--- title: "UASC Supported Living Accommodation" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0352c9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0352c9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0352c9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0352c9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2022-07-17" --- # UASC Supported Living Accommodation Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0352c9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0352c9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0352c9.json) ## Summary Suffolk County Council is currently conducting an open tender for the provision of UASC Supported Living Accommodation, aiming to deliver supported and supervised accommodation for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC). The total projected contract value is £16,940,000, exclusive of VAT. The deadline for submitting tenders is Thursday, 1st September 2022, while the deadline for clarification questions is Thursday, 18th August 2022. This procurement process falls under the services category and is classified within social work services with accommodation. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the tender currently in the active planning stage. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work, accommodation services, and support services for young people. Companies that can provide the required level of support for UASC, such as housing and mentoring services, will be particularly well-suited to compete. The contract entails multiple lots, including standard placements, enhanced support placements, and intensive support placements, allowing for various business models and capacities to participate in the bidding process. Potential bidders should consider their ability to meet the specific requirements of the tender documentation and the needs of the young individuals involved. ## Notice Suffolk County Council are currently out to tender for the provision of UASC Supported Living Accommodation. The service will deliver supported and supervised accommodation for UASC young people, the total predicted use for all four lots is between 60 - 80 young people at any one time. The existing accommodation services are being recommissioned along with a need for additional capacity. Available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation.Procurement Policy Note 09/21 requires us to calculate the value of contracts inclusive of VAT, however we can advertise them exclusive of VAT. The advertised value here is PS16,940,000 exclusive of VAT.The deadline date for submissions of the tender is Thursday 1st September . Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is Thursday 18th August 2022 which must be raised via Suffolk Sourcing. ### Lot Information Standard Support Placements Supported Accommodation - 7.5 support hours per week per young person Maximum of 3 contractors to be awarded Placements purchased as needed Renewals will be dependent on funding being available. Enhanced Support Placements Supported Accommodation - 12.5 support hours per week per young personplus hourly rate for additional agreed hoursMaximum of 3 contractors to be awardedPlacements purchased as neededRenewals will depend on funding being available Intensive Support Placements Supervised Accommodation - Three bed placement with one staff member on site 24/7plus hourly rate for additional agreed hoursMaximum of 2 contractors to be awardedPlacements purchased as neededRenewals will be dependant on funding being available HMO Accommodation Maximum of 8 bed accommodation - 2.5 per young person per week + access to on call 24/7Maximum of 2 contractors Renewals are dependant on funding being available. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019489-2022 | | 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 | 17 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2023 - 31 Jan 2030 | | Recurrence | This is a contract renewal, however future contract renewals will be dependant in funding being available. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £16,940,000 | | 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 | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | IPSWICH | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP1 2BX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich | | Local authority | Ipswich | | Electoral ward | Gipping | | Westminster constituency | Ipswich | | Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation ## Release History - 17 Jul 2022 at 10:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019489-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.suffolksourcing.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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