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title: "HCC 10/22 - Supported Living at Forest Lane"
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# HCC 10/22 - Supported Living at Forest Lane

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - ADULT CARE SERVICES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e57a1816-a0e9-437f-a7f1-3bf296b9017d

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## Summary

The Hertfordshire County Council - Adult Care Services has initiated a procurement process titled "HCC 10/22 - Supported Living at Forest Lane" under the services category. The project involves a transformation initiative from hospital care to Supported Living service for adults with severe learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, with a tender period ending on January 16, 2023. The contract period is set to start on July 1, 2023, and end on June 30, 2028.

This tender opportunity by the Hertfordshire County Council can be particularly beneficial for providers experienced in supporting individuals with severe learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs, and those adept at managing transformation projects. Businesses interested in offering community-based support and personalised care should consider participating. The Council aims to engage in a collaborative process to select a Supported Living provider that can cater to the needs of the service users efficiently and create a positive impact on their lives through the proposed project.

## Notice

ALTHOUGH THERE IS NO LONGER ACCESS TO THE PROVIDER EVENT - ACCESS TO THE DOCUMENT SET WILL NOW BE AVAILABLE UNTIL MONDAY 16TH JANUARY 2023 15.00 HRS- PLEASE SEE GENERAL CLARIFICATION INFORMATION FOR FURTHER UPDATES Hertfordshire County Council ('the Council') wishes to invite interested Care Providers to attend an on-line information and feedback event on Wednesday 2nd November 2022 at 1pm via Zoom. Organisations can sign up to the event via the link provided in the attached PPME Document. The Council will consider the input and responses received as part of this PPME event to help inform the Council's options and further decision making regarding the below intended project. Project Background This project is a transformation project, exercised in collaboration with London Borough of Barnet and Northwest London Integrated Commissioning Boards (ICBs) Hertfordshire is currently host to a registered hospital for adults with severe learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. The service is currently commissioned by Hertfordshire County Council, London Borough of Barnet, North Central London and Northwest London Integrated Commissioning Boards (ICBs) The service is currently provided by Hertfordshire Partnership University - NHS Foundation trust (HPFT). Following in-depth co-production, individual assessments, and best interest decisions, and in line with national ambitions to offer people personalised support, this project is looking to transform the current hospital service into a Supported Living service. Some people living in the service have chosen to move to different services off site, but the majority of people want to remain on site. The transformation will include a cultural change in support and care, a personalised approach to create community links and opportunities for the people living in the service, and a change of their environment (refurbishment of accommodation). Current Position and Scope -The service is currently registered hospital care provided in 6 bungalows with 29 spaces. Currently 20 people are being supported in this service. -The current plans are proposing use of 4 bungalows for Supported Living, offering tenancies for up to 16 people in total. -The proposals are under constant review and may change. -Extensive engagement with service users, their families and advocates has taken place over the past two years. All people had a needs assessment, and where appropriate a best interest decision. This information informs the proposals. -Current legal advice suggests that TUPE does not apply as the current staff group is trained in health care, whilst a future staff group will be social care, applying a different set of skills. -The project requires a Supported Living provider that has extensive experience in supporting people with severe learning disabilities, autism, behavioural needs, communicat... Additional information: To access the PPME documentation please visit www.supplyhertfordshire.uk and follow the on-screen guidance. To participate in this PPME information and feedback event on 2nd November at 1pm online (via zoom). Organisations can sign up to the event via the link provided in the PPME Document If you are experiencing problems In-Tend offer a help section which includes a dedicated UK support desk which can be contacted via email: support@in-tend.co.uk or Telephone: +44 1144070065 for any website/technical questions, Monday to Friday, 8:30-17:00. PLEASE NOTE THE START AND END DATE FOR ANY RFESULTING CONTRACT ARE INDICATIVE ONLY Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c65e54fc-9928-4e19-b1e7-b26a28076a5b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2023 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| 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 | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - ADULT CARE SERVICES |
| Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG13 8DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | East Hertfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Hertford Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2022 at 10:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c65e54fc-9928-4e19-b1e7-b26a28076a5b
- 20 Dec 2022 at 10:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c65e54fc-9928-4e19-b1e7-b26a28076a5b
- 7 Nov 2022 at 15:12 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c65e54fc-9928-4e19-b1e7-b26a28076a5b
- 7 Nov 2022 at 15:06 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c65e54fc-9928-4e19-b1e7-b26a28076a5b
- 21 Oct 2022 at 13:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c65e54fc-9928-4e19-b1e7-b26a28076a5b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c65e54fc-9928-4e19-b1e7-b26a28076a5b
  20th December 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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