Planning

Soft Market Testing - Design & Build and/or Housing management of a Supported Living Service

BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

15 Feb 2021 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Brighton & Hove City Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a project titled "Soft Market Testing - Design & Build and/or Housing management of a Supported Living Service." This initiative falls within the construction and health and social work services industry categories, with a focus on providing accommodation and support for adults under 65 with disabilities in Hove, England. The engagement end date for interested parties to provide feedback is set for 26th February 2021. The soft market testing aims to gather insights from the market regarding housing management and care support options.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in construction, housing management, and care services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). With the proposed development including accessible self-contained flats tailored for individuals with varying support needs, companies specialising in accessible construction and social care are well-positioned to respond to this engagement. Engaging in this process allows providers to influence the potential delivery model and showcase their capabilities for future tenders related to supported living services.

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Notice Title

Soft Market Testing - Design & Build and/or Housing management of a Supported Living Service

Notice Description

Soft Market Testing - Design & Build and/or Housing management of a Supported Living Service Please note that this is not a call for competition. The purpose of this notice is to gain early insight into the likely level of interest in a proposed project from the market. Brighton & Hove City Council are looking to create accommodation and support to enable more adults under 65 with physical disabilities, sensory needs and/or brain injuries to live more independently in their own homes. Similar services are described as Supported Living, Extra Care or Assisted Living. To assist with the Business Case and Options Appraisal the Commissioners are undertaking some soft market testing to gain views on 1) Housing Management and 2) Care and Support. This gives potential providers the opportunity to express their interests and feed in their views about the potential delivery model. This process does not constitute a formal tender or other competitive bidding process. The commissioners are using this process solely to test the market to gather information and ascertain the level of interest in this particular service. Potential bidders will not be prejudiced by any response or failure to respond to the soft market testing. The accommodation will comprise of a block of self-contained flats with some communal areas. The majority of flats will be fully accessible to people in wheelchairs and will be developed to a high standard and meet accessibility and sustainability standards. There will be 3 distinct areas: 1 for a small group of young people aged 18-25, 1 for a small group of people who have behavioural needs associated with their disability and the majority for people with physical disabilities. A business case is being developed with a potential site in Hove that we are considering: a refurbishment or demolish and new build . The business case will consider 2 different options: 1. Option 1: 17 flats for people with medium to high support needs (28 - 63 hours per week) 2. Option 2: 27 flats for people with low, medium and high needs (10 - 63 hours per week) Care and support will be available 24 hours a day and provided by an on-site care provider registered with the CQC. There is a separate Soft Market Testing exercise for this element entitled 'Soft Market Testing -Care & Support element within Supported Living Service'. Please complete the attached questionnaire and email your response by the closing date.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c81fd559-aa0c-4e87-b63c-717be810d717
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d38d1fca-0e9d-4cfa-9e05-1912d13fa7f4
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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

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
15 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Feb 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Heather Barfoot
Contact Email
heather.barfoot@brighton-hove.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HOVE
Postcode
BN3 3BQ
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Central Hove
Westminster Constituency
Hove and Portslade

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