--- title: "Provision of Supported Accommodation for Young People" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f705426b-4fe7-4c6b-a532-eeb35095178f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f705426b-4fe7-4c6b-a532-eeb35095178f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f705426b-4fe7-4c6b-a532-eeb35095178f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f705426b-4fe7-4c6b-a532-eeb35095178f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTHEND CITY COUNCIL" published: "2023-08-11" --- # Provision of Supported Accommodation for Young People Buyer: SOUTHEND CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f705426b-4fe7-4c6b-a532-eeb35095178f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f705426b-4fe7-4c6b-a532-eeb35095178f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f705426b-4fe7-4c6b-a532-eeb35095178f.json) ## Summary The Southend City Council is seeking suppliers for the "Provision of Supported Accommodation for Young People" tender, aimed at providing high-quality accommodation and support for young people aged 16-25. The tender falls under the industry category of other community, social, and personal services. The procurement stage is currently active, with a deadline for tenders set on October 20, 2023. The contract period is from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2027, with a total contract value of £10,400,000. This opportunity presents a chance for businesses in social work, health services, and related fields to provide services to support vulnerable young people in Southend on Sea. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, are encouraged to participate. The procurement method for this tender is open, allowing a broad range of businesses to compete and contribute to fulfilling the critical needs of the community. ## Notice Southend on Sea City Council is contracting for the provision of supported accommodation for young people aged 16-17 years and 18+. Supported accommodation provides high quality accommodation and support for young people to develop their independence and prepare for adult life while keeping them safe in a homely and nurturing environment. To deliver best outcomes for young people who need accommodation and support, we will establish a framework that encompasses five lots which comprise a variety of accommodation and support. Each individual placement will be secured under the terms of this framework agreement following a call off process between successful providers within the applicable lot. This service is for: * Young people aged 16 and 17 years, who are the responsibility of the Council, who are considered to be Looked After or Care Leavers and deemed Eligible, Relevant, or Qualifying as determined by the Care Planning, Placement and Case Review, Regulations and Guidance 2010 (revised 2015) and the Planning Transition to Adulthood for Care Leavers, Regulations and Guidance 2010 (revised 2015), who are in need of accommodation and support. * Young people aged 16 and 17 at risk of homelessness/homeless who are not Looked After but are considered a Child in Need under the Children's Act 1989 * Other young people aged 16 and 17 who are not Looked After or a Child in Need but are homeless and require age-appropriate provision. * Young people aged 18-25 with no recourse to public funds (NRPF) where the Council has a duty to provide them with accommodation Former relevant care leavers over the age of 18-25 who continue to meet the threshold for high support needs identified by a social worker assessment of need and confirmed by Council's panels, but are not eligible for support from adult social care Service specific outcomes: * Developing the independent living skills of young people * Improving the lives of young people * Improving the physical, emotional and mental health of young people Providers are required to stipulate at the time of tendering which lot(s) they will be able to offer in line with their Statement of Purpose. The requirements for each lot are set out below. 1 Multi-occupancy accommodation for 16-17 year olds with support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including 5 hours 1:1 support per person per week. 2 Multi-occupancy accommodation for 16-17 year old Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children with support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week including 5 hours 1:1 support per person per week. 3 Solo placement accommodation for 16-17 year olds with support on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for young people with high needs/ challenging behaviours e.g. gang involvement, child sexual exploitation behaviours, mental health issues, etc. 4 Multi-occupancy accommodation for young people 18 - 25 with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF). 5 Multi occupancy accommodation for former relevant young people age 18 -25 wh ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49ea9797-ec6e-462c-ab5c-5f04b0ddf7d0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,400,000 | | 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 CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | SOUTHEND ON SEA | | Post town | Southend-on-Sea | | Postcode | SS2 6LL | | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 11 Aug 2023 at 22:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49ea9797-ec6e-462c-ab5c-5f04b0ddf7d0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49ea9797-ec6e-462c-ab5c-5f04b0ddf7d0 11th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.southend.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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