Tender

Creative Solutions for Complex Individuals

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Aug 2018 at 09:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Somerset County Council is currently inviting tenders for the project titled "Creative Solutions for Complex Individuals," aimed at delivering innovative support services for individuals facing significant challenges in maintaining tenancies due to mental health and substance abuse issues. Classified under health and social work services, this procurement is in the Tender stage, with proposals due by 22nd August 2018. The contract period will commence on 1st April 2019 and conclude on 31st March 2023, with a contract value estimated between £4,450,000 and £5,880,000. Interested providers can submit proposals including consortia or subcontracting arrangements as part of this Light Touch Regime process.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in social services, healthcare, and community support to expand their reach and impact. Companies with expertise in developing sustainable housing solutions, joint working with local authorities, and delivering tailored support services would be particularly well-suited to compete. By successfully engaging in this contract, successful bidders can contribute to improving the quality of life for vulnerable populations while establishing long-term partnerships with Somerset County Council and other stakeholders in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Creative Solutions for Complex Individuals

Notice Description

SCC - Creative Solutions for Complex Individuals. SCC will be inviting initial proposals which will achieve ambitious outcomes through innovative ways of working with and for individuals who have difficulty obtaining and sustaining a tenancy due to their complex needs including mental health, drug and alcohol problems. Outcomes will include - Successful transition for clients in existing supported accommodation to a new model of service. - Ongoing sustainable solutions which enable positive, healthy, independent lives. - Strong relationship with housing agencies and landlords which reduce concerns and sustain tenancies. - a "housing first" element with facilitation/ coordination of individual flexible step-up / step-down, wrap-around support. - effective joint working with LAs, NHS, Specialist Services, VCS etc. - Work with and educate partners across the system to develop capacity and confidence to respond effectively to complex needs. Following a soft market testing event for providers, Somerset County Council, Adults and Health Commissioning and Public Health are requesting tenders from providers for the outlined requirements. SCC welcome tenders from consortia and sub-contracting arrangements to deliver this contract. SCC will advertise the tender opportunity via the Supplying the South West Portal. This tender will be run under the Light Touch Regime and as such will contain multiple stages including a discussion stage, all details of the process will be set out in the tender documentation. Further details on an upcoming tender event, will be available shortly by following this link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=111454fa-7ae1- e711-80e7-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f303d79-e221-42c6-a09e-663ff93e6dee
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Light Touch Regime
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
£5,880,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2023 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
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rebecca Pittwood
Contact Email
rpittwood@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01823359823 ext 9823

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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