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title: "Semi Independent Accommodation and Support Services"
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# Semi Independent Accommodation and Support Services

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-31dc6e78-dea8-4b0a-b9cb-e415403faeb8

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## Summary

Essex County Council is at the procurement stage for the "Semi Independent Accommodation and Support Services" contract, aimed at securing providers for a variety of supported accommodation services for young people, including those in care and unaccompanied asylum seekers. This procurement operates under an open procedure within a light touch regime, with a total estimated value of £25 million. The tender period concluded on 23rd June 2017, and the contract period runs from 16th October 2017 to 15th May 2020. Services will be delivered in the East of England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the health and social work services sector, particularly those equipped to deliver accommodation and support for vulnerable groups. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-placed to compete, given the specification invites applications for multiple service lots without restrictions. Candidates can apply for either single or multiple lots, creating further opportunities for collaboration between service providers and enhanced service delivery across the board.

## Notice

Essex County Council is seeking to secure a number of providers to deliver a range of supported accommodation services for young people under a framework agreement within the following lots: A. Semi-independent accommodation and support for eligible and relevant young people and young people in care. B. Semi-independent accommodation and support for Unaccompanied Asylum Seekers C. Accommodation for families and individuals with no recourse to public funds Candidates are advised that there is no restriction on the number of lots which they can apply for- the Councilwelcomes applications for either single or multiple lots.This procurement will be conducted under an open,single stage process utilising the light touch regime. Additional information: Additional info: Please note that all tender submissions must be issued via the Council's e-tendering portal, iSupplier which can be accessed via the following link: http://www.essex.gov.uk/Business-Partners/Supplying-Council/Pages/Supplier-portal.aspx From the e-sourcing home page please select "number" from the drop-down list and enter "81004" in the search field to locate this opportunity. The Council is unable to accept any submissions via e-mail or any other form of communication, in order to maintain equitable, transparent treatment of all candidates.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fe45554-d0ba-4b42-8799-75b80547fb19 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 15 Oct 2017 - 15 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000,000 |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | ESSEX |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1HQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 24 |
| Supplier names | ADEN HOMES; AEGIS HOMES; ALPHA CARE SERVICES; BRIGHT STARS CARE; CARE R US T/A KROSSROADS; CENTURION CARE SERVICES; CREATIVE SUPPORT SOLUTIONS; F & J CONSULTS T/A GREENBRIDGE 16; FONJOCK'S SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE LIMITED T/A FEVACA; GOOD 2 GO CARE SERVICES; GREEN HARVEST CAPITAL CONSULTING; HEARTWOOD OUTREACH SERVICES; INSPIRE SUPPORT AND CONSULTANCY SERVICES; LCS PARTNERSHIPS; LINCOLNS CARE; LOOK AHEAD CARE AND SUPPORT; MERRYVALE SEMI-INDEPENDENT; MIDCO CARE; NAID PROJECTS; PRECISE CARE SOLUTIONS; RESIDENTIAL GROUP; RIGHT CHOICE SERVICE; SUPPORT WORKS; VISTA INTERIORS T/A VISTA PROJECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2018 at 16:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fe45554-d0ba-4b42-8799-75b80547fb19
- 19 May 2017 at 10:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49659460-ae75-4bea-a341-3f192ee9bc3a
- 19 May 2017 at 10:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49659460-ae75-4bea-a341-3f192ee9bc3a
- 21 Feb 2017 at 14:51 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ffb8cf3-ea84-413b-86a5-f202430fa8c0
- 23 Jan 2017 at 10:35 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ffb8cf3-ea84-413b-86a5-f202430fa8c0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fe45554-d0ba-4b42-8799-75b80547fb19
  21st March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49659460-ae75-4bea-a341-3f192ee9bc3a
  19th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ffb8cf3-ea84-413b-86a5-f202430fa8c0
  21st February 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f7cd6d7a-bef1-423e-b4b3-a09283d284d9
  Slides from previous market engagement event
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/62536540-6317-4b2f-b38e-6c8e2b8504d8
  Bidder's Guidance
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9eb63551-bfb7-4ea6-9353-c208f4e3359f
  SIA Service Specification

## Notice URLs

- http://www.essex.gov.uk/Business-Partners/Supplying-Council/Pages/Supplier-portal.aspx

## Provenance

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