--- title: "Market Engagement - Housing-Related Support Service for Care Leavers with complex needs." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-04668e68-fc69-40b6-a957-4245cd696c2b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-04668e68-fc69-40b6-a957-4245cd696c2b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-04668e68-fc69-40b6-a957-4245cd696c2b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-04668e68-fc69-40b6-a957-4245cd696c2b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2019-04-30" --- # Market Engagement - Housing-Related Support Service for Care Leavers with complex needs. Buyer: HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-04668e68-fc69-40b6-a957-4245cd696c2b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-04668e68-fc69-40b6-a957-4245cd696c2b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-04668e68-fc69-40b6-a957-4245cd696c2b.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Herefordshire Council, which is seeking to engage suppliers for the "Market Engagement - Housing-Related Support Service for Care Leavers with complex needs" initiative. This service falls under the health and social work services category and is located in Hereford, West Midlands, UK. Currently in the planning stage, the deadline for potential providers to express their interest is 17th May 2019. The council aims to enhance the variety of housing options available for care leavers, particularly those with complex needs, through this tender. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in supported housing and social care services. Companies with experience in managing innovative housing initiatives for vulnerable populations, especially those addressing mental health concerns, substance misuse, and risk of exploitation, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Providers are encouraged to bring forward creative solutions tailored to individual needs, with a focus on collaborative approaches that promote independent living for care leavers within two years. ## Notice Herefordshire Council, is looking at a greater variety of housing options for care leavers. We are looking for flexible services that offer value for money and reduce long-term expenditure on external placements. Accommodation has been secured and consists of 5 units of accommodation for those identified as having complex needs and challenging behaviour, that will support those successfully progressing to independent living. As part of the commissioning process, Herefordshire Council is undertaking a soft market test. This gives potential providers the opportunity to express their interest. The council will use the information to appraise options and develop the specification for the housing management and support service. Herefordshire Council would welcome interest from organisations with a track record in managing effective and innovative supported housing initiatives, ideally for care leavers, with complex needs, to include mental health, ex-offenders, substance misuse and those at risk of exploitation. The majority will be aged 18 and over, with occasional access being required for those aged 16/17 years old. The council would encourage innovation in developing services for those with high complex needs. The services must be tailored to individual needs, with a strong focus on multi agency working. The positive outcome will result in move on to independent living within 2 years. The provider will need to demonstrate a working knowledge of managing risk and safeguarding for a care leaver service. If you are interested in taking part in this market engagement please go to our e-tender portal at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk , register/login and search for the opportunity under Herefordshire Council. The closing date for responses is 17th May 2019 PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69f49215-e353-4270-bb3b-40c33bded9bf | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 17 May 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | HEREFORD | | Post town | Hereford | | Postcode | HR4 0LE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of | | Local authority | Herefordshire, County of | | Electoral ward | Widemarsh | | Westminster constituency | Hereford and South Herefordshire | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 30 Apr 2019 at 14:07 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69f49215-e353-4270-bb3b-40c33bded9bf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69f49215-e353-4270-bb3b-40c33bded9bf 30th April 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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