--- title: "Post 16 Semi -Independent Accomodation & Support (3rd Anniversary Re-opening)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-04a62ddf-c414-4442-867f-32973df29da5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-04a62ddf-c414-4442-867f-32973df29da5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-04a62ddf-c414-4442-867f-32973df29da5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-04a62ddf-c414-4442-867f-32973df29da5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-12-22" --- # Post 16 Semi -Independent Accomodation & Support (3rd Anniversary Re-opening) Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-04a62ddf-c414-4442-867f-32973df29da5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-04a62ddf-c414-4442-867f-32973df29da5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-04a62ddf-c414-4442-867f-32973df29da5.json) ## Summary The Southampton City Council is seeking bids for a Framework Agreement titled "Post 16 Semi-Independent Accommodation & Support (3rd Anniversary Re-opening)" in the welfare services for children and young people sector. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the contract period set to commence on 1st February 2022 and conclude on 31st January 2023. Bidders had until 27th September 2021 to submit their proposals to provide services across the South East and South West regions of the United Kingdom. This open tender follows a previous competitive process initiated when the framework was established on 1st February 2019. This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in providing accommodation services for vulnerable groups, specifically those focused on looked after children, care leavers, or young people with complex needs. Companies with expertise in social care, housing support, or related services would be particularly well-suited to compete. By participating in this procurement, businesses can not only contribute to social welfare but also potentially secure long-term contracts with multiple local authorities involved in the framework. ## Notice This Procurement is for a Framework Agreement for the provision of Post 16 Semi - Independent Accommodation Services for all the authorities listed under section 6 of this document. The framework was established on the 1st February, 2019 following a competitive tender process. The 3rd Anniversary re-opening invited tenders from both new applicants or from existing providers who wanted to either improve their original offers or apply for a place on additional Lots. The Authorities have decided to divide the opportunity into 4 Lots as given below: Lot 1: Looked after children, including Separated Children Seeking Asylum (16 to 21 years old) Lot 2: Care leavers (16 years and older) Lot 3: Young people with complex needs (16-21 years old) Lot 4: Parent(s) and child Additional information: Bracknell Forest Borough Council, Bournemouth Chistchurch and Poole - BCP Council, Dorset County Council, Hampshire County Council, Portsmouth City Council, Wokingham Borough Council ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbcad343-7417-49ed-af55-bb675584073f | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 3 Dec 2021 | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2023 | | 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 | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | SOUTHAMPTON | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO14 7LY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton | | Local authority | Southampton | | Electoral ward | Bargate | | Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | HANTS HEALTHCARE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people ## Release History - 22 Dec 2021 at 15:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbcad343-7417-49ed-af55-bb675584073f - 25 Aug 2021 at 09:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2381a0c-8ea9-4ef4-98fd-584f85d68fd4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbcad343-7417-49ed-af55-bb675584073f 22nd December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2381a0c-8ea9-4ef4-98fd-584f85d68fd4 25th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://supplysouthampton.esourcingportal.com/ Bidding documents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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