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Care Leavers Support in Group Accommodation Settings

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

02 Apr 2025 at 08:09

Award Notice
Tender

11 Sep 2024 at 12:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council has awarded a contract for providing support to care leavers in group accommodation settings. The contract, titled "Care Leavers Support in Group Accommodation Settings," falls under the "Health and social work services" industry category, with additional classification in "Other community, social and personal services." The tender process was completed using an open procedure, and the procurement stage is now at the award stage. The awarded contract to Depaul UK will commence on 1st April 2025 and end on 31st March 2028. The contract notice was published on 2nd April 2025, with a total value of £1,350,000. The support service will operate across England, focusing on delivering tailored assistance to young people aged 16 to 18 years living in group accommodation.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those equipped to offer personalised support to young people transitioning from care. The contract is especially suitable for SMEs and VCSEs due to the nature of the services required. Organisations that excel in providing support for tenancy management, household skills, employment assistance, and financial independence will find this contract beneficial for business growth. With the emphasis on flexible, one-to-one support and integration with social workers, providers will have the chance to showcase their expertise in aiding care leavers to achieve stability and success in their lives. Additionally, the requirement for Ofsted registration implies that organisations with established standards of care and quality will be positioned favourably to compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Care Leavers Support in Group Accommodation Settings

Notice Description

The service will offer one to one support to help a young person living in Group Accommodation identify and reach their goals. The support should be an approach tailored to the needs of the young person and flexible in terms of tapering up and down the number of hours a week a care leaver may need. Support worker should work closely with the young person's social worker. Support can include the following: Live * Be able to manage a tenancy * Support the development of household skills, i.e., shopping on a budget, meal planning and preparation * Maintain their health and hygiene, i.e., registering with a GP * Reduce risk taking behaviour * Develop social skills, i.e., access appropriate social groups Work * Support the young person to access, employment, applying for jobs and support with CV writing * Support the young person to maintain employment Earn * Be financially independent and be able to manage a budget * Finances, i.e., accessing the right benefits * Managing a bank account Learn * Support the young person to access training or regular education * Has established links within the community they live in * Access volunteering opportunities The service will work with care leavers aged 16 to 18 years and will undertake pre work with children in care who aspire to access supported living opportunities as a care leaver. The service provider will be Ofsted registered, managing Ofsted registrations as part of the service delivery. Please refer to the Chest, www.the-chest.org.uk for full tender pack.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-044edd29-7c0d-449c-a904-a2ad79c8a322
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4edade0-e306-4747-80aa-3a769078f0e0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,350,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEPAUL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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