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TC1090 - Preferred Provider Supported and Independent Living Service (SaILS)

Manchester City Council

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15 Nov 2021 at 12:32

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04 Jan 2021 at 09:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Essex is currently conducting a tender for the "T893 Residential Internet Services," aimed at providing high-speed internet access to its student residential accommodation across the Colchester and Southend campuses in Essex. This procurement is classified under CPV code 72400000 (Internet services) and follows an open procedure. The tender period concludes on 5th February 2021, after which a single contractor will be selected for a contract lasting five years, with potential extensions available in subsequent years. Interested vendors are required to submit their proposals electronically before the deadline and demonstrate past experience in delivering similar services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in internet service provision, particularly those that can showcase a proven track record in managing high-speed networks for educational institutions. Companies that can deliver both cabled and Wi-Fi services across a large number of residential units would be particularly well-suited for this contract. This represents a pathway for growth in the educational sector, as the successful bidder will gain a long-term relationship with the University, creating possibilities for future contracts and collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TC1090 - Preferred Provider Supported and Independent Living Service (SaILS)

Notice Description

The delivery of a four-year framework of 'preferred providers' to deliver floating support only, or accommodation and floating support, for looked after children aged 17 and above. In some cases, it may be suitable for 16-year old's to be placed depending on social care assessment. MCC is hoping to achieve effective partnership working through this new framework, ensuring services are developed that meet the needs of young people, and supporting them on their pathway to independence. MCC is looking to work with up to a maximum of five 'preferred providers' who can demonstrate that they have the experience and expertise to meet the needs of our young people in care. Providers will be asked to provide outcome based floating support to young people residing in social housing properties and other accommodations, to assist them take over the tenancy at 18. Additionally, some providers will be expected to provide the accommodation, as well as floating support, with rent being within the applicable Local Housing Allowance rate, so the young person can also take the tenancy at 18.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on Monday 02 August 2021 as referred to in IV.2.2. The Authority is conducting this procurement under Article 77 of the Public Contract Directive as it wishes to ensure that this procurement opportunity is open to those organisations which qualify, namely organisations which fulfils all of the following conditions: (a) its objective is the pursuit of a public service mission linked to the delivery of services covered by CPV codes 85000000-9 (Health and Social Work Services); (b) profits are reinvested with a view to achieving the organisation's objective, and any distribution of profits is based on participatory considerations. (c) the structures of management or ownership of the organisation are (or will be, if and when it performs the contract) (i) based on employee ownership or participatory principles, or (ii) require the active participation of employees, users or stakeholders; and (d) the organisation has not been awarded, pursuant to this regulation, a contract for the services concerned by the contracting authority concerned within the past 3 years. as the City Council recognises and appreciates the very important role they play in the local economy. Tenders from these organisations are particularly welcomed. The result of this tender may not be exclusive to one supplier and Manchester City Council reserves the right to place orders with up to and no more than five approved successful tenderers for the above said items or work required. This constitutes a Framework Agreement. The Council cannot guarantee to call off any specific quantities/work during the Framework period. In consideration of the agreements on the part of the Council herein contained the successful framework holders agree that they will not during the Framework period withdraw their offers contained in their tender. The Council reserves the right to clarify with tenderers once tender responses have been assessed. In the event of such clarifications taking place the unsuccessful tenderers will be informed accordingly. Tenders that have not been submitted in accordance with the instructions or are found to be incomplete may be disqualified from the process and will not be considered any further. The Council reserves the right not to award a framework or contract against the framework as a result of the procurement process and will not be liable for any costs incurred by candidates. Additional information: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by Monday 11am on 02 August 2021. The Authority is conducting this procurement under Article 77 of the Public Contract Directive as it wishes to ensure that this procurement opportunity is open to those organisations which qualify, namely organisations which fulfils all of the following conditions: (a) its objective is the pursuit of a public service mission linked to the delivery of services covered by CPV codes 85000000-9 (Health and Social Work Services); (b) profits are reinvested with a view to achieving the organisation's objective, and any distribution of profits is based on participatory considerations. (c) the structures of management or ownership of the organisation are (or will be, if and when it performs the contract) (i) based on employee ownership or participatory principles, or (ii) require the active participation of employees, users or stakeholders; and (d) the organisation has not been awarded, pursuant to this regulation, a contract for the services concerned by the contracting authority concerned within the past 3 years. as the City Council recognises and appreciates the very important role they play in the local economy. Tenders from these organisations are particularly welcomed. The result of this tender may not be exclusive to one supplier and Manchester City Council reserves the right to place orders with up to and no more than five approved successful tenderers for the above said items or work required. This constitutes a Framework Agreement. The Council cannot guarantee to call off any specific quantities/work during the Framework period. In consideration of the agreements on the part of the Council herein contained the successful framework holders agree that they will not during the Framework period withdraw their offers contained in their tender. The Council reserves the right to clarify with tenderers once tender responses have been assessed. In the event of such clarifications taking place the unsuccessful tenderers will be informed accordingly. Tenders that have not been submitted in accordance with the instructions or are found to be incomplete may be disqualified from the process and will not be considered any further. The Council reserves the right not to award a framework or contract against the framework as a result of the procurement process and will not be liable for any costs incurred by candidates.

Options: The contract period will be for an initial term of 5 years with options to extend at the end of year 5 for a further 2 periods of 1 year each.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028752
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028453-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Manchester City Council
Additional Buyers

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
M60 2LA
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Bedspace Ltd

Salvation Army Housing Association

Stepping Stone Projects

Further Information

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