--- title: "Framework for the Provision of Supported Housing for Young People" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-037378" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-037378" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-037378.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-037378.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DORSET COUNCIL" published: "2024-02-06" --- # Framework for the Provision of Supported Housing for Young People Buyer: DORSET COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037378 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-037378) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-037378.json) ## Summary The Dorset Council has initiated a tender process for a framework for the Provision of Supported Housing for Young People in the health services category. The aim is to secure sufficient high-quality supported housing through block contracting to provide security and stability to young people in need. The tender stage involves planning for semi-independent living to meet various support requirements. The closing date for the tender period is on November 8, 2022. This tender offers business growth opportunities for organisations providing health and social work services. Companies focused on providing accommodation with support or emergency accommodation for vulnerable groups would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure, creating a fair chance for a diverse range of suppliers to participate. The contracting authority, Dorset Council, based in Dorchester, UK, is leading this process to enhance the sufficiency of supported housing for young people. ## Notice The Council is required through a 'sufficiency duty' to secure sufficient accommodation for children and young people under their care who cannot live at home. Children's Services has developed a specification for semi-independent living to improve the sufficiency of high-quality supported housing in Dorset through block contracting. The aim is to provide young people with security and stability for as long as it is needed, as well as to offer support and accommodation that enables care leavers and vulnerable young people to feel safe and develop independent living skills. There will be a range of level of support to meet a variety of requirements of young people, including those with more complex needs. ### Lot Information High Support Accommodation The Council is required through a 'sufficiency duty' to secure sufficient accommodation for children and young people under their care who cannot live at home. Children's Services has developed a specification for semi-independent living to improve the sufficiency of high-quality supported housing in Dorset through block contracting. The aim is to provide young people with security and stability for as long as it is needed, as well as to offer support and accommodation that enables care leavers and vulnerable young people to feel safe and develop independent living skills. There will be a range of level of support to meet a variety of requirements of young people, including those with more complex needs. Accommodation with Support The Council is required through a 'sufficiency duty' to secure sufficient accommodation for children and young people under their care who cannot live at home. Children's Services has developed a specification for semi-independent living to improve the sufficiency of high-quality supported housing in Dorset through block contracting. The aim is to provide young people with security and stability for as long as it is needed, as well as to offer support and accommodation that enables care leavers and vulnerable young people to feel safe and develop independent living skills. There will be a range of level of support to meet a variety of requirements of young people, including those with more complex needs. Emergency Accommodation The Council is required through a 'sufficiency duty' to secure sufficient accommodation for children and young people under their care who cannot live at home. Children's Services has developed a specification for semi-independent living to improve the sufficiency of high-quality supported housing in Dorset through block contracting. The aim is to provide young people with security and stability for as long as it is needed, as well as to offer support and accommodation that enables care leavers and vulnerable young people to feel safe and develop independent living skills. There will be a range of level of support to meet a variety of requirements of young people, including those with more complex needs. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003925-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Feb 2024 | | Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Mar 2023 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £10,640,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DORSET COUNCIL | | Locality | DORCHESTER | | Post town | Dorchester | | Postcode | DT1 1XJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset | | Local authority | Dorset | | Electoral ward | Dorchester West | | Westminster constituency | West Dorset | | Delivery location | TLK25 Dorset | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 6 | | Supplier names | BOURNEMOUTH CHURCHES HOUSING ASSOCIATION; ENCOMPASS DORSET; STEP BY STEP; STONEWATER; THE LILY HOUSING PROJECT; THE YOU TRUST | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 6 Feb 2024 at 15:37 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003925-2024 - 29 Jan 2024 at 14:41 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002945-2024 - 23 Nov 2023 at 11:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034655-2023 - 6 Oct 2022 at 13:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028094-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=cbee5c1a-753a-ed11-8119-005056b64545 - https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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