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title: "NCC492 Framework for Supported Accommodation and Lodgings for Care Leavers and Young Homeless"
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# NCC492 Framework for Supported Accommodation and Lodgings for Care Leavers and Young Homeless

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029170

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "NCC492 Framework for Supported Accommodation and Lodgings for Care Leavers and Young Homeless" is initiated by Northumberland County Council, based in Morpeth, UK. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically in health and social work services. This tender is currently in the Award stage, with the contract signed on 1 January 2021, valued at £1,950,000. The closed lots included various types of accommodations and support for vulnerable young people aged 16-25 across Northumberland County, with an open procurement method applied throughout the process.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those capable of providing support and accommodation for young individuals facing homelessness or complex needs. Organisations with expertise in social work, supported housing, and community support services will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger organisations that can demonstrate quality service delivery and flexibility in meeting the needs of young people will have a competitive advantage in this sector.

## Notice

Supported Accommodation Framework for vulnerable young people aged 16-25.

### Lot Information

Lot 1: Single Occupancy Accommodation for Complex Young People at Risk

Single Occupancy Accommodation for Complex Young People at Risk. Minimum volume Framework contract consisting of a maximum of 2 providers that offer access to 2 properties, (one per Provider) which are supported by a guaranteed minimum of 10 hours of floating support per week for each package of care. (Please note that although support hours may be required at any time it is likely that need will be weighted towards evening and weekends.) The Council will purchase access to1 property, from each Provider, and the associated floating support from each of the 2 providers .

Lot 2: Single Occupancy Accommodation for Young People at Risk with a Range of Needs

Where demand for services exceeds the provision supplied via Lot 1 the Council wishes to establish a framework to enable access to accommodation with an appropriate level of support. The aim is to create the maximum amount of flexibility in order to manage supply and demand.

Lot 3: Group Accommodation

Group accommodation in all areas of Northumberland County for young people aged 16-25. It will provide accommodation and support for Young People who are at significant risk or who are homeless and will consist of individual rooms/flats with shared communal kitchen, bathroom and living room in an accommodation block, which must be fully furnished and well-appointed with a schedule of maintenance to ensure the quality of accommodation.

Lot 4: Floating Support

Floating support may be purchased at an hourly rate to supplement the provision of accommodation within Lot 2 or support eligible young people residing in property owned or rented by either themselves or the council. The support provided to eligible young people will be dependent upon individual needs. Floating Support workers will help young people to understand what it means to live independently and support them in achieving this. This may include support with housing issues, help with budgeting, education and training, debt advice, health advice and other areas as needed. Each Young Person is an individual and will have their own plan of action agreed with their worker. When specialist support is required the worker will link the Young Person into the relevant agencies locally.

Lot 5: Supported Lodgings

This Lot will provide those ready to leave care settings or those at risk with a safe and supported environment and the opportunity to develop necessary skills for a successful and independent life. Supported Lodgings will provide young people with a room in a home environment and the support and guidance of an adult or adults living there. Support and guidance can cover a huge range of areas, from helping young people develop life skills, through to simply allowing them to experience the ups and downs of living in a family group. All support and guidance should have the focus on enabling the Young Person to gain the skills necessary to live independently.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002569-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,950,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | TLC21 Northumberland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | BARNARDO SERVICES; DEPAUL; NEST SUPPORT AND CARE; PLACES FOR PEOPLE LIVING PLUS; SIXTEEN PLUS; YMCA NORTH TYNESIDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2021 at 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002569-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northumberland.gov.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:445414-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

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