Tender

Provision of Community Accommodation Services - Tier 3: Lot 1 - East of England Region

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE.

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice is seeking suppliers for the provision of Community Accommodation Services under Tier 3, specifically for Lot 1 in the East of England Region. This tender aims to accommodate approximately 95 persons on probation (POPs) each month for a period not exceeding 84 nights, with the contract running from 12 July 2021 to 23 June 2022. The open procurement process has a deadline for submissions set for 14 May 2021. The buyer is expecting to award a contract valued at £4,300,000, with a minimum budget of £3,400,000, ensuring that accommodation meets national Decent Home Standards, including provisions for single-gender usage and specific allocations for female and transgender individuals.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses focusing on social work and accommodation services, especially those that can provide tailored support to disadvantaged groups. Companies with expertise in managing temporary housing solutions and working with vulnerable individuals, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), will find this tender aligns well with their capabilities. Participation will not only enhance service offerings but also contribute to the social impact by supporting the transition of individuals on probation into stable housing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Community Accommodation Services - Tier 3: Lot 1 - East of England Region

Notice Description

CAS-3 is a new service for the Authority. The successful Suppliers will provide a delivery model that meets the specification and accommodates Person(s) on Probation ("POP") referred to them by the Probation Homelessness Prevention Team ("HPT") for a period of up to 84 nights. Each lot comprises sub-regions that the successful Supplier(s) will source accommodation services for. The successful Supplier(s) for the East of England Region lot will accommodate approximately 95 POPs each month (NB this figure comprises sub-regional requirements). This number is indicative and the Authority reserves the right to adjust the number of beds, or the cohort using the beds during the life of the contract based on its demand and forecasting information. The successful Suppliers shall provide Support to a POP residing in the Accommodation. The Support provided by the Supplier must include contact at least once per week. The focus of the Support is to assist the Prison Leaver to manage their temporary accommodation and to assist the Community Offender Manager and Commissioned Rehabilitation Services provider (Accommodation) (if different) to carry out activities towards moving on into settled accommodation. This support will not be focussed on helping the Prison Leaver to rehabilitate as part of their resettlement planning. The successful Supplier shall offer a range of Accommodation including properties with one (1) Bed Space in self-contained units up to properties with a maximum four (4) Bed Spaces. Each Accommodation unit shall be dedicated to single gender usage (i.e. men or women or transgender (as required)). A minimum of 10% of total Bed Spaces must be kept exclusively for females on probation, subject to the approval of the Authority, which may include changing the gender usage depending on demand. The location of the female units to be determined in discussion with the Authority. Female accommodation units should be 1 or 2 bed spaces. For transgender individuals the Authority will liaise with the Supplier in order for their Accommodation to be managed on an individual basis. As a minimum, the Accommodation provided must comply with Decent Home Standards published by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, be of a good standard, and is furnished and arranged in compliance with any applicable law, regulation, or guidance concerning COVID-19. The Authority will be hosting a virtual webinar on the week commencing 12 April 2021 to inform potential bidders about the Jaggaer and bidding process. Additional information: Due to sensitive information contained in the ITT Documents, access to the ITT is on an 'Invitation-Only' basis. Please request a Non-Disclosure Agreement from the following email address: thomas.phillips@justice.gov.uk. Please return the completed NDA to the same email address to be invited to the ITT. Link to PIN for this Competition: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/3028b8f6-b042-4b3b-b79e-ebe24d9926a0?origin=SearchResults&p=1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6c981184-c9bf-4d1b-8e97-b6969116f1bf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3028b8f6-b042-4b3b-b79e-ebe24d9926a0
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Jul 2021 - 23 Jun 2022 6-12 months
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
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE.
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9AJ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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