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PIN BFC is contributing additional funding to a provider offering residential accommodation and a support service to Young Mothers (16 - 25 years) within Bracknell Borough.

BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Oct 2022 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Bracknell Forest Borough Council is seeking a provider to offer residential accommodation and support to young mothers aged 16-25 within Bracknell Borough. The procurement process involves a PIN notice calling for expressions of interest, with a minimum contract value of £25,000 per year for a potential 3-year contract, extendable for two additional years. The tender period ends on October 21, 2022, and the contract is set to commence on January 6, 2023.

This tender opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing accommodation and support services to young mothers at risk of homelessness. Businesses in the welfare services sector for children and young people would be well-suited to compete. Interested providers should ensure the availability of suitable accommodation by the contract start date and meet the support service requirements outlined by the Council. The procurement method is a "selective" process following a restricted procedure.

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Notice Title

PIN BFC is contributing additional funding to a provider offering residential accommodation and a support service to Young Mothers (16 - 25 years) within Bracknell Borough.

Notice Description

Bracknell Forest Council (BFC) are putting out this notice as a PIN (Prior Information Notice). Calling for expressions of interest. Bracknell Forest Council are seeking a provider who has suitable accommodation available and can within the accommodation provide around 30 hours support a week for up to 7 young single mothers (between 16-25 years of age) who are pregnant or who are living with their babies/children under 5 years old and who are at risk of homelessness. Currently, a provider does offer the described service in the borough. The funding that BFC supplies to the current provider is used to contribute to funding staff posts that offer around 30 hours support for the residents and other young mums in the community. This support will primarily be delivered in accommodation in Bracknell which is owned by the provider and houses the young women who are being supported. The provider must have suitable accommodation to meet the requirements of the funding, however it is the responsibility of the provider to organise and fund the accommodation. The support service and property must be ready and established for use at the start of the contract on 6th January 2023. The support provided will include * setting up or maintaining a home or tenancy, * maintaining safety and security in a property * help finding accommodation long-term. * life skills and parenting skills. Examples of the classes and support include cooking, parenting skills, first aid, gardening, form filling, ICT skills, social skills and behaviour management, support managing finance and benefit claims, money, and budgeting, and accessing the community. Please submit an expression of interest via the Southeast Business Portal for any communication about the advert. The Council invites expressions of interest of a serious nature only, providers must be able to evidence that they have available a suitable 7 bed single property that must be ready and established for use for the contract start date of 6th January 2023. The financial envelope for this PIN is at the Council's discretion but it is anticipated that it will be at a minimum of PS25K for each year of a 3-year contract, with the option to extend for a further two 1 year extensions. (Contract term 1+1+1 max 3 years). Additional information: Organisations must register their interest on this site in order to receive any changes or notifications issued by the Council during this tender process. The Council will not be held responsible for lack of communication to any organisation who does not register their interest. Clarification questions can also be sent through this site. Economic and Financial Standing. The authority will seek more information from independent credit agencies as part of the evaluation and reserves the right to undertake credit checks at each stage of the procurement process and after contract award. The council reserves the right not to award the contract in whole or in part, to cancel or amend the tender process and does not bind itself to accept any tender. The Council shall not be liable under any circumstances for any costs or expenses incurred by any bidder or prospective bidder in responding to this notice or in taking part in this procurement process. Bidders are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7c39bdb-f6f7-42c7-bd8a-3561da198fc3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jan 2023 - 5 Jan 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRACKNELL
Postcode
RG12 1JD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bracknell Forest
Electoral Ward
Town Centre & The Parks
Westminster Constituency
Bracknell

Further Information

Notice Documents

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