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Tender for Accommodation based support service for children in care and care leavers aged 16-25

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

02 Apr 2025 at 09:51

Award Notice
Tender

22 Nov 2024 at 19:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council has awarded a contract for an accommodation-based support service aimed at children in care and care leavers aged 16-25. The service, valued at £1,864,765, facilitates the transition of vulnerable young people from care to an independent living setting by providing appropriate support and guidance. The successful service provider, Caring for Communities and People, will commence operations on 1 April 2025, with the contract running until 31 March 2028 and an option for a 24-month extension. This initiative falls under the Social Work and Related Services category and operates in the West Midlands, UK. The procurement followed an open procedure under the Light Touch Regime stipulated by The Public Contract Regulations 2015, utilising the flexibilities afforded under regulations 74 to 77. The tendering process was completed with the final stage status being 'complete'.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the social care sector, particularly those specialising in support services for young and vulnerable populations. SMEs (small and medium enterprises) are particularly suited for this contract given the specific needs to provide tailored, hands-on support and management of accommodation facilities for young people transitioning out of care. Businesses that can deliver specialist support, including mental health services, educational guidance, and life skills coaching, will find this an excellent growth avenue. This procurement not only underscores the commitment of Herefordshire Council to vulnerable youth but also opens pathways for organisations dedicated to making a tangible social impact within the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for Accommodation based support service for children in care and care leavers aged 16-25

Notice Description

Herefordshire Council is seeking to appoint a service provider to deliver an accommodation based support service for children in care and care leavers aged 16-25. The Service will support vulnerable young people who are making the transition from a care to a support setting and who may need varying levels of support, guidance, and input from specialist teams. Herefordshire Council will make available properties for use under this contract and the provider will be required to enter into coterminous lease agreements strictly for accommodating vulnerable young people under this contract. The Invitation to Tender (ITT) is being carried out under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) allowed within The Public Contract Regulations 2015, Reg 74 to 77 and therefore applies the flexibilities afforded under above regulation. The service delivery will commence on 1 April 2025 will continue until 31 March 2028, with an option to extend for up to 24 months. Additional information: Herefordshire Council has published this contract opportunity on the 'Supplying the Southwest Portal'. To view the documentation related to this opportunity you will need to register on the portal if you are not already registered with Procontract, and express an interest in the opportunity. To register with Procontract on the Supplying the Southwest Portal, click on the link below or copy and paste the link into your browser's address bar: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4ba9f1d4-a1f7-40f7-bb0e-2d237649bdc4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42c63584-4612-4451-b100-95c901585c04
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,864,765 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,864,765 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months 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
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Aksana Hironak
Contact Email
aksana.hironak@herefordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARING FOR COMMUNITIES AND PEOPLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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