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Provision of Accommodation Based Support Services for Vulnerable Adults - AWARD

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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04 Nov 2025 at 16:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Accommodation Based Support Services for Vulnerable Adults", classified under health and social work services. This award aims to address the needs of vulnerable adults at risk of homelessness in the West Midlands, UK. The council anticipates commencing the contracts for this service from 1 August 2024, with a duration of two years plus the possibility of two additional one-year extensions. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure with a total budget cap of £800,000 per annum, with no single contract to exceed £400,000 annually. Businesses had until 20 May 2024 to submit tenders, and submissions were evaluated based on quality and price.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in providing accommodation and support services to vulnerable groups, especially those experienced in dealing with homelessness and related challenges such as mental health and substance abuse issues. The awarded contracts highlight potential growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the council's interest in suitably qualified contractors. Successful bidders include Cranstoun, GreenSquareAccord Limited (Sandwell), and Trident Reach the People Charity, showcasing an opportunity for collaborative work focused on social impact in the region. Businesses aiming to explore or expand in the social services sector could find such contracts beneficial for growth and diversification.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Accommodation Based Support Services for Vulnerable Adults - AWARD

Notice Description

The Borough Council of Sandwell (the Council) is seeking to award a minimum of 2 contracts for delivery of support within supported accommodation to vulnerable adults (over 18) who are currently /or at risk of becoming homeless; to prepare individuals for independent living within a settled accommodation setting. The Service/s shall play a key role in assisting the Local Authority to support vulnerable single homeless adults or those at risk of becoming homeless, supporting statutory homelessness duties and contributing to various strategies. The Contracts awarded shall collectively deliver a minimum of 90 units of accommodation-based support and shall address the needs of service users accessing the service including those: - * who are or are at risk of becoming homeless. * with chaotic lifestyles. * with a history of offending. * with a history of mental ill health. * with substance abuse issues. The Council are looking to appoint a minimum of 2 contractors and Tenderers must be able to provide a minimum of 10 units of accommodation with 100% of referrals to be made by the local authority via the Councils electronic referral system. Services will be paid on a block basis for those units accommodated by Sandwell referrals only. Please note accommodation must be available and ready for referrals, from 1 August 2024. The Council has a maximum budget of PS800,00 per annum for this Service; No contract awarded will exceed 50% of the advertised budget (PS400,000 of the maximum PS800,000 per annum). It is anticipated that contracts will commence on 1 August 2024 and run for a period of 2 years with an option to extend for a further two 1-year periods, (subject to the Council's needs for the services). Suitably qualified and experienced Contractors are invited to respond to the Invitation to Tender documents and submit proposals for the delivery of the service. These must be submitted no later than 13:00 hours on 20 May 2024 via the Sandwell In Tend e-procurement system. The deadline for the submission of any clarification questions is 13:00 hours on 13 May 2024 via In Tend. The Council intends to use an evaluation model based on quality and price. The criteria, on which the tender will be evaluated, inclusive of weighting attached to each, are included in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. NB: The Contract reflects services currently being provided by existing organisations, and therefore the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 may apply to this contract. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. T...

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5537bc7c-ded3-452d-86fb-7f3867cffaf3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

70333000 - Housing services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2028 4-5 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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 9EN
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

CRANSTOUN

GREENSQUAREACCORD LIMITED (SANDWELL

TRIDENT REACH THE PEOPLE CHARITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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