 16-24
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18/09/2017
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Empanda Care & Support Ltd CIC
Ipswich
IP4 2BN
UK
NUTS: UKH14
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Home Group Limited
Norwich
NR2 4AP
UK
NUTS: UKH15
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Genesis Housing Association
London
NW1 0DL
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Orwell Housing Association Limited
Ipswich
UK
NUTS: UKH14
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sixteen Plus Ltd
Peterborough
UK
NUTS: UKH12
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Benjamin Foundation
Norwich
UK
NUTS: UKH15
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
YMCA Norfolk
Norwich
UK
NUTS: UKH15
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 13 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: NCCT41320a
Title: Accommodation Based Support for Victims of Domestic Abuse (Women and their Children)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18/09/2017
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Leeway Domestic Violence and Abuse Services
Norwich
NR2 1NH
UK
NUTS: UKH15
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Orwell Housing Association Limited
Ipswich
IP2 0BE
UK
NUTS: UKH14
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 8 000 000.00
EUR
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
These LightTouch Regime Framework Agreements have been let under Regulation 74 to 77 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 under which the Council has flexibility as to the process or procedure to be used to be used when purchasing certain services.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Norfolk County Council
Norwich
NR1 2DH
UK
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Norfolk County Council
Norwich
NR1 2DH
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland).
Proceedings must be brought within 30 days from the date of knowledge (the date on which the economic operator first knew or ought to have known that grounds for starting the proceedings had arisen) unless the Court considers that there is good reason for extending the period within which proceedings may be brought, in which case the Court may extend that period up to a maximum of 3 months from the date of knowledge.
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Norfolk County Council
Norwich
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
25/10/2017