Tender

Semi-independent Accommodation Framework

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Mar 2021 at 15:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council is seeking providers for the "Semi-independent Accommodation Framework," aimed at delivering supported accommodation services for young people and vulnerable families. This procurement will follow an open procedure under the light touch regime, with a total contract value of £30,500,000. The tender period closes on 22 April 2021, and successful contracts will commence from 18 October 2021, continuing until 17 October 2025. The services required will be based in the East of England, within the health and social work services sector.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses offering social care, accommodation services, and associated support systems. Companies, particularly Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), will benefit from the flexibility to apply for multiple lots, enabling them to showcase a variety of service capabilities. This framework also allows for future entrants to join during its four-year duration, suggesting ongoing prospects for competition and engagement in the social services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Semi-independent Accommodation Framework

Notice Description

Essex County Council is seeking to secure a number of providers to deliver a range of supported accommodation services for young people under a framework agreement within the following lots: 1. Semi-independent accommodation and support for eligible and relevant young people aged 16 and 17 2. Semi-independent accommodation and support for Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) aged 16 and 17, including where initial age assessment is required 3. Accommodation for families and individuals with no recourse to public funds (NRPF) 4. Semi-independent accommodation and support for eligible and relevant young people aged 16 and 17, who have complex needs that require extended, intensive support and supervision Prospective candidates are also advised that they will be required to provide both the accommodation and support elements of this service full details of which are provided within the specification which forms part of the tender documentation for this procurement and can be accessed via the Council's e-sourcing portal, Proactis: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login. Candidates are advised that there is no restriction on the number of lots which they can apply for and the Council welcomes applications for either single or multiple lots. This procurement will be conducted under an open, single stage process utilising the light touch regime. Additional information: Candidates are advised that this framework will incorporate a refresh mechanism to enable new entrants to apply to join the framework which is anticipated to be enacted at the 2 year anniversary or as required by the Council during its 4 year lifetime.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8fda1812-274b-4fab-9e35-f7ce928009a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/784a3310-f965-48d7-9ec3-56446f88bc91
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Oct 2021 - 17 Oct 2025 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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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