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title: "Provision of Semi-Independent Accommodation and Support Services for 16+ Young People"
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buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Semi-Independent Accommodation and Support Services for 16+ Young People

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20a33143-5164-4620-a1aa-27d12a5774ac

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## Summary

Buckinghamshire County Council is seeking providers for the "Provision of Semi-Independent Accommodation and Support Services for 16+ Young People". This procurement is part of the social work and related services industry and is located in the South East of England. The contract is in the Award stage, with a total contract value of £1,428,311 for a period of three years, starting from February 1, 2019, and an option to extend for up to two additional years. Interested suppliers must have registered on the Buckinghamshire Business Portal and submitted their tenders, with the return date having been midday on September 24, 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in support services for vulnerable young people. Providers offering semi-independent accommodation and related support, particularly those experienced in working with Looked After Children, care leavers, or at-risk youth populations, would be ideally positioned to compete for this contract. The involvement of various local suppliers suggests a collaborative environment, enhancing the potential for impactful service delivery in this vital area of social care.

## Notice

Buckinghamshire County Council (the Council) is tendering a new series of small block contracts to ensure the provision of semi-independent accommodation and support for 16+ Young People who are Looked After, Leaving Care or Children in Need (including Asylum Seekers, pregnant young women, Homeless and those in the criminal justice system who cannot go home for bail or remand purposes).The contract will be for 3 years with an option to extend by 2 further 1 year periods. The contract start date is 1.2.19. If your organisation wishes to participate in this process, you need to register with the Buckinghamshire Business Portal and express an interest in this opportunity. You will be unable to take part if you do no register on the Portal and express an interest in the opportunity. Link to the Portal http://www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk Tenders must be returned via Buckinghamshire Business Portal. The tender return date is midday 24.9.2018.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9efbc8e1-ea96-45cb-9a74-a3966524241c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,428,311 |
| 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 | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYLESBURY |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP20 1YG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Aylesbury North |
| Westminster constituency | Aylesbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | ABIDING; CONNECTION SUPPORT; DENMA SOCIAL ENTERPRISES; ONE YMCA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2019 at 10:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9efbc8e1-ea96-45cb-9a74-a3966524241c
- 17 Aug 2018 at 09:26 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e420291c-45a5-4572-ac4d-e998bb2845dd
- 17 Aug 2018 at 09:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e420291c-45a5-4572-ac4d-e998bb2845dd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9efbc8e1-ea96-45cb-9a74-a3966524241c
  20th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e420291c-45a5-4572-ac4d-e998bb2845dd
  17th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.buckscc.gov.uk
- http://www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk

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