--- title: "UASC Accomodation (HMO) (COVID response)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028f5b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-028f5b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028f5b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028f5b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-02-02" --- # UASC Accomodation (HMO) (COVID response) Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028f5b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-028f5b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028f5b.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by Suffolk County Council for the contract titled "UASC Accommodation (HMO) (COVID response)" within the welfare services for children and young people industry. This active tender is currently in the planning stage, with an anticipated contract duration of 12 months and the possibility of a 12-month extension. The total budget for this procurement is £624,000, and suppliers should note that expressions of interest must be submitted promptly, as the contract may be awarded urgently without a formal competitive process, in accordance with Regulation 32(1) of the Public Contracts Regulations. The tender period concludes on 28 February 2021. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in welfare services, especially those providing accommodation support and social work services geared towards young people. Companies that specialise in housing arrangements, such as supported living and Houses of Multiple Occupancy (HMOs), would be particularly well-suited to compete. The urgency of this procurement indicates a swift decision-making process, appealing to businesses that can mobilise quickly to deliver essential services and contribute to the welfare of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and young people in need. ## Notice Suffolk County Council (SCC) currently care for 227 UASC young people in a range of settings, including foster care, supported living, Housing Related Support and Houses of Multiple Occupancy (HMOs). As a result of the pandemic, Suffolk County Council are wishing to urgently commission additional accommodation services. Due to the urgency the Contract/s will be awarded subject to Regulation 32(1) of the Public Contracts Regulations, so there will not be a formal procurement process. THIS ADVERT IS NOT FOR A RESTRICTED PROCESS TENDER . Contract/s will be for a period of 12 months with the option to extend for up to a further 12 months. This notice is to notify the market and to request interested suppliers to contact us as a matter of urgency. Please contact the named contact for further information NOT http://www.suffolksourcing.uk ### Lot Information CD1326a UASC Accomodation (HMO) (COVID response) Suffolk County Council (SCC) currently care for 227 UASC young people in a range of settings, including foster care, supported living, Housing Related Support and Houses of Multiple Occupancy (HMOs). As a result of the pandemic the Home Office has not continued the level of interviews for asylum seekers, therefore there is a large increase in the number of UASC young people turning 18 without a decision due to a backlog. SCC currently has 48 young people post 18 without a decision, where we still have a responsibility to provide accommodation. To support these young people in the best way possible SCC are intending to deliver a contracted HMO service. Due to the urgency contract/s will be awarded subject to Regulation 32(1) of the Public Contracts Regulations. The advertised total value of PS624,000 is the total value of both lots. Additional information: If the Contracting Authority identifies that the scope of this procurement falls within a business sector which may be attractive to infiltration by organised crime groups, the Contracting Authority reserves the right to include enhanced probity checks / requirements at the award stages of the procurement. CD1326b UASC Accomodation Service (COVID response) Suffolk County Council (SCC) currently care for 227 UASC young people in a range of settings, including foster care, supported living, Housing Related Support and Houses of Multiple Occupancy (HMOs). As a result of the pandemic, Suffolk County Council are looking to support Kent County Council and Portsmouth County Councils with the pressures of increased unaccompanied asylum seeking children (UASC) young people in these local authorities. To support these additional numbers, SCC are wishing to commission a third provider to our current UASC supported independent living contracts. We require small shared housing arrangements with a low level of support over 2021. Due to the urgency the Contract will be awarded subject to Regulation 32(1) of the Public Contracts Regulations. The contract will be for the period of 12 months with the option to extend for up to a further 12 month period. The advertised total value of PS624,000 is the total value of both lots. Additional information: If the Contracting Authority identifies that the scope of this procurement falls within a business sector which may be attractive to infiltration by organised crime groups, the Contracting Authority reserves the right to include enhanced probity checks / requirements at the award stages of the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002053-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £624,000 | | Lots value | £624,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | IPSWICH | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP1 2BX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich | | Local authority | Ipswich | | Electoral ward | Gipping | | Westminster constituency | Ipswich | | Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 70 - Real estate services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 70210000 - Residential property renting or leasing services - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people ## Release History - 2 Feb 2021 at 14:07 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002053-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.suffolk.gov.uk - http://www.suffolksourcing.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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