Planning

Soft Market Test - Provision of Short-Term Accommodation and Resettlement (STAR) - St Austell Accommodation and Support

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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Planning

30 Aug 2023 at 12:01

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cornwall Council is planning a procurement process for the provision of Short-Term Accommodation and Resettlement in St Austell. The contract aims to support former rough sleepers in transitioning to independent living. The Council is currently engaging in a soft market test to gauge supplier interest before finalizing the procurement route. The deadline for engagement is set for September 6, 2023. The procurement falls under the Health and social work services category and is suited for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses to participate in supporting vulnerable individuals in St Austell through the provision of accommodation and support services. Suitable businesses would need to be able to meet the criteria outlined by Cornwall Council and show a commitment to aiding individuals in their journey towards independent living. The contract is set to run initially from 2024 to 2029, with a potential extension period. Suppliers participating in the soft market test will not be disadvantaged in any future procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Test - Provision of Short-Term Accommodation and Resettlement (STAR) - St Austell Accommodation and Support

Notice Description

Cornwall Council currently provides support within 18 short-term accommodation units to former rough sleepers in St Austell. The aim of the Service is to assist the Council in delivering the key outcomes identified in the Rough Sleeper Reduction Strategy, by accommodating and supporting former rough sleepers to prepare for independent living through the expansion of the STAR portfolio of provision. The current contract for this support in safe accommodation is expected to end on 31 March 2024 and the purpose of this soft market test is for Cornwall Council to gain an understanding of the level of interest from suppliers able to meet the qualifying criteria and interested in tendering for the provision of the STAR contract, including accommodation and support in St Austell, ahead of finalising the procurement or contracting route. Please see the attached draft specification detailing those requirements. Note that this specification is under review ahead of the full procurement process and there is an opportunity for prospective bidders to provide feedback to assist in its development. Cornwall Council will be commissioner for these services with the contract being for an initial period of five years, i.e. 2024-2029, with the option to extend by a single five-year period thereafter. Requirement and volume of service is dependent on the Grant funding envelope and the contract management process will approve the level of service based on available funds as required. The service specification detailed will provide a range of support to service users for the purpose of developing that person's capacity to live independently, or sustaining their capacity to do so, for a maximum period between six weeks and six months. For the avoidance of doubt, this Soft Market Test and any subsequent ITT implies no commercial commitment on behalf of the council, nor do any appended documents represent formal tender documents. In addition, it can be confirmed that Participation in this soft market assessment will not prejudice suppliers participating in any future procurement. Please find the documentation available at this link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Supplier/Advert/View?advertId=faaefec5-2547-ee11-8124-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=False&fromRfxSummary=False&selectWorkgroup=False&fromAdvertEvent=False&fromActivityDashboard=False&restrictedPortalId=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7f2534f6-ce3b-4534-aa0d-e88db23c5ca1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d99fa9c-e8af-4b67-b817-8743bb310243
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

85100000 - Health services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,340,820 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Sep 2023Expired
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
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Andrew Trout
Contact Email
andrew.trout@cornwall.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1872

Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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