Planning

Provider Forum for Sixteen Plus Accommodation for Care Leavers and Unaccompanied Asylum Seekers

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

28 Apr 2021 at 16:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Central Bedfordshire Council is initiating a tender titled "Provider Forum for Sixteen Plus Accommodation for Care Leavers and Unaccompanied Asylum Seekers," which falls under the social work and related services industry category. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with plans to publish the tender in the week commencing 17th May 2021. A Market Engagement Event is scheduled for 11th May at 13:00 via Microsoft Teams to discuss plans and timelines, with attendees required to register via email to the Council's contact point. The locations include Chicksands, UKH25, where the services will be delivered.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in social work and accommodation services, particularly those focusing on support for young people including looked-after children and care leavers. Companies that offer 24/7 staffing, floating support services, or specialist PACE placements will find that they are well-suited to compete in this tender. Engaging in this process can lead to valuable contracts that contribute to the growth of organisations committed to serving vulnerable youth populations.

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Notice Title

Provider Forum for Sixteen Plus Accommodation for Care Leavers and Unaccompanied Asylum Seekers

Notice Description

The Council seeks to provide a range of placements to meet the needs of young people aged 16-17 who are Looked After or Care Leavers, including UASC and some who need to stay in their placements beyond the age of 18. The placements must meet the range of needs within this cohort, therefore the tender is in three lots.Lot 1 Placements with 24/7 staffingLot 2 Placements with floating support and on call support availableLot 3 PACE placements We plan to publish this tender week commencing 17th May. Ahead of this, we are holding a Market Engagement Event at 13:00 on Tuesday 11th May 2021 on Microsoft Teams. This will provide bidders an opportunity to hear more about our plans and timescales for the new DPS and ask any questions they may have.If you wish to attend please email victoria.hilliard@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk and a meeting invitation will be sent to you accordingly.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council seeks to provide a range of placements to meet the needs of young people aged 16-17 who are Looked After or Care Leavers, including UASC and some who need to stay in their placements beyond the age of 18. The placements must meet the range of needs within this cohort, therefore the tender is in three lots.Lot 1 Placements with 24/7 staffingLot 2 Placements with floating support and on call support availableLot 3 PACE placements We plan to publish this tender week commencing 17th May. Ahead of this, we are holding a Market Engagement Event at 13:00 on Tuesday 11th May 2021 on Microsoft Teams. This will provide bidders an opportunity to hear more about our plans and timescales for the new DPS and ask any questions they may have.If you wish to attend please email victoria.hilliard@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk and a meeting invitation will be sent to you accordingly.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ab5c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009195-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Apr 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
+44 3003005997
Contact Email
procurement@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3003008000

Buyer Location

Locality
CHICKSANDS
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

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