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title: "Further Competition from EMP for 16+ Supported Accommodation Service April - June"
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# Further Competition from EMP for 16+ Supported Accommodation Service April - June

Buyer: KIRKLEES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-699d721a-f904-48fb-b8fc-35c847410bf6

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## Summary

The Council of the Borough of Kirklees has awarded contracts for the provision of 16+ Supported Accommodation Services through its Electronic Market Place (EMP), operating under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contracts, pertaining to the health and social work services industry, will address the requirements set forth by the Children's Act 1989 & 2004, aiming to support looked-after children and care leavers. The awarded contracts are managed selectively via a dynamic purchasing system and will commence on 1st April 2024, running until 30th June 2024. The services will be delivered across multiple categories of accommodation, including self-contained units and shared living arrangements, specifically within the Yorkshire and the Humber region, addressing the needs of care leavers and looked-after children.

This tender presents diverse opportunities for businesses specialising in social care services to engage in meaningful work that impacts the community positively. Companies with experience in providing supported accommodation and facilitating the independence of young people aging out of care, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, are well-suited for these projects. With an anticipated annual value of around £3,000,000 and multiple categories of service provision, there is ample room for business growth and development. The selective procurement process ensures that only capable economic operators with relevant expertise are invited, providing a competitive yet promising environment for qualifying businesses to thrive.

## Notice

The Council of the Borough of Kirklees (the "Council") is conducting this procurement exercise, in accordance with the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102), and intends to establish an Electronic Market Place ("EMP") with Providers with relevant experience and ability for the provision of Supported Accommodation to looked after or care leavers aged 16+. The Council established a 16+ Supported Accommodation Electronic Market Place (EMP) to meet its duties under the Childrens Act 1989 & 2004 when securing a Supported Accommodation placement for either; * a looked after child is placed in an 'other arrangements' placement or * a care leaver is placed in 'suitable accommodation' The Council requires four types of provision, which are aligned with Ofsted's four categories of supported accommodation, as set out below: * Category 1 - Supported Accommodation in a self-contained unit The accommodation is for the sole use of the child or for the child and other individuals living with the child (For example; partner, sibling or children) as agreed by the Council. * Category 2 - Supported accommodation in a shared or group living situation (Ring fenced for looked after children and care leavers only) The accommodation is for looked after children and care leavers only. There may be care leavers over the age of 18 living at the accommodation. Each child will have their own bedroom but will share communal areas (For example: kitchen, or a living area.) * Category 3 - Supported accommodation in a shared or group living situation (Not limited to looked after children and care leavers) The supported accommodation in a shared or group living situation in premises which are not limited to accommodating looked after children and care leavers. Each child will have their own bedroom but will share communal areas (For example: kitchen, or a living area.) * Category 4 - Supported accommodation provided by an individual or individuals in a private residence (which is the main residence of that individual or individuals) Children are accommodated in a private residence. This is accommodation hosted by an individual (or Individuals) such as supported lodgings. Supported accommodation, provides support to young people aged 16+ who are either looked after by the local authority or care leavers. The aim of supported accommodation is to help these young people develop their independence in preparation for adulthood whilst keeping them safe in a homely and nurturing environment. This EMP is anticipated to run from 01 April 2024 to 31 March 2034. Call off for the provision of Supported Accommodation Services 16+ for the council o f the borough of Kirklees. Proposals were invited from the Council from shortlisted capable economic operators currently on the Electronic Marketplace KMCCYP-192 for the period of 1st April 2024 - 30th June 2024

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b5cbddd-fbf0-48b7-a6b2-3b297961f5bf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,971,649 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,971,649 |
| 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 | KIRKLEES COUNCIL |
| Locality | HUDDERSFIELD |
| Post town | Huddersfield |
| Postcode | HD1 9EY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees |
| Local authority | Kirklees |
| Electoral ward | Newsome |
| Westminster constituency | Huddersfield |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | ALEYAH HOUSE; APEX PATHWAY; DREAMSS; INDEPENDENT LIVING PROJECT; INSPSIRE HOMES LS8; RESTORATIVE SOCIAL CARE SERVICES; STRIVE TO BE INDEPENDENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2024 at 08:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b5cbddd-fbf0-48b7-a6b2-3b297961f5bf
- 16 Nov 2023 at 16:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29883980-5cbf-447e-8a10-20ad50eb6071

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b5cbddd-fbf0-48b7-a6b2-3b297961f5bf
  22nd August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29883980-5cbf-447e-8a10-20ad50eb6071
  16th November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicPurchase/75241/0/0?returnUrl=ctm/Supplier/publictenders&b=YORTENDER
  Tender Documents can be found https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicPurchase/75241/0/0?returnUrl=ctm/Supplier/publictenders&b=YORTENDER

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