Planning

Soft Market Testing - Respite for Young Adults with Complex Needs

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

04 Jan 2021 at 09:08

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

18 Dec 2020 at 09:47

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

17 Dec 2020 at 17:55

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bedford Borough Council is planning a procurement process for "Soft Market Testing - Respite for Young Adults with Complex Needs," focusing on health and social work services. This initiative aims to provide respite care and support for young adults aged 18-30 with complex needs, primarily within the East of England. The engagement end date is set for 14th January 2021, with a virtual supplier engagement event scheduled for 19th January 2021 from 2 PM to 4 PM via Microsoft Teams. Interested providers are encouraged to participate to assist in developing the service specification.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in care services and support for young adults, particularly those with learning disabilities and complex health needs. Businesses experienced in delivering collaborative care solutions, including respite services, day opportunities, and supported accommodation, would be well-suited to respond. Engaging in this tender allows organisations to build strong partnerships with local authorities and contribute to essential services that facilitate the transition of young individuals into adulthood.

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Notice Title

Soft Market Testing - Respite for Young Adults with Complex Needs

Notice Description

Bedford Borough Council and partners are seeking to procure respite care and support services for young adults (primarily aged 18-30) with complex needs. The respite services will also support young people with complex needs aged 16 and 17 as they transition between children's and adults' services. Service providers will be required to work closely and collaboratively with families, social services and health services and short break services for young people with complex needs preparing for adulthood. These services will support young adults with the following needs: 1) Young adults with a Learning Disability, Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and behaviours which can challenge A newly refurbished building has been identified as one option, providing 6 short-stay and respite beds for young adults with LD, ASD and behaviours which can challenge. This is a large building that will be utilised to meet identified gaps in day opportunities and supported accommodation for this group of young adults. It contains the following additional spaces: A sensory room, 2 communal kitchens, 2 communal dining and 2 sitting spaces, 2 self-contained flats. It is anticipated that day opportunities provided at this building will be available to young adults with complex needs who require specialist day opportunities but may not be utilising the respite beds. It is suggested that the two self-contained flats could be used as training flats supporting young adults with complex needs in a progression model to prepare for adulthood; providing opportunities to gain and develop independent living skills. In order to help us further develop the service specification, we would welcome suggestions based on provider experience of: *the most effective use of these spaces *the risks and benefits with providing respite services, day opportunities and supported accommodation services within the same building *any new or innovative ways of providing respite services for younger adults (or younger people aged 16 and 17) with LD, ASD and behaviours which can challenge 2)Young adults with complex health needs, including those with physical and/or learning disabilities. Partners are exploring different options to identify a suitable building base for this respite service for young adults with complex health needs, including those with physical and/or learning disabilities. A service specification is also in development. In order to help us further develop the service specification, we would welcome suggestions based on provider experience of: *any new or innovative ways of providing respite services for younger adults (or younger people aged 16 and 17) with complex health needs We would like to obtain initial interest from providers who have prior experience of delivering similar models of care and support. A virtual supplier engagement event will be held on Tuesday 19th January 2021 2-4pm via MS Teams. Pls email Zoe.Jones@bedford.gov.uk with your details to attend.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7140b873-0803-4485-bff5-2224f3579101
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b43a092f-2a9e-4a43-b10f-2cca23a74d11
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Jan 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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