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Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Sutton has recently completed a procurement process titled "Modification of a Semi-Independent Accommodation Framework," aimed at health and social work services. This process was initiated under an open procedure and falls within the services category. The framework agreement, originally concluded in March 2018, has now been modified to extend its validity for up to 12 months, with key dates including the original contract's expiry on 31 March 2022. The estimated contract value ranges from GBP 1.5 million to GBP 3.5 million and covers two lots focused on supporting looked after children and care leavers, with procurement efforts directed towards providing semi-independent accommodation services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sectors, particularly those experienced in offering accommodation services for young individuals transitioning to independence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in social work, housing support, or care services are well-positioned to compete, especially those that understand the unique challenges faced by young people in these circumstances. Firms capable of delivering high-quality services with a focus on developing independence are encouraged to engage in this competitive procurement, given the flexibility of the framework to accommodate various needs and specialisations.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Modification of a Semi-Independent Accommodation Framework

Notice Description

In March 2018, The London borough of Sutton concluded a framework agreement for Semi-Independent Accommodation to enable a group of economic operators to supply services under an Semi-Independent Accommodation Framework following a formal OJEU open procurement procedure. For reference, the OJEU document number for the contract notice (published on 30 June 2017) is 2017/S 124-252471; and the OJEU document number for the contract award notice (published on 23 October 2018) is 2018/S 204-465895. The framework was due to expire on 31 March 2022. The contract value was between (GBP) 1 500 000.00 GBP and 3 500 000.00. On 31 January 2021, the above named authority modified the framework for up to 12 months. The modification was under regulation 72 (1) ( c ) of the publication contract regulations on the grounds that the authority or the market were in a position to tender or bid for a new framework following the impact of the Covid 19 pandemic on resources. The modification does not alter the overall nature of the contract and the estimated spend over the 9 months (PS450,000) will not exceed 50% of the value of the original contract or framework agreement. The framework has 2 lots. Lot 1 - Reducing need and developing independence; and Lot 2 - Developing independence. The framework will operate to allow the local authority to identify placements for looked after children (over the age of 16 years) and care leavers with Semi-independent Accommodation providers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

High Needs A high needs placements may be commissioned for a young person who requires a specialist and higher need of support. This may be due mental health issues, substance misuse, gang affiliation or an on remand placement The London Borough of Sutton modified the framework for up to 9 months. The modification was under regulation 72 (1) ( c ) of the publication contract regulations on the grounds that the authority or the market were in a position to tender or bid for a new framework following the impact of the Covid 19 pandemic on resources. The modification does not alter the overall nature of the contract and the estimated spend over the 9 months will not exceed 50% of the value of the original contract or framework agreement.

Developing independence

Medium Needs A medium needs placement may be commissioned for a young person that has begun their journey to independent living. However, they may have limited skills in this area and may also not currently be in employment, education or training. They are also likely to be on a journey, having recently been in a high need placement, and therefore have a historic need and / or vulnerability. Low Needs A low needs placement will be commissioned for young people that are beginning to prepare for independent living. These young people are likely to have a clear idea of what they are looking to do, and are currently, if not already, in the process of making this happen. The London Borough of Sutton modified the framework for up to 9 months. The modification was under regulation 72 (1) ( c ) of the publication contract regulations on the grounds that the authority or the market were in a position to tender or bid for a new framework following the impact of the Covid 19 pandemic on resources. The modification does not alter the overall nature of the contract and the estimated spend over the 9 months will not exceed 50% of the value of the original contract or framework agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0342c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015393-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20187 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
London Borough of Sutton
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUTTON
Postcode
SM1 1EA
Postcode Area
Sutton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton

Local Authority
Sutton
Electoral Ward
Sutton Central
Westminster Constituency
Sutton and Cheam

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
26
Supplier Names

Abiding Limited

Ambitionz Ltd

CAYSH

Care R Us Ltd T/A Krossroads

Crown Social Care

Daley Bread

Dunfield and Mead Ltd

Dynamic Care Ltd

Elite Housing and Support Limited

Explore Independence Ltd

Freshstart Care Solutions Ltd

Green Harvest Capital Consulting Ltd

Heartwood Care

Higher Level Care

Independence Way Ltd

Jordan Xavier Ltd

Midco Care Limited

Nelbro Group

Ownlife Ltd

Pathfinder Care Services

Preferred Living

SP Homes Limited

Sanctuary Housing Association trading as Sanctuary Supported Living

Step Ahead Services Ltd

The Artemis Team

Transforming Lives Co (TLC)

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