Tender

Accommodation Based Support Services (16-17 year olds)

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Aug 2018 at 10:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Staffordshire County Council is inviting tenders for the "Accommodation Based Support Services (16-17 year olds)" project, targeting the welfare services industry for children and young people. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 27th September 2018. The successful provider will need to deliver services aimed at supporting 16-17 year olds on the edge of entering Local Authority Care due to homelessness. The contract period is expected to commence on 1st November 2018 and run until 31st October 2022, with a total contract value of £140,000.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in welfare services, particularly those focusing on youth support and housing solutions. Businesses that can innovate and tailor service models to meet the specific needs of vulnerable young people will be well-positioned to compete. With the service being accessible year-round, including evenings and weekends, providers must demonstrate flexibility and a collaborative approach to working with statutory authorities and other relevant agencies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Accommodation Based Support Services (16-17 year olds)

Notice Description

The purpose of the Services shall be to provide structured packages of support aimed at helping service users aged 16/17 to develop or sustain their independence and to access or sustain settled housing situations. The Services shall support service users to achieve or make progress towards the achievement of Service User (young person receiving the service) Outcomes as set out in this Schedule. The Services shall be targeted at single 16/17 year olds on the edge of entering Local Authority Care, whose primary need is homelessness. The service model applied in delivering the Services shall be supported housing. The Provider is encouraged to explore and develop innovative service models which maximise the capacity of service users to achieve positive support outcomes. The Provider shall liaise with the Council to agree any proposed changes to the service model ahead of implementation, and ensure compliance with the requirements of this Agreement. The Service to be available 52 weeks a year, including accessibility evenings and weekends to an emergency on call service, with staff on site as a minimum from 10.00pm to 7.00am. Tender documents are available via the Proactis e-tendering portal - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com Additional information: For avoidance of doubt, the Services is not aimed at delivering statutory Children's Services responsibilities or any statutory duty under housing or homeless legislation. The duration of support packages will vary according to the needs of individual service users and the rate of the progress made by them towards the achievement of their agreed outcomes. There will be an emphasis on the service providing short term and focused support to either enable the service user to move on to independence with the necessary skills or through joint working with Families First Intensive Prevention Service enable the young person to be reunited with family and return home, subject to it being appropriate to do so. The Provider shall work collaboratively with Children's Services and other key professionals, agencies and other services. There will be an expectation that the Provider will work with any statutory authority working with the Service User to assist in the delivery of any Statutory Service. The Provider will ensure that there is provision available for up to two emergency placements at any one time. Of these two emergency placements the Provider will have at least one emergency bed available for the Council to access at any time without prejudice. If placed outside normal hours then an interview will be held as soon as possible the following working day.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5aed3355-4c0d-40eb-a16f-3c3b717584b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/068815bf-c1a6-451f-94d0-a09323a61002
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2022 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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