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Provision of 16+ TCAC Services

The City of Edinburgh Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

25 Apr 2019 at 01:00

OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Tender

10 Jan 2019 at 00:00

OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Planning

14 Nov 2018 at 00:00

OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is currently involved in the procurement process for the "Provision of 16+ TCAC Services." This process is classified within the services industry and pertains specifically to the delivery of support services for vulnerable young people aged 16 to 26. The procurement method is an open procedure, with key dates including a contract award completed on 24 April 2019. The delivery location will be within the City of Edinburgh, and proposals were submitted electronically by 14 February 2019. The council outlines that price is not the sole award criterion and all relevant criteria are detailed in the tender documents.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on social services, particularly those skilled in providing support for vulnerable demographics, such as youth services, social work, or mental health. Organisations with expertise in working with care leavers or those facing complex personal challenges would be particularly well-suited to compete. Furthermore, entities that can demonstrate robust qualifications and compliance with specific insurance and health requirements will find themselves in a strong position to fulfil this contract, potentially leading to substantial community impact and enhanced business reputation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of 16+ TCAC Services

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council requires a Service Provider who can deliver the support that meets the requirements for 16+ TCAC (Throughcare and Aftercare) Services. TCAC works with 16-26 year olds who require additional support as a result of assessed need and risk. Many of these young people and their families have complex needs and require a range of services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council requires a Service Provider who can provide the support that meets the requirements for 16+ TCAC Services. The City of Edinburgh Council through Communities and Families delivers support services to vulnerable young people. The 16+ TCAC works with care leavers 16 - 26 year olds who require additional support as a result of assessed need and risk. Many of these young people and their families have complex needs and require a range of services. The 16+ TCAC aims to: provide support to the young people to make the transition into adulthood, including; support with accommodation; and support with friends and families. The 16+ TCAC Service has been working with an external Provider to provide additional support to young people and their families. The Provider delivers support to young people and families to meet the needs and risks of the young person and/or their families as identified through assessment. These vulnerable young people may include, but not be limited to, single parents, young people with additional needs or/and disabilities, victims of abuse, and child protection issues. The support service is known as the 16+ TCAC Service and has been running since 2004. The Service and the specification has been reviewed with no major changes made. Key elements of the 16+ TCAC Service include: 1:1 support work (direct work will be determined by the assessed needs of the young person), support within professional meetings, advocacy work, family work as well as attendance and report writing for formal reviews (such as Pathway Reviews) and Children's Panels; an active duty service to young people who do not have an allocated worker, this service must be provided for a minimum of 20 hours per week; support to at least 60 young people aged 16-21 years old at any one time, with these being classed as open cases, and continue to support these young people in line with the legislation up to the age of 26 years old; and staff to be based in City of Edinburgh Council offices and have access to SWIFT social work system. The Service aims to support young people making the transition from the looked after system to adulthood and semi-independent living. It provides a variety of services which includes working with the young person in developing their life skills and enables young people to enjoy the transition from care to adult interdependence and in other areas like identity work, self-esteem and practical and emotional support. The Service will also engage young people in social and educational experiences and help them access activity-based programmes, training and employment. The Service will operate within the context of local policy and guidelines and National legislation and guidance. This reflects the philosophy of care set out in the Scottish Government policies which stress the importance of positively delaying the age of leaving care. The Council may decide to competitively tender this contract in the future.. Please refer to tender documentation and Supply Market Awareness Event additional information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000564404
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352619
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,900 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£900,900 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£891,982 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
11 Jan 2019Expired
Award Date
24 Apr 20197 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The City of Edinburgh Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Barnardo's

Further Information

Notice Documents

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