CSC26044 Supported Accommodation for Young Parents

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            "id": "GB-PPON-PXLG-3144-TYMJ",
            "name": "Torbay Council",
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                "streetAddress": "Town Hall",
                "locality": "Torquay",
                "postalCode": "TQ1 3DR",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKK42"
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            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Chloe Farquhar",
                "email": "chloe.farquhar@torbay.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1803208350"
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        "noEngagementNoticeRationale": "Torbay Council published a tender notice for 16 Plus Supported Accommodation (OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0552fc) on 12 August 2025 which was split into 7 Lots, Supported Accommodation for Young Parents was listed as Lot 3 for that tender. As part of the original tender, PME was carried out under OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0552fc. Following the procurement process, Torbay Council did not receive any suitable tenders for Lot 3 and as such we were unable to award a contract. Torbay Council are now going back out to market for the Young Parents Service separately, as the original requirement for the non-awarded Lot 3 Supported Accommodation for Young Parents has not changed, Torbay Council has not undertaken any further preliminary market engagement."
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        "title": "CSC26044 Supported Accommodation for Young Parents",
        "description": "Torbay Council published a tender notice for 16 Plus Supported Accommodation (OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0552fc) on 12 August 2025 which was split into 7 Lots, Supported Accommodation for Young Parents was listed as Lot 3 for that tender. Following the procurement process, Torbay Council did not receive any suitable tenders and as such we were unable to award a contract. Torbay Council are now going back out to market for the Young Parents Service separately. This Supported Accommodation for Young Parents is being split into 2 Lots. Lot One: Supported Accommodation for Young Parents aged 16-24 (Ofsted and non-Ofsted units) Up to two providers may be appointed to deliver a total of 5 units of Supported Accommodation for Young Parents aged 16-24. Provision must include Ofsted-registered accommodation for Young Parents aged 16-17, cared for/Care experienced and non-Ofsted accommodation for Young Parents aged 18-24 in with the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023. (Priority referrals will be made to 16-17 year old Young Parents within this Lot). Flexible resettlement support (up to 4 x 1-hour sessions per family) will apply to all ages. The Authority will award up to 5 units on a block arrangement. Units will first be allocated to the highest-scoring Applicant up to the number they have bid for; any remaining units (if applicable) will be awarded to the next highest-scoring Applicant. Lot Two: Supported Accommodation for Young Parents aged 18-24 (non-Ofsted) Up to two providers may be appointed to deliver 7 units of Supported Accommodation for Young Parents aged 18-24. This Lot does not require Ofsted registration. Flexible resettlement support (up to 4 x 1-hour sessions per family) will apply to all ages within this Lot. The Authority will award up to 7 units on a block arrangement. Units will first be allocated to the highest-scoring Applicant up to the number they have bid for; any remaining units (if applicable) will be awarded to the next highest-scoring Applicant.",
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                        },
                        {
                            "type": "technical",
                            "description": "Relevant Experience and Contract Examples Data Protection Health and Safety Payment in Contracts Carbon Reduction Modern Slavery Relevant policies, procedures and accreditations required to deliver the contract Further information can be found in Part 4 Procurement Specific Questionnaire and Section C2.3 of Part 1 Information."
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            "financialTerms": "In consideration of the provision of the Services by the Supplier in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Contract, the Authority shall pay the Charges to the Supplier. The Charges shall be calculated as set out in the Payment Schedule. Unless otherwise stated in the Payment Schedule the Charges: (a) shall be payable from the Commencement Date; (b) shall remain fixed during the Term unless agreed by both parties; and (c) are the entire price payable by the Authority to the Supplier in respect of the Ser-vices and includes, without limitation, any royalties, licence fees, supplies and all consumables used by the Supplier, travel costs, accommodation expenses and the cost of Supplier Personnel. The Authority shall pay each properly submitted invoice received by the Supplier within 30 days of the date when Authority has determined that the invoice is a valid and undisputed in-voice. The Supplier shall accept payment electronically via BACS. Further information on payment terms can be found in Clause 6 Charges and Payments of the Service Contract."
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        "riskDetails": "Risk 1 Risk Description: Risk that block-contracted units are underutilised, leading to high void levels and reduced value for money. Persistent voids may lead to a reduction in contracted capacity, disrupt provider operations, or reduce overall placement availability. Modification required if risk arises: May trigger contractual reduction in capacity with appropriate notice. This will be managed through effective Contract Review Meetings. Risk 2 Description of Risk: Provider's Ofsted Registration is revoked during contract delivery for Lot One only Modification required if risk arises: Due to the nature of the service requiring an Ofsted Registration to remain compliant with relevant legislation, the contract will not be modified to accommodate a provision losing their Ofsted Registration and the contract may be suspended until such a time that the Registration is granted again, or terminated in line with the termination clause of the Contract. Risk 3 Description of Risk: Risk that future changes to statutory guidance, legislation, or national standards (e.g. supported accommodation regulation) may impact service delivery requirements, registration obligations, or contract compliance during the life of the contract. Modification required if risk arises: Contract may need to be varied in response to legal or regulatory change. Further risk information: Additional information on the 3 risks described above can be found in Section B11 of Part 2 Specification."
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