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title: "Agreement for the provision of a Support Solutions for Vulnerable Young People in Dorset"
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# Agreement for the provision of a Support Solutions for Vulnerable Young People in Dorset

Buyer: DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4d7d7b0-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

Dorset County Council is seeking providers through an open procurement method for the "Agreement for the provision of Support Solutions for Vulnerable Young People in Dorset." This initiative is aimed at enhancing housing-related support for vulnerable young individuals aged 16 to 21 in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender spans from 1st July 2016 until 30th June 2021, with the tender period concluding on 31st March 2016. The total contract value is £6,500,000 and the programme focuses on delivering essential services that promote independence and prevent homelessness among this demographic.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for organisations specialising in social and welfare services, particularly those experienced in working with vulnerable youths. Companies providing housing support, independent living skill training, and flexible support services will find this tender aligns with their capabilities. The local authorities and charities with established reputations in community support and housing interventions are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, providing a chance to expand their reach and impact within the region.

## Notice

From 1st July 2016 Dorset Vulnerable Young People's Support Solutions will deliver housing related interventions offering a number of solutions to support vulnerable young people aged 16 to 21 years who are homeless or in need of housing related support. (Including Looked After Children and Young Offenders). Solutions will deliver housing related support services to assist vulnerable young people to develop or maintain their independence within the community thus preventing loss of their home or tenancy and/or the otherwise unnecessary use of more institutional forms of care. The service will provide support which will help young people develop their potential over time to live more independently. It does not cover the provision of day services or day opportunities or any service that includes the delivery of personal care. The support solutions will be accommodation based and will be designed to ensure that as a key priority vulnerable young people are in satisfactory accommodation or receiving housing related interventions and support solutions. Across the Districts and Boroughs of Dorset the partners aim is to provide a range of housing interventions and support solutions for vulnerable young people to include: 1) Independent living skills in money management, DIY, cooking and accessing benefits. 2) WIFI in each property/unit of accommodation 3) Flexible support in a range of tenures including social, council, private and within the family home. 4) Flexible/Tapering, Move-on support - a young person's support worker will continue to support the young person as they move on from supported accommodation ensuring consistency in their relationships. 5) Drop-in support. 6) Virtual support. 7) Advocacy. 8) Support solutions for those very vulnerable young people with complex needs who need additional support with daily living tasks. Vulnerable young people, and in particular those that are homeless including those leaving local authority care services, face a number of barriers to training, employment and social interaction. We need to help give them better opportunities in life. And by ensuring young people have the necessary life skills. Vulnerable young people's housing interventions support solutions will deliver: * Outcomes to meet individual need * A joined-up approach to service delivery between partner agencies * Choice of options for resolving needs, presented at an early stage * Support to exercise choice where required There will be multiple ways for young people to be referred to the service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4da3efe6-72d4-4acf-9d39-ede3d134a26b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 May 2016 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2016 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,500,000 |
| 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 | DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | BOURNEMOUTH CHURCHES HOUSING ASSOCIATION; RAGLAN HOUSING ASSOCIATION; STEP BY STEP; THE LILY HOUSING PROJECT; YOU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 75123000 - Administrative housing services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4da3efe6-72d4-4acf-9d39-ede3d134a26b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4da3efe6-72d4-4acf-9d39-ede3d134a26b
  10th June 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ae440072-add1-e511-810c-000c29c9ba21
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dorsetforyou.com/

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