Tender

Contract for the provision of an Engagement and Assessment service (Homelessness Services)

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Oxford City Council is seeking tenders for the provision of an Engagement and Support service focused on homelessness as part of the wider recommissioning of services. This contract, classified under "Other community, social and personal services," has an estimated value between £1 million and £1.2 million. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 21 July 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 18 August 2021 and run until 31 March 2022, with potential extensions available. Interested parties should ensure their proposals align with the Council’s goals of fostering an inclusive economy and delivering affordable housing.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social and community services, particularly those focused on homelessness support, to expand their outreach and capabilities. Providers with robust service models that incorporate innovative and sustainable solutions are encouraged to submit their proposals. The successful tenderer will not only gain a substantial contract with Oxford City Council but also play a crucial role in addressing the needs of vulnerable populations in the area, contributing to the social fabric of the community.

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Notice Title

Contract for the provision of an Engagement and Assessment service (Homelessness Services)

Notice Description

This Contract is for the provision of an Engagement and Support service (Homelessness service) Tenderers responding to this opportunity should carefully consider how their response can align with the Council's corporate priorities: * Enable an inclusive economy * Deliver more, affordable housing * Support thriving communities * Pursue a zero carbon Oxford As a minimum, we expect Tenderers to respond with market leading pricing structures which reflect the scope of the commercial opportunities we offer. Additionally, where there is an opportunity for a sustainable solution, Tenderers are strongly encouraged to offer such solutions, where permitted within the scope of the specification. The principal aim of the tender process is to appoint a single Tenderer to the Council who will deliver both financial and efficiency benefits.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Contract is for the provision of an Engagement and Support service (Homelessness service) Tenderers responding to this opportunity should carefully consider how their response can align with the Council's corporate priorities: * Enable an inclusive economy * Deliver more, affordable housing * Support thriving communities * Pursue a zero carbon Oxford As a minimum, we expect Tenderers to respond with market leading pricing structures which reflect the scope of the commercial opportunities we offer. Additionally, where there is an opportunity for a sustainable solution, Tenderers are strongly encouraged to offer such solutions, where permitted within the scope of the specification. The principal aim of the tender process is to appoint a single Tenderer to the Council who will deliver both financial and efficiency benefits. Contract period This Contract is programmed to be awarded on 11 August 2021 for the period until 31 March 2022 from Contract commencement. The implementation date is programmed to be 18 August 2021. Contract value Based on the value of the existing contract, the Council estimates that the recommissioned contract value should be between PS1 million and PS1.2 million. Tenderers are advised that under the Government's Transparency Agenda a certain amount of information about payments made, contracts held etc. is available on the Council's website. However, where such information exists the Council does not guarantee that this level of purchasing will continue in future, and is not to be taken as an indication of the Council's future level of spend in this area.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02bdb7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013900-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Aug 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@oxford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1DS
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

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