--- title: "Provision of Supported Living Services in High Wycombe for Adults with Learning Disabilities" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2fa77a60-0da3-4029-949b-1dc2f48fd78b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2fa77a60-0da3-4029-949b-1dc2f48fd78b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2fa77a60-0da3-4029-949b-1dc2f48fd78b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2fa77a60-0da3-4029-949b-1dc2f48fd78b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2018-10-18" --- # Provision of Supported Living Services in High Wycombe for Adults with Learning Disabilities Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2fa77a60-0da3-4029-949b-1dc2f48fd78b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2fa77a60-0da3-4029-949b-1dc2f48fd78b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2fa77a60-0da3-4029-949b-1dc2f48fd78b.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by Buckinghamshire County Council for the project titled "Provision of Supported Living Services in High Wycombe for Adults with Learning Disabilities." This initiative falls under the category of social work and related services and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract is currently in the award stage, with an active status as of October 9, 2018, after being published on October 18, 2018. The contract period is set to begin on 1st December 2018 and will last for two years, with the possibility of a one-year extension. Interested bidders were required to submit their tenders by midday on 20th June 2018 via the Buckinghamshire Business Portal. This tender presents excellent opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand into social care services. Companies specialising in supported living arrangements, independent living services, or those with experience in working with individuals with learning disabilities would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The commission of three services within this contract allows for potential collaborations and partnerships that can enhance service provision and drive business growth within the sector. ## Notice The Council will commission 3 Supported Living services under one contract for adults with learning disabilities. The contract will be for 2 years with an option to extend for 1 year. Two services will be transitional; working with the Service Users to enable greater independent living skills and increasing their suitability for move on to Independent Living Accommodation. The expectation is that the Service Users will be ready to move on to their new accommodation by the contract end. The remaining service will be required to work with service users preparing them for moving on to more fit for purpose supported living accommodation in the future. The expectation is that this goal will be achieved by the contract end. During the contract term the supplier will be required to: *Review each Service User's allocation of support hours and identify ways of achieving the best outcomes and further saving/efficiencies. *Work with Service Users to provide support in sourcing more Independent Living Accommodation as their level of independent living skills increases. *Work with the Council and housing suppliers to facilitate the move on process and plan the transition pathway. The contract start date is 1.12.2018. Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) may apply to this contract. 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 20.6.2018. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e45610fe-b9dc-4c7d-90ce-47153d497dba | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 8 Oct 2018 | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2018 - 30 Nov 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,459,000 | | 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 | 1 | | Supplier names | HIGHTOWN HOUSING ASSOCIATION | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85310000 - Social work services ## Release History - 18 Oct 2018 at 10:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e45610fe-b9dc-4c7d-90ce-47153d497dba - 15 May 2018 at 12:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9014192d-9c23-4eca-a960-d814ae098516 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e45610fe-b9dc-4c7d-90ce-47153d497dba 18th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9014192d-9c23-4eca-a960-d814ae098516 15th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=57c4b80d-3658-e811-80eb-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.buckscc.gov.uk - http://www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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