--- title: "Semi-independent Accommodation Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8fda1812-274b-4fab-9e35-f7ce928009a8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8fda1812-274b-4fab-9e35-f7ce928009a8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8fda1812-274b-4fab-9e35-f7ce928009a8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8fda1812-274b-4fab-9e35-f7ce928009a8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-03-12" --- # Semi-independent Accommodation Framework Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8fda1812-274b-4fab-9e35-f7ce928009a8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8fda1812-274b-4fab-9e35-f7ce928009a8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8fda1812-274b-4fab-9e35-f7ce928009a8.json) ## Summary Essex County Council is seeking providers for the "Semi-independent Accommodation Framework," aimed at delivering supported accommodation services for young people and vulnerable families. This procurement will follow an open procedure under the light touch regime, with a total contract value of £30,500,000. The tender period closes on 22 April 2021, and successful contracts will commence from 18 October 2021, continuing until 17 October 2025. The services required will be based in the East of England, within the health and social work services sector. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses offering social care, accommodation services, and associated support systems. Companies, particularly Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), will benefit from the flexibility to apply for multiple lots, enabling them to showcase a variety of service capabilities. This framework also allows for future entrants to join during its four-year duration, suggesting ongoing prospects for competition and engagement in the social services market. ## 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: 1. Semi-independent accommodation and support for eligible and relevant young people aged 16 and 17 2. Semi-independent accommodation and support for Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) aged 16 and 17, including where initial age assessment is required 3. Accommodation for families and individuals with no recourse to public funds (NRPF) 4. Semi-independent accommodation and support for eligible and relevant young people aged 16 and 17, who have complex needs that require extended, intensive support and supervision Prospective candidates are also advised that they will be required to provide both the accommodation and support elements of this service full details of which are provided within the specification which forms part of the tender documentation for this procurement and can be accessed via the Council's e-sourcing portal, Proactis: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login. Candidates are advised that there is no restriction on the number of lots which they can apply for and the Council welcomes 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: Candidates are advised that this framework will incorporate a refresh mechanism to enable new entrants to apply to join the framework which is anticipated to be enacted at the 2 year anniversary or as required by the Council during its 4 year lifetime. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/784a3310-f965-48d7-9ec3-56446f88bc91 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Oct 2021 - 17 Oct 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CHELMSFORD | | Post town | Chelmsford | | Postcode | CM1 1QH | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 12 Mar 2021 at 15:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/784a3310-f965-48d7-9ec3-56446f88bc91 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/784a3310-f965-48d7-9ec3-56446f88bc91 12th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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