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title: "PROVISION OF HOUSING MANAGEMENT SERVICE FOR CARE LEAVERS TRANSITIONAL FLATS IN AYLESBURY"
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# PROVISION OF HOUSING MANAGEMENT SERVICE FOR CARE LEAVERS TRANSITIONAL FLATS IN AYLESBURY

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d3eed357-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to Buckinghamshire County Council's tender titled "Provision of Housing Management Service for Care Leavers Transitional Flats in Aylesbury". This contract falls under the "Other community, social and personal services" industry category and is located in Aylesbury, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with a tender period that ended on 21st August 2015. The awarded contract, valued at £140,000, is set to commence on 1st July 2016 and conclude on 30th June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations specialising in housing management and support services, particularly those experienced in working with vulnerable individuals such as care leavers. Businesses that are adept at handling assured short-hold tenancy agreements and can demonstrate a commitment to providing affordable housing solutions are well-suited to compete. The leasing of these transitional flats, which are designed to assist young care leavers in becoming independent, underscores the demand for innovative housing management solutions in the social care sector.

## Notice

BCC are seeking a suitable organisation to provide a housing management service for 4 flats in a small block in Walton Road, Aylesbury. The property is owned by the BCC. The flats are all self-contained with 1 bedroom, open plan lounge/ kitchen and a bathroom included (One flat is compliant with the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act). They share a communal entrance with the flats split equally over 2 floors. The properties are located within 5 minutes' walk of the town centre. The scheme will be used to house 18-21 year old, single, Care Leavers who are waiting to be allocated permanent housing through the 4 District Council's housing registers. BCC have a Protocol in place with the District Councils which awards our single Care Leavers priority for re-housing, when assessed as 'ready for independence'. It is anticipated that Care Leavers will be housed in this project for a period of 2 - 6 months. Care Leavers housed in this accommodation will be assessed as 'ready for independence' and hence do not require on-site support services. They will have access to support and guidance from their Personal Advisor at the Council's Aftercare Team during normal office hours. The properties are currently being re-furbished with building works due to complete at the end of August 2015. We are looking to open the scheme in October 2015 subject to sourcing an appropriate organisation to provide a Housing Management Service. We are looking to grant a long lease for the 4 flats to an organisation with experience of working with vulnerable tenants. BCC would retain 100% nomination rights to the properties and the Housing Management Service would be expected to offer Assured Short-hold Tenancy agreements (AST's) to Care Leavers for the flats and to charge an 'affordable rent' in line with local housing benefit levels. The Housing Management Service will be expected to work collaboratively with BCC Property Services who will be responsible for annual gas and electrical checks and major maintenance tasks. The Housing Management Service will be responsible for undertaking the remaining tasks, such as sub-letting to our Care Leavers using AST's, collection of rents, basic maintenance and Health & Safety checks.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cbdbbee-b2da-4381-834e-f966f7865d5b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2015 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2016 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £140,000 |
| 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 | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYLESBURY |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP20 1YQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Aylesbury North |
| Westminster constituency | Aylesbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MEARS HOUSING MANAGEMENT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cbdbbee-b2da-4381-834e-f966f7865d5b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cbdbbee-b2da-4381-834e-f966f7865d5b
  28th June 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.buckscc.gov.uk

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