--- title: "ESCC Housing-Related Floating Support" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b198" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02b198" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b198.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b198.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-09-03" --- # ESCC Housing-Related Floating Support Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b198 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02b198) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b198.json) ## Summary East Sussex County Council is initiating the procurement of the "ESCC Housing-Related Floating Support" services aimed at supporting individuals aged 16 and over to live independently. This contract falls within the health and social work services category and is located in East Sussex, UK. The procurement process is currently at the Planning stage, with a total contract value of £38,470,000, which includes potential extension periods. Notably, the contract is scheduled to begin on 23rd November 2021 and may extend for up to an additional 60 months by agreement. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those capable of providing support aimed at preventing homelessness and enhancing individual wellbeing. Companies that can develop innovative support systems and are experienced in working with vulnerable populations would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses focusing on staff capacity building and those that can demonstrate social value through their services may find this tender particularly attractive, as successful suppliers will be expected to work collaboratively within the local community. ## Notice East Sussex County Council have awarded one Strategic Partner to support people aged 16 years and over, to live well and independently in their own homes. The Strategic Partner will be responsible for the entire Countywide service delivery and will work to fulfil Care Act responsibilities to promote individual wellbeing and prevent, reduce or delay the need for care and support, targeting those who need it most, prevent the need for Temporary and Emergency accommodation, where possible, and avoid homelessness or insecure housing including crisis interventions where needed. They will also develop systems and pathways that reduce pressure on Health, Social Care and Housing services, maximising the resource available across the system to support people at risk of losing their independence or becoming homeless. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - A single Strategic Partner for the East Area East Sussex County Council have awarded a provider to support people to live well and independently in their own homes, in East Sussex. They will ensure individuals are adequately housed, preventing decline and the loss of independence, can maintain and sustain their accommodation, avoiding homelessness, are supported to identify appropriate accommodation and feel safe living in it, are supported to maximise their income and manage household bills, debts, and to keep warm and reduce energy bills, maximise their quality of life, can make informed choices about their support and how the Services are delivered, receive timely support that meets their needs and delivers good outcomes. Additional information: Value in II.2.6 and end date in II.2.7 includes the extension option. The total annual maximum budget available for delivery of the Services across the County is anticipated to be PS3,847,000.During the first 24 months of the contract, there is also a requirement for providers to commit PS50,000 from the overall total contract sum to build staff capacity across both the East Area and the West Area. Options: Subject to agreement the contract may be extended past the original five year term by up to an additional 60 months. Renewal: Contract is due to be renewed at the end of the contract period. The Notice will be published at least 6 months prior to the contract end date. Lot 2 - A single Strategic Partner for the West Area East Sussex County Council are looking for a provider to support people to live well and independently in their own homes, in the West Area of East Sussex. They will ensure individuals are adequately housed, preventing decline and the loss of independence, can maintain and sustain their accommodation, avoiding homelessness, are supported to identify appropriate accommodation and feel safe living in it, are supported to maximise their income and manage household bills, debts, and to keep warm and reduce energy bills, maximise their quality of life, can make informed choices about their support and how the Services are delivered, receive timely support that meets their needs and delivers good outcomes. Additional information: Value in II.2.6 and end date in II.2.7 includes the extension option. The maximum annual value of the West area is PS2,308,200. During the first 24 months of the contract, there is also an additional requirement for providers to commit PS50,000 from the overall total contract sum to build staff capacity across both the East Area and the West Area. Options: Subject to agreement the contract may be extended past the original five year term by up to an additional 60 months. Renewal: Contract is due to be renewed at the end of the contract period. The Notice will be published at least 6 months prior to the contract end date. Lot 3 - Both East and West Area East Sussex County Council are looking for a provider to support people to live well and independently in their own homes, in East Sussex. They will ensure individuals are adequately housed, preventing decline and the loss of independence, can maintain and sustain their accommodation, avoiding homelessness, are supported to identify appropriate accommodation and feel safe living in it, are supported to maximise their income and manage household bills, debts, and to keep warm and reduce energy bills, maximise their quality of life, can make informed choices about their support and how the Services are delivered, receive timely support that meets their needs and delivers good outcomes. Additional information: Value in II.2.6 and end date in II.2.7 includes the extension option. The total annual maximum budget available for delivery of the Services across the County is anticipated to be PS3,847,000.During the first 24 months of the contract, there is also a requirement for providers to commit PS50,000 from the overall total contract sum to build staff capacity across both the East Area and the West Area. Options: Subject to agreement the contract may be extended past the original five year term by up to an additional 60 months. Renewal: Contract is due to be renewed at the end of the contract period. The Notice will be published at least 6 months prior to the contract end date. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021842-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Aug 2021 | | Contract period | 23 Nov 2021 - 21 Nov 2031 | | Recurrence | At least 6 months prior to the end of the contract. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £38,470,000 | | Lots value | £76,940,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £38,470,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Active, Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | LEWES | | Post town | Brighton | | Postcode | BN7 1UE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC | | Local authority | Lewes | | Electoral ward | Lewes Priory | | Westminster constituency | Lewes | | Delivery location | TLJ22 East Sussex CC | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BHT SUSSEX | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 3 Sep 2021 at 09:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021842-2021 - 17 May 2021 at 08:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010791-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.bht.org.uk - http://www.eastsussex.gov.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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