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title: "Support to Independence Service at Heather Court"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032461"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING"
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# Support to Independence Service at Heather Court

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032461

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## Summary

London Borough of Havering has awarded a contract for the provision of semi-independent living support services at Heather Court to Centrepoint Soho. The contract, named Fusion ITTH61, is valued at £983,251.05 GBP and will run for a period of 5 years inclusive of extension. The procurement aimed to support young people aged 16 to 25 in achieving full independence, especially those leaving care, at risk, involved in offending, or substance misuse. The procurement method used was the open procedure, and the main procurement category was services.

The contract awarded by London Borough of Havering presents an opportunity for organisations experienced in providing youth hostel services to participate in the support service delivery at Heather Court. This opportunity can be promising for businesses focusing on social services, youth support, and accommodations for vulnerable populations. The contract's focus on promoting independence, life skills, and successful tenancies aligns well with organisations that have a commitment to supporting young individuals in transitioning to independent living while addressing complex needs.

## Notice

Heather Court is owned by Look Ahead Care and Support (Look Ahead). It comprises 15 selfcontained units with onsite facilities for support staff. Placements at Heather Court are via referral (both from Havering's Leaving Care Team and external sources such as self-referral and other housing providers) discussed at monthly panel meetings. Heather Court provides a valuable resource to support young people to achieve full independence in Havering and is an important element of the wider portfolio of options for providing young people with supported accommodation. Havering has a need for supported accommodation for young people who are leaving care, at risk, offending or at risk of offending or misusing substances. Equally, young people leaving the family home after irretrievable family breakdown or abusive situations have needs of supported accommodation within Havering. Heather Court remains strategically relevant for the Council because it provides a valuable resource where young people can be supported to achieve full independence. LB Havering seeks to retain this supported housing scheme as part of the wider portfolio of options for young people in Havering. The building, not directly a part of this contract, is still a valuable resource for the Council and this cohort of young people. Young people, with exception of those leaving care, are not given any priority through housing lists to socially rented properties and the private sector is largely closed to them through lack of deposit, mistrust by landlords and general affordability criteria. Equally, many young people do not just require a housing solution but need support to help get their lives back on track. Heather Court accommodates young people aged 16 (subject to guarantor agreement) to 25 years of age - the majority of current residents/service users are young people leaving care or young people at risk and are aged 21 or under and have a mix of capabilities. The support service is able to address a percentage of young people at any one time with relatively complex needs such as substance misuse, chaotic lifestyles and/or issues around offending or risk of offending. Experience suggests the specific mix of individual tenants at any given time can have a significant impact on the day to day management of the overall scheme. Residents at Heather Court are supported to stay safe and to achieve their desired outcomes including gaining the necessary experience and skills required to move on to and be able to manage themselves in independent accommodation. To be eligible for this service, individuals must have an identified need for housing related support services and would benefit from this service. The price of the contract awarded reflects the period of 5 years contract inclusive of extension (3+2).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract is for the provision of semi independent living support service at Heather Court for the total period of five years inclusive of extension (3+2). The service is designed to assist in tenant learning with regard to maintaining a tenancy, budgeting and living independently with no support.

Options: Total length of the contract is five years inclusive of extension (3+2).

Renewal: Possible 1 year + 1 year extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025651-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | 8 May 2022 |
| Award date | 7 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,439,955 |
| Lots value | £1,439,955 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £983,251 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING |
| Locality | ROMFORD |
| Post town | Romford |
| Postcode | RM1 3BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering |
| Local authority | Havering |
| Electoral ward | St Edward's |
| Westminster constituency | Romford |
| Delivery location | TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CENTREPOINT SOHO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 55210000 - Youth hostel services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2022 at 12:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025651-2022
- 16 May 2022 at 15:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012671-2022
- 21 Mar 2022 at 16:54 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007623-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.havering.gov.uk

## Provenance

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