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title: "Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Accommodation and Support for Care Leavers"
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# Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Accommodation and Support for Care Leavers

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e41d54bf-b30b-4faa-9861-e9422b9e4c3e

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## Summary

The Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is initiating a tender for the establishment of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) titled "Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Accommodation and Support for Care Leavers". This procurement is categorised under health and social work services and is aimed at providing high-quality accommodation and support for care leavers aged 16 to 18, as well as support for those over 18. The tender period is set to close on 2nd February 2018, while the contract is intended to commence on 1st March 2018 and run until 29th February 2024. The total value of this procurement is £5,000,000 and the proposed delivery addresses are within the East of England region of the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social care, accommodation services, and support systems tailored for young adults transitioning from care. Providers who can offer various support models, including single-unit and shared accommodation with 24-hour support and additional key-working assistance, will be well-suited to compete. Companies that align with the needs outlined by the Southend-on-Sea Borough Council can leverage this contract to expand their service offerings and engage in meaningful partnerships that contribute to the welfare of care leavers in the region.

## Notice

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council ("the Council") is establishing a Provider list, using a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), of organisations who are able to provide high quality accommodation and support for Care Leavers. This Dynamic Purchasing System enables Commissioners to procure a sufficient number of Providers who can provide accommodation and support for care leavers. Providers may be invited to tender for contracts for the following accommodation and support for care leavers: * Single-unit 'Low Profile' Support and Accommodation (24 hour support with on-site sleep-in provision) for Care Leavers (aged 16-18) * Shared 'Low Profile' Support and Accommodation (24 hour support with on-site sleep-in provision for Care Leavers (aged 16-18) * 'Complex' Support and Accommodation (24 hour support with on-site sleep-in support plus additional 1:1 key-working support based on need) for Care Leavers (aged 16-18) * Accommodation and Support for over 18's (accommodation plus visiting support)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b7b7130-934e-4b0d-bdec-5f66875c8db2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 29 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| 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 | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6LR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 27 Dec 2017 at 09:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b7b7130-934e-4b0d-bdec-5f66875c8db2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b7b7130-934e-4b0d-bdec-5f66875c8db2
  27th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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