Planning

Accommodation and support for unaccompanied asylum seeking children

CARDIFF COUNCIL

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Planning

24 May 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Cardiff Council is planning a tender for the provision of accommodation and support for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children. The tender aims to commission an experienced provider organization to deliver long-term semi-independent support for up to 36 young people. The service is expected to last between the young people's 16th and 18th birthdays, requiring suitable accommodation within Cardiff's residential areas. Cardiff Council will hold a virtual market engagement event to gauge potential interest in the market and gather views on service delivery.

This tender by Cardiff Council presents an opportunity for providers experienced in delivering culturally sensitive semi-independent support services to compete. Businesses with a strong track record in delivering suitable accommodation and support services, along with robust policies for safeguarding, recruitment, and compliance with financial regulations, are well-suited to participate in this procurement process. Cardiff Council's focus on cultural matching of residents and ensuring high standards of property maintenance offers a platform for providers to contribute positively to the well-being and development of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children in Cardiff.

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Notice Title

Accommodation and support for unaccompanied asylum seeking children

Notice Description

Cardiff Council is seeking to commission an experienced provider organisation to provide and deliver accommodation and semi-independent support to Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children across the City. Up to 36 young people will reside in the accommodation at any one time. Expansion of the provision may be required within the term of the contract. This will be capped to a maximum of 4 additional beds per year, but may be less. The service will provide long term provision, up to a maximum of 2 years between the young people's 16th and 18th birthdays. The provider will oversee the young people's development into adulthood, adopting a light-touch approach to facilitate them at all times to act independently, while monitoring attendance at college, appointments and other community-based activities. Full details of the service requirements will be published in the tender packs, however, it is anticipated that the provider must be able to demonstrate, but not limited to the following: Have within the County boundary, sufficient capacity of staff, delivery model and accommodation to provide to a minimum of 36 young people. Be able to demonstrate they are able to deliver a culturally sensitive service. Be able to demonstrate they are suitably experienced in delivering semi-independent support. Be able to provide throughout the term of the agreement, a sufficient volume of suitable accommodation in residential areas of Cardiff. Be able to provide an accommodation portfolio structured in such a way as to enable cultural matching of residents. Be able to undertake all maintenance tasks associated with the upkeep of the properties to a high standard, including the provision and repair of fittings and furnishings. Have appropriate policies and procedures in place to ensure Safer Recruitment, Safeguarding, Complaints / Compliments (including whistle blowing), Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Support & Supervision and Data Protection. Have appropriately monitored and audited systems, in compliance with financial regulations, to undertake the distribution of funds to residents. Cardiff Council will hold a virtual market engagement event / issue a questionnaire to understand the level of potential interest that exists in the market, your views about what can be delivered, and timescale for setup. Details of the event / questionnaire will be confirmed in response to expressions of interest.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cardiff Council is seeking to commission an experienced provider organisation to provide and deliver accommodation and semi-independent support to Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children across the City. Up to 36 young people will reside in the accommodation at any one time. Expansion of the provision may be required within the term of the contract. This will be capped to a maximum of 4 additional beds per year, but may be less. The service will provide long term provision, up to a maximum of 2 years between the young people's 16th and 18th birthdays. The provider will oversee the young people's development into adulthood, adopting a light-touch approach to facilitate them at all times to act independently, while monitoring attendance at college, appointments and other community-based activities. Full details of the service requirements will be published in the tender packs, however, it is anticipated that the provider must be able to demonstrate, but not limited to the following: Have within the County boundary, sufficient capacity of staff, delivery model and accommodation to provide to a minimum of 36 young people. Be able to demonstrate they are able to deliver a culturally sensitive service. Be able to demonstrate they are suitably experienced in delivering semi-independent support. Be able to provide throughout the term of the agreement, a sufficient volume of suitable accommodation in residential areas of Cardiff. Be able to provide an accommodation portfolio structured in such a way as to enable cultural matching of residents. Be able to undertake all maintenance tasks associated with the upkeep of the properties to a high standard, including the provision and repair of fittings and furnishings. Have appropriate policies and procedures in place to ensure Safer Recruitment, Safeguarding, Complaints / Compliments (including whistle blowing), Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Support & Supervision and Data Protection. Have appropriately monitored and audited systems, in compliance with financial regulations, to undertake the distribution of funds to residents. Cardiff Council will hold a virtual market engagement event / issue a questionnaire to understand the level of potential interest that exists in the market, your views about what can be delivered, and timescale for setup. Details of the event / questionnaire will be confirmed in response to expressions of interest. VI.3) Additional information NOTE: If you are interested in hearing more and to register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information which may be provided please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-131886
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=131886
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

70333000 - Housing services

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
24 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
socialcare.procurement@cardiff.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2920873732

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 4UW
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY438614
    Accommodation and support for unaccompanied asylum seeking children - Cardiff Council is seeking to commission an experienced provider organisation to provide and deliver accommodation and semi-independent support to Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children across the City. Up to 36 young people will reside in the accommodation at any one time. Expansion of the provision may be required within the term of the contract. This will be capped to a maximum of 4 additional beds per year, but may be less. The service will provide long term provision, up to a maximum of 2 years between the young people's 16th and 18th birthdays. The provider will oversee the young people's development into adulthood, adopting a light-touch approach to facilitate them at all times to act independently, while monitoring attendance at college, appointments and other community-based activities. Full details of the service requirements will be published in the tender packs, however, it is anticipated that the provider must be able to demonstrate, but not limited to the following: Have within the County boundary, sufficient capacity of staff, delivery model and accommodation to provide to a minimum of 36 young people. Be able to demonstrate they are able to deliver a culturally sensitive service. Be able to demonstrate they are suitably experienced in delivering semi-independent support. Be able to provide throughout the term of the agreement, a sufficient volume of suitable accommodation in residential areas of Cardiff. Be able to provide an accommodation portfolio structured in such a way as to enable cultural matching of residents. Be able to undertake all maintenance tasks associated with the upkeep of the properties to a high standard, including the provision and repair of fittings and furnishings. Have appropriate policies and procedures in place to ensure Safer Recruitment, Safeguarding, Complaints / Compliments (including whistle blowing), Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Support & Supervision and Data Protection. Have appropriately monitored and audited systems, in compliance with financial regulations, to undertake the distribution of funds to residents. Cardiff Council will hold a virtual market engagement event / issue a questionnaire to understand the level of potential interest that exists in the market, your views about what can be delivered, and timescale for setup. Details of the event / questionnaire will be confirmed in response to expressions of interest.

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