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Supported Living Block contracts in Buckinghamshire

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Mar 2025 at 09:48

Tender

12 Apr 2024 at 08:35

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council has recently completed a procurement process for Supported Living Block Contracts in Buckinghamshire, specifically targeting health and social work services. The contracting process involved inviting tenders for block supported living care and support services at three establishments in Aylesbury. Organisations had the opportunity to bid for one or more lots within the tender. The procurement method followed the 'Light Touch Regime' as detailed in Section 7 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The tender period concluded on 29th May 2024, with the awarded contracts signed on 12th March 2025. The contracts awarded are for "The Elms Block Contract," valued at £5.8m, "Willow House Block Contract," valued at £3.4m, and "Seabrook Court Block Contract," valued at £3.8m, each with an initial term of five years and the option of a five-year extension.

The tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those with strong credentials and a proven track record in providing high-quality, person-centred care. Providers with a 'Good' or higher rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in a majority of their services or those meeting stringent staff vetting requirements with Disclosure and Barring Service checks are well-suited to compete. This contract will enable providers to deliver comprehensive services with continuous 24-hour support and potential additional hours based on assessed needs, encouraging business growth through long-term engagements and stable revenue streams.

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Notice Title

Supported Living Block contracts in Buckinghamshire

Notice Description

Buckinghamshire Council invited tenders for a Care Quality Commission (CQC) Registered Provider to provide block supported living care and support Services at three establishments in Aylesbury. The Service requirements for the support and care were divided into three Lots and organisations were able to bid for 1 or more Lot. The Council required the Provider(s) to provide high quality and person-centred care and support for people assessed by the Council or in exceptional circumstance the Integrated Care Board (ICB) as being eligible for health and social care support under the provisions of The Care Act 2014 and The National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing Care 2022 The ownership of the properties is split between 2 Registered Landlords, it being a prerequisite for the contract award that the successful provider entered into agreements with these landlords for the purpose of using office accommodation (where this is available), and (where this is necessary) delivering housing management functions, on site. The Provider will deliver services via its support workers based at the locations 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including bank holidays and public holidays as required All services include the provision of Shared support for daytime hours, additional support and all include a minimum of sleeping cover for night-time hours. The Provider was required to have a good track record and be rated by CQC as 'Good' or above in 50% of their registered service portfolio or be rated 'Good' or above if they only have one other service. The Provider will ensure that all Staff have a new Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check carried out prior to undertaking work with Service Users and shall renew existing staff checks at regular intervals in line with guidance from the DBS service. Staff will be required to have the highest level of DBS check in accordance with the safe and fair recruitment guide set by Skills for Care. The Council was of the opinion that TUPE may apply. The services required fall under Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). As a result, this procurement is undertaken under the 'Light Touch Regime' as detailed in Section 7 of PCR 2015.

Lot Information

The Elms Block Contract

The Elms offers 28 self-contained flats providing Extra Care accommodation for up to 30 residents (includes two 2-person flats) over 55 years of age with a primary support reason of Mental Health. It is located within a mile of Aylesbury town centre. The Service will operate 2 models of support. All Services in Lots 1, 2 and 3 will operate a model of 'Shared Supported Living' (SSL). The Provider's support workers will be based at the Service 24 hours a day 365 days a year and provide Shared Hours (core) support during the day. Sleeping Night support will be provided at each Service in line with assessed needs of the Service Users. The Provider may also be required to provide Waking Night Support if requested by the Council, if a change to a Service User's assessed needs requires it. Additional Hours will be provided where a Service User has been assessed as needing Additional Hours Support over and above what is provided by the Shared Hours (core) support. Additional information: The contract value is 5.8M for the 5 years initial term and the 5 years extension period.

Renewal: For a period or consecutive periods of up to 60 months.

Willow House Block Contract

Willow House offers 11 self-contained flats providing Supported Living accommodation for residents over 50 years of age with a Learning Disability. It is within short walking distance of Aylesbury town centre. Shared sleeping night and daytime staffing is available, providing 24-hour support. All Services in Lots 1, 2 and 3 will operate a model of 'Shared Supported Living' (SSL). The Provider's support workers will be based at the Service 24 hours a day 365 days a year and provide Shared Hours (core) support during the day. Sleeping Night support will be provided at each Service in line with assessed needs of the Service Users. The Provider may also be required to provide Waking Night Support if requested by the Council, if a change to a Service User's assessed needs requires it. Additional Hours will be provided where a Service User has been assessed as needing Additional Hours Support over and above what is provided by the Shared Hours (core) support. Additional information: The contract value is 3.4M for the 5 years initial term and the 5 years extension period.

Renewal: For a period or consecutive periods of up to 60 months.

Seabrook Court Block Contract

Seabrook Court offers 20 self-contained flats providing supported living accommodation for adults over 18 years with a Learning Disability. It is within short walking distance of Aylesbury town centre. Shared sleeping night and daytime staffing is available, providing 24-hour support. All Services in Lots 1, 2 and 3 will operate a model of 'Shared Supported Living' (SSL). The Provider's support workers will be based at the Service 24 hours a day 365 days a year and provide Shared Hours (core) support during the day. Sleeping Night support will be provided at each Service in line with assessed needs of the Service Users. The Provider may also be required to provide Waking Night Support if requested by the Council, if a change to a Service User's assessed needs requires it. Additional Hours will be provided where a Service User has been assessed as needing Additional Hours Support over and above what is provided by the Shared Hours (core) support. Additional information: The contract value is 3.8M for the 5 years initial term and the 5 years extension period.

Renewal: For a period or consecutive periods of up to 60 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0451a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009576-2025
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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£15,400,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20251 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
Post Town
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
1
Supplier Name

HIGHTOWN HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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