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Prior Information Notice - PL0255 - Development Partner for Easemore House

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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19 May 2023 at 13:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Worcestershire County Council has initiated a market engagement exercise for the procurement of a development partner for Easemore House, to provide supported living accommodation for adults with complex needs. The project entails the sale of the existing site, development of a replacement facility, and ongoing management of the new development. This opportunity aligns with the council's commitment to expand supported living options and improve health and well-being outcomes within Worcestershire. The procurement method is selective, using a competitive dialogue process with a tender period ending on 5th June 2023 and a contract period starting from 1st February 2024 to 30th June 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in real estate and health and social work services sectors to engage with Worcestershire County Council in delivering supported living accommodation. Businesses with experience in developing and managing properties for complex needs, such as clusters of flats, shared properties, and single-unit accommodations, would be well-suited to participate in this competitive dialogue procurement process. The contract period provides a timeframe for successful bidders to contribute to the council's supported living initiatives and enhance the quality of care available for service users in Worcestershire.

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Notice Title

Prior Information Notice - PL0255 - Development Partner for Easemore House

Notice Description

The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to initiate a market engagement exercise for the procurement of a delivery partner to progress the provision of supported living accommodation for adults with complex needs and assess the interest and capability of the market to provide and deliver the requirements envisaged and what its views are on how an opportunity of this kind might be packaged and delivered. Project Description Worcestershire County Council ('WCC') are looking to appoint a development partner to provide supported living accommodation for adults with complex needs on an existing site (adopting a Registered Social Landlord model and comprising circa 7-8 units (the 'development'). The three main requirements currently envisaged are the following, 1) the sale of the existing site/facility, 2) development of a suitable replacement and/or redeveloped facility, 3) ongoing management and operation of the development. Worcestershire County Council has made a clear commitment to becoming an excellent commissioning-based authority, ensuring we apply a consistent and joined up process. WCC as part of its complex needs' pathway programme, has a commitment to develop a range of supported living opportunities for people with complex needs in Worcestershire. The intention is to avoid admission to hospital under the mental health act for people with learning disabilities and Autism using supported living. WCC sees supported living provided within the county boundaries as a way to enable local support and quality care for the service user in a more independent living environment and enable value for money and keep the Worcestershire pound in Worcester. These principles are embodied on the Council's 2022-27 plan for Worcestershire prioritising 'Health and Wellbeing' and 'Open for Business'. Supported living housing options for complex needs include: - * Clusters of flats for people with complex needs. * Shared Properties for people with complex needs * Specialist single unit accommodation for people with complex needs WCC's intention is where appropriate to expand the range of housing options available to service users to live more independently and tone of the options to do this is through making best use of its existing assets. The WCC People Directorate have identified that Easemore House is in the perfect location and is suitable to be redeveloped/refurbished to provide attractive and aspirational housing for people with complex needs. Property Location Easemore House, Rushwick is located to the south-west of Worcester city off Bransford Road and is approximately a 15-minute commute into Worcester City Centre in a semi-Rural location. It is a detached house, comprising of 4 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen, 2 bathrooms, large garden and off-road parking for multiple vehicles. The tenant has vacated property and under the rural estate strategy it has been decla... Additional information: To register your interest or to download the Market Engagement Questionnaire, please visit the Worcestershire County Council's e-procurement portal at: www.in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire. All correspondence must be via the In-Tend portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fa3c6bd-1dcf-44c7-b431-9e6fe0ca38b1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

70000000 - Real estate services

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
19 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2024 - 30 Jun 2025 1-2 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
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTERSHIRE
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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