--- title: "Residential Accommodation for 16 and 17 Year Olds and Emergency Placements - Expression of Interest" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f9ba7e5f-d692-4320-89e0-2a2242e7862b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f9ba7e5f-d692-4320-89e0-2a2242e7862b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f9ba7e5f-d692-4320-89e0-2a2242e7862b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f9ba7e5f-d692-4320-89e0-2a2242e7862b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THURROCK COUNCIL" published: "2019-01-29" --- # Residential Accommodation for 16 and 17 Year Olds and Emergency Placements - Expression of Interest Buyer: THURROCK COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9ba7e5f-d692-4320-89e0-2a2242e7862b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f9ba7e5f-d692-4320-89e0-2a2242e7862b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f9ba7e5f-d692-4320-89e0-2a2242e7862b.json) ## Summary Thurrock Council is currently conducting an Expression of Interest for the provision of Residential Accommodation for 16 and 17 Year Olds and Emergency Placements. This procurement is classified under social work services with accommodation and falls within the services industry category. The procurement process is in the active stage of the tender initiation type, with the deadline for submissions set for 28th March 2019. Interested parties should submit their declarations by this date to participate in this open procedure market test, which seeks to identify providers capable of offering Up to four places in Ofsted regulated homes located in Essex (postal code RM17 6SL). This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the social care and accommodation sectors, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) who are looking to expand their service offerings. Potential competitors should be focused on providing quality care services to vulnerable young people, with the ability to manage smaller residential units. Despite there being no guarantee of business from the Council at this stage, engaging in this process could open doors to future contracting opportunities as the Council evaluates the marketplace for these essential services. ## Notice Thurrock Council is seeking to understand the market place for two types of Ofsted regulated registered residential children's homes: A. To exclusively place vulnerable young people aged 16 and 17 on admission, who are not yet ready to live in unregulated supported accommodation B. For emergency placements for young people aged 12-15 on admission In addition: C. Providers who have empty Ofsted regulated residential children's homes, but that are still registered with Ofsted Homes with a maximum of 4 young people are required. Smaller units are preferred. At this stage there is no guarantee of business from the Council with this simply being a market test. PLEASE VIEW THE APPENDED DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS Additional information: Please note this is an expression of Interest only with no guarantee of a contract with the Council. The Council is requesting interested parties to complete and return the interest declaration form (appendix 1) Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f161aaf-4f86-44a0-ae85-27503e60af2b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Mar 2019 - 30 Mar 2019 | | 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 | THURROCK COUNCIL | | Locality | ESSEX | | Post town | Romford | | Postcode | RM17 6SL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock | | Local authority | Thurrock | | Electoral ward | Grays Riverside | | Westminster constituency | Thurrock | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation ## Release History - 29 Jan 2019 at 10:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f161aaf-4f86-44a0-ae85-27503e60af2b - 29 Jan 2019 at 09:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f161aaf-4f86-44a0-ae85-27503e60af2b - 29 Jan 2019 at 09:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f161aaf-4f86-44a0-ae85-27503e60af2b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f161aaf-4f86-44a0-ae85-27503e60af2b 29th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/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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