Award

Provision of Supported Accommodation and Tenancy Support Services

FALKIRK COUNCIL

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Award

10 Dec 2021 at 15:55

Tender

09 Jul 2021 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

Falkirk Council is conducting a tender for the "Provision of Supported Accommodation and Tenancy Support Services," classified under social work and related services. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, and the contract spans two years from 1 February 2022 to 31 January 2024, with a potential extension of up to 36 months. Key locations for service delivery include Seaforth House, Langlees, and Kingseat Avenue, with a total contract value of £5.6 million. The open procurement method allows bidders to tender for one or more of three distinct service lots focused on young persons, families, and tenancy support.

This tender presents notable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in social work services, particularly those with expertise in providing accommodation and support for vulnerable groups, including young people and families. Companies accredited by the Care Inspectorate and those compliant with relevant quality standards are well-suited to compete. The inclusion of community benefits in the contract may also attract businesses committed to social responsibility and community engagement, further enhancing their competitiveness in this space.

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Notice Title

Provision of Supported Accommodation and Tenancy Support Services

Notice Description

The Service is to provide service users with supported accommodation and outreach tenancy support under the following areas (i)young persons supported accommodation and (ii) supported accommodation for single people, couples and families (iii) tenancy support services in service users own home or other locations, as required, for a period of 2 years from 1 February 2022 to 31 January 2024, with the option to extend up to a further 36 months. Bidders may bid for one, two or all Lots.

Lot Information

Supported Accommodation -- Young Persons

Accommodation based and outreach housing support services to Service Users aged 16-35 (with priority being given to 16-21) who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The support hours to be delivered per week is estimated at 170 hours; however this may vary (+ or -- hours) throughout the lifetime of the Contract, depending on the number of referrals. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from the competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Tenancy Support

A visiting housing support services to Service Users at risk of becoming homeless or have recently experienced homelessness so as to enable them to avoid a housing crisis and maintain a home. Support will be provided on a short term basis to promote independence and will work towards ensuring that Service Users develop the skills to maintain their home without support. The support hours to be delivered per week may vary (+ or -- hours) throughout the lifetime of the Contract, depending on the number of referrals. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from the competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Supported Accommodation -- Single People, Couples and Families

Accommodation based and outreach housing support services to Service Users who are 16 years and older. The Service will be provided to single people, couples and families who are likely to face difficulties with maintaining a home. The support hours to be delivered per week is estimated at 190 hours; however this may vary (+ or -- hours) throughout the lifetime of the Contract, depending on the number of referrals. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from the competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c669
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030852-2021
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,600,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FALKIRK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pcu@falkirk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1324506566

Buyer Location

Locality
FALKIRK
Postcode
FK1 5RS
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM12 Falkirk
Delivery Location
TLM76 Falkirk

Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Falkirk South
Westminster Constituency
Falkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHEATLEY CARE

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