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title: "Local Supported Accommodation Framework (Flexible) - CSC/2021/584*"
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# Local Supported Accommodation Framework (Flexible) - CSC/2021/584*

Buyer: STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032050

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## Summary

The Stoke-on-Trent City Council is running an active tender process for the Local Supported Accommodation Framework (Flexible) - CSC/2021/584*, focusing on Social work and related services. The framework intends to provide supported accommodation and support services for young people aged 16 and above, including those looked after, leaving care, or homeless. This framework, with a total contract value of £7,104,308, will last for four years, allowing new providers to join after two years. Submissions for this open procedure must be submitted electronically by 25 November 2024. Key lots in the framework include various types of accommodation and support services to be provided in the UKG23 region under specific terms that disallow variant bids.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the social services sector to grow by securing long-term contracts and contributing to the development and stability of the local market. The framework's focus on inviting new businesses and assuring quality and competitive pricing through structured frameworks and oversight makes it highly attractive for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in supported accommodation services for young people. Companies that can provide quality, reliable, and comprehensive accommodation and support services are well-suited to compete and benefit from this framework.

## Notice

The Local Supported Accommodation Framework is a contractual arrangement with supported accommodation services to provide accommodation and support for young people who are aged 16 and above. The Local Authority has a statutory duty to provide accommodation for young people who are looked after, and/or leaving care or homeless. The aim of the framework is to: * Develop the local market and invite new businesses into the city * Improve quality of provision via improved monitoring and quality assurance processes * Reduce utilising spot purchasing arrangements by introducing set framework rates and requesting a breakdown of costs as part of the tender questions The Local Supported Accommodation Framework will operate for a four-year period. This will be a flexible framework whereby new providers will have the opportunity to join the framework after 2 years. This will not only allow new providers to access the framework, but will also support the stability of the market and ensure that prices remain competitive and viable. This contract falls under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 Light Touch Regime (LTR) - Regulations 74 to 77. As such, the City Council will place an advert in Find a Tender Service (FTS), publish an award notice and comply with the principles of transparency and equal treatment. This is a reopening of the framework as specified under the original notice the contract value specified was a 4 year value and has 2 years remaining under this framework.

### Lot Information

Accommodation Type 1 - (Single Accommodation, Sole Occupancy, Individual Face to Face support hours, 24/7 on call phone service and Transitional Floating Support Hour)

Single Accommodation, Sole Occupancy, Individual Face to Face support hours, 24/7 on call phone service and Transitional Floating Support Hour.

Accommodation Type 2 Lot No

(Shared 2 -3 Accommodation, Individual Face to Face support hours, 24/7 on call phone service and Transitional Support Hours)

Accommodation Type 3

Shared 2 plus (waking night staff), Individual Face to Face support hours, daily on call phone service from 9:00am until 10:00pm x seven days, Waking night staff from 10:00pm till 6am x 7 days (unlimited support to residents with no additional charge to the City Council) Transitional Floating Support to be provided between 9:00 am and 8:00pm Monday to Friday and between 10:00am and 4:00pm Saturday and Sunday

Accommodation type 4

(Shared 2 plus accommodation with (24/7 staff on site), Individual Face to Face support hours, Unlimited hours of general support where required through the day and night with no additional charge to the City Council, Transitional Floating Support to be provided between 9:00 am and 8:00pm Monday to Friday and between 10:00am and 4:00pm Saturday and Sunday.)

Accommodation Type 5

UASC - Single Accommodation, Sole Occupancy. Face to Face support hours between 9:00 am and 8:00pm Monday to Friday and between 10:00am and 4:00pm Saturday and Sunday. 24/7 on call support For Young Person and Transitional Floating Support - between 9:00 am and 8:00pm Monday to Friday and between 10:00am and 4:00pm Saturday and Sunday.)

Accommodation Type 6

UASC - 2-3 Sharing, Individual Face to Face hours between 9:00 am and 8:00pm, Monday to Friday and between 10:00am and 4:00pm Saturday and Sunday. 24/7 on call support for the Young Person and Transitional Floating Support to be provided between 9:00am and 8:00pm Monday to Friday and between 10:00am and 4:00pm Saturday and Sunday.)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034187-2024 |
| 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 | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,104,308 |
| Lots value | £3,552,151 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,604,306 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STOKE-ON-TRENT |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST4 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |
| Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Electoral ward | Hartshill Park & Stoke |
| Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central |
| Delivery location | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 24 |
| Supplier names | ABOVE AND BEYOND; ANEW YOUNG PEOPLE SERVICES; ANEW YOUNG PEOPLES SERVICES; BESPOKE TRANSITIONS; BETH HOMES ORGANISATION; BIG HEALTHCARE; CARE FOR ME HOUSING AND SUPPORT; CORNERSTONE GROUP; CORNSERSTONE GROUP; DAISY HEALTHCARE; EDEN CARE; ENCOUNTER LIVE IN CARE SPECIALISTS; JEWEL HOME CARE; MARGSTONE SUPPORT SOLUTIONS; MAYFAIR COMMUNITY CARE; MAYFAIR UP CARE; MOVING UP CARE; RIGHT TO CARE; TRUSTED HANDS; TRUSTED HANDS SUPPORTED LIVING; VITALITY RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES; WARWICKSHIRE LIVING; WILIV; YELLOW DOOR CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2024 at 14:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034187-2024
- 4 Nov 2022 at 13:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031229-2022
- 10 Mar 2022 at 13:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006582-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=6e2fcde7-55a0-ec11-8112-005056b64545
- https://supplystokeandstaffs.proactishosting.com/
- https://www.stoke.gov.uk

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