--- title: "Housing Support linked to Short Term Accommodation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a438d14c-153e-415f-b9cf-a228c8b567b1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a438d14c-153e-415f-b9cf-a228c8b567b1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a438d14c-153e-415f-b9cf-a228c8b567b1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a438d14c-153e-415f-b9cf-a228c8b567b1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2019-08-05" --- # Housing Support linked to Short Term Accommodation Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a438d14c-153e-415f-b9cf-a228c8b567b1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a438d14c-153e-415f-b9cf-a228c8b567b1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a438d14c-153e-415f-b9cf-a228c8b567b1.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Cumbria County Council aims to secure a housing support service linked to short-term accommodation for young people in the North West of England. This tender, titled "Housing Support linked to Short Term Accommodation," is currently in the open stage, with a tender period ending on 2nd September 2019. The total value for this contract is approximately £2,153,642, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2020, concluding on 31st July 2023. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, geared towards delivering essential health and social work services. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in health and social services, particularly those focusing on housing support and youth services. Companies specialising in flexible service delivery and strong partnership working would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the project emphasises tailored support for young people transitioning to independent living. The inclusion of innovative service specifications reflects a shift towards preventative measures, making this an appealing opportunity for both small and medium-sized enterprises aiming to expand their involvement in public sector contracts. ## Notice The Authority's current Short Term Accommodation Support Service is designed to meet a range of housing support needs presented by young people across the county and is due to end 31st March 2020. The Authority currently commissions 69 units of supported accommodation. Between April 2016 and 31 March 2019 the Authority received a total of 1226 referrals of which 656 (54%) were accepted. Of those young people receiving housing related support, 51% were aged between 16-17 years; 41% were aged 18-21 years; 8% were aged 22-24 years. Twenty six young people in the services were care leavers and of those 12 were aged 16-17 years. Under the Children Act 1989, the Authority has a statutory duty to provide suitable accommodation to a 16-17 year old who requests help; it also a duty to provide support in finding and keeping accommodation to formerly looked after children until they are 21 years old (or 25 if in education or training). The Authority has no statutory duty to offer housing related support to people who are not in these groups. Having conducted a thorough review of Short Term Accommodation services, Cumbria County Council has concluded that in addition to its statutory responsibilities, it will continue to offer provision to young people to whom they do not owe a statutory duty as an early prevention measure to reduce the need for support or intervention in the future. In response to the findings of the service review, the Authority has adopted the principles of the St Basil's Positive Pathway model to meet the needs of young people in Cumbria. As a result there are significant changes to the Service Specifications which now reflect an increased emphasis on: * A clear and effective referral Pathway into supported accommodation or flexible support, accessed through a single point. * A Pathway to enable young people to make the transition from requiring intensive support through to independent living. * Support, which is delivered flexibly and based on the assessment of individual needs; for example a young person might require intermittent levels of high support when they first enter the Pathway, followed by periods of reduced support. * Strong partnership working, based on the need to deliver clear outcomes, which add value to a young person's journey through the Pathway. * Enhanced Contract monitoring and Contract management arrangements. * Continuous improvement. These changes are taking place within a national context of reduced central government funding to local authorities. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14cc9b79-4d3a-4bc6-91c6-e47168ac1873 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Aug 2019 | | Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Jul 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,153,642 | | 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 | CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CARLISLE | | Post town | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA1 1RZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland | | Local authority | Cumberland | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Carlisle | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 5 Aug 2019 at 10:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14cc9b79-4d3a-4bc6-91c6-e47168ac1873 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14cc9b79-4d3a-4bc6-91c6-e47168ac1873 5th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8cac5971-6db7-e911-80f8-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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