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title: "Provision of Supported Accommodation for Care Experienced Young People in the Falkirk Council area"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03d051"
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# Provision of Supported Accommodation for Care Experienced Young People in the Falkirk Council area

Buyer: FALKIRK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d051

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## Summary

The Falkirk Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of supported accommodation for care experienced young people in the Falkirk Council area. The procurement falls under the welfare services for children and young people industry category. The process was initiated as a tender and has resulted in active contracts with selected suppliers, including Blue Triangle (Glasgow) Housing Association and LinkLiving Ltd. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the main procurement category being services. The title of the procurement is "Provision of Supported Accommodation for Care Experienced Young People in the Falkirk Council area". Key dates include the award of contracts signed on specific dates.

This tender for supported accommodation services by Falkirk Council presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in social work and related services, administrative housing services, and welfare services for children and young people to engage in providing essential care to vulnerable populations. The procurement stage is crucial for businesses aiming to expand their presence in the health and social care sector. Businesses with experience and capabilities aligned with the requirements outlined in the tender, such as care provisions, accommodation support, and commitment to social welfare, are well-suited to compete and deliver value in this framework agreement.

## Notice

Falkirk Council Children's Service is seeking a provider(s) to deliver an alternative to continuing care and aftercare in an accommodation based resource. The provider will assist young people to gain the knowledge and skills necessary, and support them to make a successful transition to more independent living. The duration of the Framework is anticipated to be 4 years with the option of a further 3 annual extensions.

### Lot Information

Provider Solutions for an Accommodation-based Housing Support Service

We are inviting Providers to submit their proposals to meet the Lot 2 Outcomes based Specification for the Provision of Supported Accommodation for Care Experienced Young People in the Falkirk Council area. Additional information: The duration of the Framework Agreement is expected to be four years with the option of three annual extensions.

Provision of Supported Accommodation (Falkirk Council Premises)

The accommodation comprises 9, self- contained single occupancy apartments within a 3 storey building. The service to be provided is an accommodation-based housing support service to support 8 young people with eligible after care needs. It is intended that one of the nine self contained apartments will be retained to accommodate emergency placements. It is recognized that the hours of support to each young person will vary depending on the support needs. Some young people may require a significant level of support to develop their ability to live more independently. Access to the service will be provided 24 hours a day, 365/366 days a year. Additional information: The duration of the Framework Agreement is expected to be four years with the option to extend for a further three annual extensions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004656-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £7,350,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FALKIRK COUNCIL |
| Locality | FALKIRK |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK2 7YZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM12 Falkirk |
| Local authority | Falkirk |
| Electoral ward | Falkirk North |
| Westminster constituency | Falkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM76 Falkirk |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BLUE TRIANGLE (GLASGOW) HOUSING ASSOCIATION; LINKLIVING; STEP UP SUPPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 75123000 - Administrative housing services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2024 at 14:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004656-2024
- 30 May 2023 at 14:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015290-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000732055
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2015/446/part/2/chapter/3/crossheading/social-and-other-specific-services/made
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00184

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