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Award

24 Oct 2024 at 12:20

Tender

11 Mar 2024 at 19:13

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council has successfully awarded contracts for the Provision of Buckinghamshire Accommodation Based Housing Support Services under the Health and Social Work Services category. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with contracts signed on 3rd June 2024 and 17th July 2024. These services are part of a larger initiative to support vulnerable individuals, aiming to provide person-centred, empowering support services to enable independent living and sustainable tenancies. The services are divided into two Lots—Lot 1 in High Wycombe for high support needs and Lot 2 for Young People services across various locations. The contracts are set to commence on 1st September 2024, each spanning three years with an option for a one-year extension.

The awarded contracts present significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, especially those with experience in housing support for vulnerable populations. The Riverside Group Ltd and Hightown Housing Association Limited have been chosen for Lot 1 and Lot 2 respectively, indicating robust competition in providing high-quality, affordable services. This tender is an excellent growth opportunity for similar businesses looking to establish partnerships with local authorities. SMEs are particularly well-suited due to the emphasis placed on working closely with local health and social care services and the community sector, fostering an environment conducive to innovation and community-driven outcomes.

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Notice Title

Provision of Buckinghamshire Accommodation Based Housing Support Services

Notice Description

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking to commission with an experienced and qualified provider for the co-ordination and delivery of a Buckinghamshire Based Housing Support Service for vulnerable single Buckinghamshire residents between the ages of 16 to 55 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Over a time limited period, the aim is to provide a supportive, person centred and empowering service to enable Service Users to gain the skills and support required to live independently, move-on to long-term housing solutions and sustain tenancies. The successful provider(s) will be expected to work in partnership with health and social care services and the voluntary and community sector to promote personal independence, improved health and wellbeing and to prevent homelessness and reduce factors leading to repeated homelessness. The services are divided into two areas referred to as Lots. The potential provider(s) can bid for one or both Lots. Lot 1 - High Wycombe, High Support. The Service will support 60 service users aged 18 - 55 accessing homeless hostel beds and dispersed accommodation. Lot 2 - Young People services - Medium Support. The Service will support 15 service users aged 16-25 accessing homeless hostel beds and dispersed accommodation.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - High Wycombe - High Support

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking to commission with an experienced and qualified provider for the co-ordination and delivery of a Buckinghamshire Based Housing Support Service for vulnerable single Buckinghamshire residents between the ages of 16 to 55 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Over a time limited period, the aim is to provide a supportive, person centred and empowering service to enable Service Users to gain the skills and support required to live independently, move-on to long-term housing solutions and sustain tenancies. The successful provider(s) will be expected to work in partnership with health and social care services and the voluntary and community sector to promote personal independence, improved health and wellbeing and to prevent homelessness and reduce factors leading to repeated homelessness. The contract start date is 1 September 2024. The contract term is 3 years with the option to extend for one further year. The services are divided into two areas referred to as Lots. The potential provider(s) can bid for one or both Lots. Lot 1 - High Wycombe, High Support. The Service will support 60 service users aged 18 - 55 accessing homeless hostel beds and dispersed accommodation from: Old Tea Warehouse, Amersham Hill, High Wycombe, HP13 6NQ 3,4,5 Station Road, High Wycombe, HP13 6AD 157 Hughenden Road, High Wycombe,HP13 5PN 4 Ogilvie road, High Wycombe, HP12 3DS 24 Lindsey Avenue, High Wycombe HP12 3DT

Options: The contract term is 3 years with the option to extend for one further year.

Renewal: An option to extend for a period of 12 months after the initial 3 year term.

Lot 2 - Young People services - Medium Support

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking to commission with an experienced and qualified provider for the co-ordination and delivery of a Buckinghamshire Based Housing Support Service for vulnerable single Buckinghamshire residents between the ages of 16 to 55 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Over a time limited period, the aim is to provide a supportive, person centred and empowering service to enable Service Users to gain the skills and support required to live independently, move-on to long-term housing solutions and sustain tenancies. The successful provider(s) will be expected to work in partnership with health and social care services and the voluntary and community sector to promote personal independence, improved health and wellbeing and to prevent homelessness and reduce factors leading to repeated homelessness. The contract start date is 1 September 2024. The contract term is 3 years with the option to extend for one further year. The services are divided into two areas referred to as Lots. The potential provider(s) can bid for one or both Lots. Lot 2 - Young People services - Medium Support. The Service will support 15 service users aged 16-25 accessing homeless hostel beds and dispersed accommodation from: Reedham House, 2 Britwell Road, Burnham, SL1 8AG 33 Cresswell Road, Chesham 24 Alma Road, Chesham Flat 2 Waterside Court, Chesham Flat 3 Waterside Court, Chesham 8 Little Greencroft, Chesham 408 Waterside, Chesham

Options: The contract term is 3 years with the option to extend for one further year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044781
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034460-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Large, 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
£1,586,480 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,518,015 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20242 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
Buckinghamshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1UA
Postcode Area
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Hightown Housing Association Limited

The Riverside Group Ltd

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