Planning

Supported Housing Accommodation Programme (SHAP) - I-3803

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

15 Mar 2024 at 13:51

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Oxfordshire County Council is conducting a planning phase for the Supported Housing Accommodation Programme (SHAP) - I-3803. This public procurement opportunity falls under social work and related services, aiming to provide highly supported accommodation for young people aged 18-25 who have experienced multiple disadvantages. The accommodation service requires 12 units near Oxford City, offering privacy and shared spaces. Interested parties must submit their views by 5th April 2024 to help the council understand the provider market and practices before the potential procurement activity.

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs to compete for a 3-year contract starting by or before 1st April 2025. Businesses providing supported accommodation, mental health support, and related services would be well-suited to participate. Providers must be eligible to claim Enhanced Housing Benefit, with an expected weekly unit cost of up to £1,900 per person. The tender is focused on engaging with potential providers, developing relationships, and gaining insights on service delivery approaches, rather than initiating a formal procurement exercise at this stage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supported Housing Accommodation Programme (SHAP) - I-3803

Notice Description

Oxfordshire County Council is seeking interest from potential providers on the delivery of a highly supported accommodation service for young people aged 18-25. A supported accommodation service is required for young people who have experienced multiple disadvantage and service exclusion. The young people are likely to have been or are at risk of homelessness and may have a mental health need, either diagnosed or undiagnosed. 12 units of accommodation are needed in or close to Oxford City. The accommodation should offer both privacy (ensuite bathrooms) and shared spaces (kitchens/ lounge areas) and 1:1 therapy rooms. The provider will also deliver up to 14 hours of support per week to each young person over 7 days/week. In addition, they will provide waking night cover and concierge to be shared across the 12 units. Specialist mental health support to be provided either by the support provider or via the County Council. The length of stay will be flexible, but it is expected that a young person may stay up to two years. Providers must be eligible to claim Enhanced Housing Benefit. The weekly unit cost for delivering the supported accommodation, including specialist mental health support, is expected to be up to PS1,900 per person. A contract will be offered for a 3 year term and the service must start by or before 1 April 2025. Elements of funding may be drawn down up to 3 months in advance. The aim of this exercise is to understand the provider market, current and emerging practices as well as likely level of interest in the potential procurement activity that the Council may carry out. It is also an opportunity for developing relationships with providers and gain insight on how they would approach the delivery of the service. If you are interested in sharing your views, please complete the questionnaire and return, via the South East Business Portal, by 10:00am on 5th April 2024. Please note that this is neither a call for competition nor a procurement exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64377628-3f54-4d86-b080-268d5402626d
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Apr 2024Expired
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
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Further Information

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