Award

Further Competition from EMP for 16+ Supported Accommodation Service January - March 2025

KIRKLEES COUNCIL

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Award

24 Jun 2025 at 08:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Council of the Borough of Kirklees is seeking suppliers for further competitions within the Electronic Marketplace (EMP) concerning the provision of 16+ Supported Accommodation services, with contracts covering the period from January to March 2025. This procurement exercise aligns with the Light Touch Regime under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, focusing on health and social work services within the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The procurement method is selective, with call-offs from a dynamic purchasing system. Kirklees Council has already awarded contracts to several suppliers, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and larger companies, in various categories of accommodation. The contract period spans from 1st January 2025 to 31st March 2027, supporting Kirklees' legal duties under the Children's Act.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in supported accommodation for young individuals transitioning to independence. Companies with experience or capability in providing accommodation aligned with Ofsted's categories, particularly those addressing requirements for looked-after children and care leavers, are well-suited to compete. SMEs and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) can greatly benefit from engaging in this procurement process, enhancing their market presence and contributing to societal welfare by fulfilling local authority support needs. The procurement supports business growth through sustained and reliable contract opportunities over the multi-year period, allowing businesses to develop stable partnerships with the local council and expand their portfolios in the health and social work sector.

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Notice Title

Further Competition from EMP for 16+ Supported Accommodation Service January - March 2025

Notice Description

The Council of the Borough of Kirklees (the "Council") is conducting this procurement exercise, in accordance with the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102), and intends to establish an Electronic Market Place ("EMP") with Providers with relevant experience and ability for the provision of Supported Accommodation to looked after or care leavers aged 16+. The Council established a 16+ Supported Accommodation Electronic Market Place (EMP) to meet its duties under the Childrens Act 1989 & 2004 when securing a Supported Accommodation placement for either; * a looked after child is placed in an 'other arrangements' placement or * a care leaver is placed in 'suitable accommodation' The Council requires four types of provision, which are aligned with Ofsted's four categories of supported accommodation, as set out below: * Category 1 - Supported Accommodation in a self-contained unit The accommodation is for the sole use of the child or for the child and other individuals living with the child (For example; partner, sibling or children) as agreed by the Council. * Category 2 - Supported accommodation in a shared or group living situation (Ring fenced for looked after children and care leavers only) The accommodation is for looked after children and care leavers only. There may be care leavers over the age of 18 living at the accommodation. Each child will have their own bedroom but will share communal areas (For example: kitchen, or a living area.) * Category 3 - Supported accommodation in a shared or group living situation (Not limited to looked after children and care leavers) The supported accommodation in a shared or group living situation in premises which are not limited to accommodating looked after children and care leavers. Each child will have their own bedroom but will share communal areas (For example: kitchen, or a living area.) * Category 4 - Supported accommodation provided by an individual or individuals in a private residence (which is the main residence of that individual or individuals) Children are accommodated in a private residence. This is accommodation hosted by an individual (or Individuals) such as supported lodgings. Supported accommodation, provides support to young people aged 16+ who are either looked after by the local authority or care leavers. The aim of supported accommodation is to help these young people develop their independence in preparation for adulthood whilst keeping them safe in a homely and nurturing environment. This EMP is anticipated to run from 01 April 2024 to 31 March 2034. Call off for the provision of Supported Accommodation Services 16+ for the council o f the borough of Kirklees. Proposals were invited from the Council from shortlisted capable economic operators currently on the Electronic Marketplace KMCCYP-192 for the period of 1st January 2025 - 31st March 2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ff1b34bf-19a9-47c6-9c2c-08310825073c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab5a206c-0986-4ac0-8a14-c4a9b40e51b5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£2,879,550 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,879,551 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KIRKLEES COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 2TA
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

ALEYAH HOUSE

APEX PATHWAY

DREAMSS

HSS HOMES

INDEPENDENT LIVING PROJECT

INICIO GROUP

NORTHERN COMMUNITY PATHWAYS

RESTORATIVE SOCIAL CARE SERVICES

STRIVE TO BE INDEPENDENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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