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2024-Aberdeen City-Housing First and Outreach Support Services

Aberdeen City Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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19 Dec 2024 at 08:42

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22 Apr 2024 at 14:36

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Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeen City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of joint Outreach and Housing First Support Services. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is aimed at addressing the needs of homeless clients with varying support requirements in Aberdeen City. The initial contract term is three years, with an option to extend by an additional two years, making a possible maximum duration of five years. The total maximum service budget is £6,375,750. The contract was awarded to Turning Point Scotland Services Ltd and will cover an annual contract value of £1,275,150. This process was conducted under an open procedure and awarded based on the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT) criteria, with a quality to price ratio of 80:20.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work and support services to expand their portfolio, especially those with experience in dealing with complex housing needs and homelessness. The awarded contract offers a substantial annual turnover, which can attract companies of various sizes, particularly those equipped to handle medium to high-level support requirements and adapt to fluctuating demands. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with innovative approaches to housing support, expertise in maintaining fidelity to Housing First principles, and a commitment to community benefits such as carbon reduction and fair work practices may find this tender particularly beneficial for growth and development in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2024-Aberdeen City-Housing First and Outreach Support Services

Notice Description

Aberdeen City Council requires the provision of a joint Outreach and Housing First support service to meet the needs of homeless clients with a wide range of support needs. Currently there are two separate contracts in place covering the above required service, including Outreach Housing Support (OHS) and Housing First (HF), however, the Council has taken the decision to tender as one single contract to increase the flexibility to allow for changes in assessed need of clients. The contract term is three years plus the option to extend by up to 24 months. The annual contract value is GBP1275150 The maximum budget for the service (including two-year optional extension i.e., five years) is GBP6375750.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Aberdeen City Council requires a joint Outreach and Housing First Support Service within Aberdeen City. The Service Provider will be required to meet the needs of homeless clients with a wide range of support needs ranging from those with medium level, or high tariff housing support needs, to those with severe and multiple disadvantage, or complex needs as defined by the Scottish Government Rapid Rehousing Transition Plan (RRTP) documentation, as benefitting from intensive wrap-around support and a Housing First approach to re-housing. The aim of the service is to allow a flexible and person-centred approach to support, to give the service provider the ability to adapt the level of support provided as the needs of service users change. The Outreach Housing Support service will initially provide for 500 participants over the course of a contract year who are either threatened with or experiencing homelessness; or identified as needing medium to high need housing support to sustain their mainstream council tenancy. The Housing First service will initially provide for 50 participants who are receiving a Housing First approach to their identified support needs and have been housed. Over time it is expected that the service will take new referrals as program spaces are vacated. Similarly, it is expected that the service will be flexible in adapting to changes in demand between the varying levels of support. The Service Provider will maintain fidelity to the Housing First principles for those receiving Housing First support. The initial contract term is 3 years, plus two optional one year extension (3+1+1) Additional information: The estimated value provided, i.e.,GBP6375750 is based on the maximum 5 year period. The estimated contract value for the initial 3 year term is GBP 3825450

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04540a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040876-2024
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
Not specified

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
£6,375,750 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,375,750 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,825,450 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20241 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Aberdeen City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Postcode Area
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Turning Point Scotland Services Ltd

Further Information

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