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title: "TC1090 - Preferred Provider Supported and Independent Living Service (SaILS)"
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# TC1090 - Preferred Provider Supported and Independent Living Service (SaILS)

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c2f8

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## Summary

The Manchester City Council is currently inviting tenders for the "Preferred Provider Supported and Independent Living Service (SaILS)" project, addressing the Health and Social Work Services category. This procurement is in the Tender stage, with the deadline for tender submissions set for 11am on 2nd August 2021. The successful suppliers will be selected to provide support services for young people aged 16 to 18 in care, with the framework contract expected to span four years, commencing on 1st November 2021. Interested parties must submit their documents electronically through the e-business portal known as the Chest, and any clarifications are also to be submitted via this platform.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the health and social care sectors, particularly those specialising in support services for young people. Organisations that focus on social value and have experience in providing community-focused services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The Council is particularly interested in engaging with providers that demonstrate a commitment to social and economic regeneration, emphasising the importance of reinvesting profits for community benefit and ensuring an inclusive approach in service delivery.

## Notice

The delivery of a four-year framework of 'preferred providers' to deliver floating support only, or accommodation and floating support, for looked after children aged 17 and above. In some cases, it may be suitable for 16-year old's to be placed depending on social care assessment. MCC is hoping to achieve effective partnership working through this new framework, ensuring services are developed that meet the needs of young people, and supporting them on their pathway to independence. MCC is looking to work with up to a maximum of five 'preferred providers' who can demonstrate that they have the experience and expertise to meet the needs of our young people in care. Providers will be asked to provide outcome based floating support to young people residing in social housing properties and other accommodations, to assist them take over the tenancy at 18. Additionally, some providers will be expected to provide the accommodation, as well as floating support, with rent being within the applicable Local Housing Allowance rate, so the young person can also take the tenancy at 18.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

TC1090 - Preferred Provider Supported and Independent Living Service (SaILS) Additional information: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on Monday 02 August 2021 as referred to in IV.2.2. The Authority is conducting this procurement under Article 77 of the Public Contract Directive as it wishes to ensure that this procurement opportunity is open to those organisations which qualify, namely organisations which fulfils all of the following conditions: (a) its objective is the pursuit of a public service mission linked to the delivery of services covered by CPV codes 85000000-9 (Health and Social Work Services); (b) profits are reinvested with a view to achieving the organisation's objective, and any distribution of profits is based on participatory considerations. (c) the structures of management or ownership of the organisation are (or will be, if and when it performs the contract) (i) based on employee ownership or participatory principles, or (ii) require the active participation of employees, users or stakeholders; and (d) the organisation has not been awarded, pursuant to this regulation, a contract for the services concerned by the contracting authority concerned within the past 3 years. as the City Council recognises and appreciates the very important role they play in the local economy. Tenders from these organisations are particularly welcomed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015237-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 2LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2021 at 14:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015237-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchester.gov.uk
- http://www.the-chest.org.uk

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