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title: "005842 - Unregulated Support and Accommodation Services for young people leaving care aged 16-17 years"
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# 005842 - Unregulated Support and Accommodation Services for young people leaving care aged 16-17 years

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10b0908f-7412-4503-bc95-76dba0d95383

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## Summary

Newcastle City Council is currently in the award stage of a public procurement process for the provision of unregulated support and accommodation services for young people aged 16 to 17 years. This Flexible Procurement Agreement is set to span two years, from 1 December 2018 to 30 November 2020, with a potential for two additional 12-month extensions based on performance. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a total value of £4,181,216, encompassing three distinct service lots. The tender period concluded on 4 September 2018, and the key location for service provision is the North East of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the social and community services sector, particularly those specialising in youth care and accommodation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE), are well-suited to compete for this contract. The services required include multi-occupancy accommodations with round-the-clock support, as well as solo units for young people needing bespoke support. Businesses that can demonstrate experience in providing safe and supportive environments for vulnerable young people are encouraged to participate.

## Notice

Newcastle City Council is seeking to put in place a Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract) which covers the provision of unregulated support and accommodation services to young people leaving care aged from 16-17 years, up to their 18th birthday, identified by the Council as requiring supported accommodation. The young people for whom this service is targeted towards may be looked after children or leaving care, or young people on the edge of care. Generally the placements will be planned, however on occasion it may include short-term emergency accommodation and support. The Contract comprises three Lots as follows: Lot 1 - Multi-occupancy accommodation with 24 Hour support, 7 days a week Lot 2 - Dispersed accommodation (solo units) with one-to-one 24 Hour support, 7 days a week Lot 3 - Dispersed accommodation (solo units) with 5 hours floating support each week (with additional support hours purchased depending on the young person's needs) The Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract) between Newcastle City Council and the Provider is for a two year period commencing 1 December 2018 until 30 November 2020 with an option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month extension subject to contract performance, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of the Contract. The Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract) will be opened again at the start of Year 2 for a fixed duration, to be confirmed, to allow new Providers to join the Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract) or to bring on new Settings. We reserve the right to open more frequently depending on market requirements. Submission Checklist You should ensure that you have carried out the following tasks before submitting a bid:- 1) You have read and understood the specification and the terms and conditions; 2) You have completed and submitted Schedule 3 Form of Tender (including confirmation of your acceptance of the Pricing Schedule (Appendix to Form of Tender) 3) You have completed and submitted Schedule 4 Certificate of Non-Collusion and Non-Canvassing 4) You have completed and submitted Schedule 5 Tender Response Form 5) You have signed and submitted Schedule 6 Selection Questionnaire (SQ) 6) You have completed and submitted Schedule 7 Emergency Placements - Out of Hours and Key Contacts Schedule Additional information: To access the documents for this procurement opportunity please visit the North East Procurement Portal at www.nepoportal.org. Documents are under contract reference 005842. Portal reference DN258464. Submission Checklist You should ensure that you have carried out the following tasks before submitting a bid:- 1) You have read and understood the specification and the terms and conditions; 2) You have completed and submitted Schedule 3 Form of Tender (including confirmation of your acceptance of the Pricing Schedule (Appendix to Form of Tender) 3) You have completed and submitted Schedule 4 Certificate of Non-Collusion and Non-Canvassing 4) You have completed and submitted Schedule 5 Tender Response Form 5) You have signed and submitted Schedule 6 Selection Questionnaire (SQ) 6) You have completed and submitted Schedule 7 Emergency Placements - Out of Hours and Key Contacts Schedule

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06d50e8c-11fc-4b4e-8ec1-d6a3ee232306 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2018 - 30 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,181,216 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,181,216 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 17 |
| Supplier names | CENTREPOINT SOHO; CORE ASSETS CHILDREN'S SERVICES; FSIP WHITEROSE; HMO NE LTD T/A FOREVERCARE; JANI HOMES; JIGSAW RECOVERY PROJECT; METROPOLITAN CARE SERVICES; MOVING UP CARE; NEW KEY; PLACES FOR PEOPLE LIVING; PROGRESSIVE CARE; SIXTEEN PLUS; THE CYRENIANS; THE LEAVING CARE; WOODLAND INITIATIVE; YOUNG PEOPLE FIRST; YOUR HOMES NEWCASTLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2019 at 13:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06d50e8c-11fc-4b4e-8ec1-d6a3ee232306
- 2 Aug 2018 at 14:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1747edd8-280c-419f-a50e-6195e1ea332b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06d50e8c-11fc-4b4e-8ec1-d6a3ee232306
  31st January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1747edd8-280c-419f-a50e-6195e1ea332b
  2nd August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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