--- title: "Housing Support, Safebase, Supported Lodgings and Support for Care Leavers with Complex Needs for Young People and Families in Worcestershire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e38e9e06-5eef-4734-9505-9881c4025e10" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e38e9e06-5eef-4734-9505-9881c4025e10" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e38e9e06-5eef-4734-9505-9881c4025e10.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e38e9e06-5eef-4734-9505-9881c4025e10.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2019-07-01" --- # Housing Support, Safebase, Supported Lodgings and Support for Care Leavers with Complex Needs for Young People and Families in Worcestershire Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e38e9e06-5eef-4734-9505-9881c4025e10 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e38e9e06-5eef-4734-9505-9881c4025e10) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e38e9e06-5eef-4734-9505-9881c4025e10.json) ## Summary Worcestershire County Council is seeking to commission a range of services under the tender titled "Housing Support, Safebase, Supported Lodgings and Support for Care Leavers with Complex Needs for Young People and Families in Worcestershire." This procurement process falls within the social work services category, specifically focused on providing support and accommodation for vulnerable young people and families across Worcestershire. The procurement method is open, with the tender period closing on 13th August 2019. The contract will commence in December 2019 and run until November 2022. Interested parties must express their interest and submit relevant documents through the specified portals. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work services, supported accommodation, and youth welfare, particularly those offering innovative solutions for young people facing homelessness or complex needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to compete, as the council encourages diverse providers to apply. The varied service lots include housing support, emergency accommodation, and floating support packages, catering to a wide range of requirements in the area. ## Notice Worcestershire County Council are looking to commission a range of services to support and/or accommodate young people and young families. Providers will be invited to bid for a range of provision made available in different locations, with coverage across the county of Worcestershire. The requirements are for the provision of; Lot A - Housing Related Support for young people (including those who have children of their own living with them), who are homeless or threatened with homelessness - including 16 and 17 year olds who may be accommodated as a result of homelessness by children's social care, 16-21 year olds who have additional support needs in order to maintain their current accommodation and Care Leavers aged 18-25 inclusive. Lot B - Safe Base short term, emergency accommodation for young people aged between 16 and 17 (at the time of placement), who are experiencing homelessness. Lot C - Supported lodgings (including emergency supported lodgings) - Accommodation in a host's home for any young person aged 16 - 17 who are not yet ready or able to live independently, or accommodation for children who are Looked After (aged 16 and 17) or Care Leavers aged 18-25. The Council will fund the cost of the host, which includes the cost of delivery of accommodation and support. The council will also fund the annual cost to the provider of recruitment, training and support of the host. Lot D - Support and/or accommodation for care leavers - Fixed (i.e. accommodation and support) or floating (support only) intensive support packages for Care Leavers (18-25) with complex needs who may have been unable to maintain a tenancy. The requirements for this service will be based on individual's assessed need, therefore will be advertised on a framework as and when required. If you wish to view the documents for this opportunity please click 'Express Interest'. Following this, if you wish to apply for this opportunity please click 'Opt in' which will then enable you to view and complete the Standard Questionnaire and upload the relevant documents. After uploading all required documents and completing the questionnaire(s) please remember to press the 'Submit your Return' button at the bottom of the page. Suppliers will receive a system generated email to confirm successful submission of their return. Any questions or clarification should be conducted via 'Correspondence' through this portal. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db950958-d7fa-4472-bd00-94c23d1a50ae | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 1 Jul 2019 | | Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2019 - 30 Nov 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | WORCESTERSHIRE | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR5 2NP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | Nunnery | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation - 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation ## Release History - 1 Jul 2019 at 08:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db950958-d7fa-4472-bd00-94c23d1a50ae - 1 Jul 2019 at 08:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db950958-d7fa-4472-bd00-94c23d1a50ae ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db950958-d7fa-4472-bd00-94c23d1a50ae 1st July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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