--- title: "Dynamic Purchasing Vehicle for Semi-Independent Accommodation and Support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ff6f876a-d605-47e7-a270-5426b15c1954" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ff6f876a-d605-47e7-a270-5426b15c1954" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff6f876a-d605-47e7-a270-5426b15c1954.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff6f876a-d605-47e7-a270-5426b15c1954.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH & FULHAM" published: "2020-02-17" --- # Dynamic Purchasing Vehicle for Semi-Independent Accommodation and Support Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH & FULHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff6f876a-d605-47e7-a270-5426b15c1954 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ff6f876a-d605-47e7-a270-5426b15c1954) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff6f876a-d605-47e7-a270-5426b15c1954.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham is initiating a tender for a Dynamic Purchasing Vehicle for Semi-Independent Accommodation and Support, focusing on social work services. This procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, and bids will be accepted until 11 February 2025. The services required include floating support, accommodation with support, supported lodgings, and parent and child support with accommodation, catering to various needs across British Overseas Territories, Europe, and the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social care, accommodation support, and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses engaged in providing support for young individuals and families, especially those with a focus on independence training and accommodation services, are likely to find this opportunity particularly relevant for growth and expansion. ## Notice 1) Floating Support - This is defined as direct support with a young person, supporting them to work towards the outcomes specified by the Contracting Body and those in Section 3 above. It excludes services that include accommodation. Direct support is defined as time that the Provider spends working directly with the young person named within the Individual Service Agreement or attending meetings about the Young Person at the request of the Contracting Body. It excludes 'group work' unless otherwise agreed by the Contracting Body. Such work would typically include: independence training, support with education, employment and training or accompanying young people to appointments. It may also include support to manage tenancies and the development of practical independent living skills. 2) Accommodation with Support - This is defined as services that deliver both accommodation and support. This Service Level incorporates young people with a multitude of needs and will include a variety of accommodation types. For example, it includes large hostels/foyers as well as single occupancy units. Services can have different staffing/support structures. There is a requirement that there is a minimum of one hour a week of direct support to a specific Young Person. 3) Supported Lodgings - This is defined as accommodation provided via private individuals ('hosts') who offer one or more rooms in their home on a lodgings basis and, in collaboration with the Provider, offer varying levels of support. It aims to provide a safe and supportive environment and an opportunity to develop skills necessary for independent living. 4) Parent(s) & Child Support with Accommodation - This is defined as a service providing accommodation with support to parent(s) aged 16-25 years old and their child(ren). Services must meet all the requirements set out for Service Level 2: Accommodation with Support. The property must be suitable to accommodate children. For example, the bedroom must be large enough to accommodate a child's cot. There must also be access to and space within the property to facilitate a reasonable level of standard baby equipment (i.e. pushchairs, highchairs). Contractors will be appointed on the DPS and call-offs will be conducted until 11/02/2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/086a068a-3a50-4f44-9aea-443aee11d98b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - DPS | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Feb 2020 | | Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Feb 2025 - 11 Feb 2025 | | 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH & FULHAM | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | West London | | Postcode | W6 9JU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham | | Local authority | Hammersmith and Fulham | | Electoral ward | Hammersmith Broadway | | Westminster constituency | Hammersmith and Chiswick | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85310000 - Social work services ## Release History - 17 Feb 2020 at 13:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/086a068a-3a50-4f44-9aea-443aee11d98b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/086a068a-3a50-4f44-9aea-443aee11d98b 17th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://wla.esourcingportal.com e-tendering platform ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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