--- title: "Provision of Supported Accommodation for Young People" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03ef50" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03ef50" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03ef50.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03ef50.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTHEND CITY COUNCIL" published: "2023-08-11" --- # Provision of Supported Accommodation for Young People Buyer: SOUTHEND CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ef50 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03ef50) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03ef50.json) ## Summary The Southend on Sea City Council is seeking to procure supported accommodation services for young people aged 16-17 and 18+ under the title "Provision of Supported Accommodation for Young People" in the services industry category. This tender involves establishing a framework with multiple lots for varied accommodation and support needs. Key objectives include fostering independence, improving lives, and enhancing physical, emotional, and mental health. The tender deadline for submission is on October 20, 2023, with an initial contract period of 1440 days. This tender by Southend City Council presents an opportunity for businesses to provide multi-occupancy accommodation and support services for vulnerable young people in need. Businesses in sectors such as social work, health services, and other community services would be well-suited to compete. The procurement stage is currently at the open procedure phase, with a focus on delivering positive outcomes for young individuals requiring accommodation and tailored support services. ## Notice Southend on Sea City Council is contracting for the provision of supported accommodation for young people aged 16-17 years and 18+. Supported accommodation provides high quality accommodation and support for young people to develop their independence and prepare for adult life while keeping them safe in a homely and nurturing environment. To deliver best outcomes for young people who need accommodation and support, we will establish a framework that encompasses five lots which comprise a variety of accommodation and support. Each individual placement will be secured under the terms of this framework agreement following a call off process between successful providers within the applicable lot. This service is for: *Young people aged 16 and 17 years, who are the responsibility of the Council, who are considered to be Looked After or Care Leavers and deemed Eligible, Relevant, or Qualifying as determined by the Care Planning, Placement and Case Review, Regulations and Guidance 2010 (revised 2015) and the Planning Transition to Adulthood for Care Leavers, Regulations and Guidance 2010 (revised 2015), who are in need of accommodation and support. *Young people aged 16 and 17 at risk of homelessness/homeless who are not Looked After but are considered a Child in Need under the Children's Act 1989 *Other young people aged 16 and 17 who are not Looked After or a Child in Need but are homeless and require age-appropriate provision. *Young people aged 18-25 with no recourse to public funds (NRPF) where the Council has a duty to provide them with accommodation Former relevant care leavers over the age of 18-25 who continue to meet the threshold for high support needs identified by a social worker assessment of need and confirmed by Council's panels, but are not eligible for support from adult social care Service specific outcomes: *Developing the independent living skills of young people *Improving the lives of young people *Improving the physical, emotional and mental health of young people Providers are required to stipulate at the time of tendering which lot(s) they will be able to offer in line with their Statement of Purpose. The requirements for each lot are set out below. 1.Multi-occupancy accommodation for 16-17 year olds with support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including 5 hours 1:1 support per person per week. 2.Multi-occupancy accommodation for 16-17 year old Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children with support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week including 5 hours 1:1 support per person per week. 3.Solo placement accommodation for 16-17 year olds with support on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for young people with high needs/ challenging behaviours e.g. gang involvement, child sexual exploitation behaviours, mental health issues, etc. 4.Multi-occupancy accommodation for young people 18 - 25 with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF). 5.Multi occupancy accommodation for former relevant young people age 18 -25 who continue to have support needs but are not eligible for adult social care and/or young people aged 16 and 17 who are not looked after or a Chid in Need but are homeless and require age appropriate provision. ### Lot Information Multi-occupancy accommodation for 16-17 year olds with support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including 5 hours 1:1 support per person per week. Southend on Sea City Council is contracting for the provision of supported accommodation for young people aged 16-17 years and 18+. Supported accommodation provides high quality accommodation and support for young people to develop their independence and prepare for adult life while keeping them safe in a homely and nurturing environment. To deliver best outcomes for young people who need accommodation and support, we will establish a framework that encompasses five lots which comprise a variety of accommodation and support. Each individual placement will be secured under the terms of this framework agreement following a call off process between successful providers within the applicable lot. This service is for: *Young people aged 16 and 17 years, who are the responsibility of the Council, who are considered to be Looked After or Care Leavers and deemed Eligible, Relevant, or Qualifying as determined by the Care Planning, Placement and Case Review, Regulations and Guidance 2010 (revised 2015) and the Planning Transition to Adulthood for Care Leavers, Regulations and Guidance 2010 (revised 2015), who are in need of accommodation and support. *Young people aged 16 and 17 at risk of homelessness/homeless who are not Looked After but are considered a Child in Need under the Children's Act 1989 *Other young people aged 16 and 17 who are not Looked After or a Child in Need but are homeless and require age-appropriate provision. *Young people aged 18-25 with no recourse to public funds (NRPF) where the Council has a duty to provide them with accommodation Former relevant care leavers over the age of 18-25 who continue to meet the threshold for high support needs identified by a social worker assessment of need and confirmed by Council's panels, but are not eligible for support from adult social care Service specific outcomes: *Developing the independent living skills of young people *Improving the lives of young people *Improving the physical, emotional and mental health of young people Providers are required to stipulate at the time of tendering which lot(s) they will be able to offer in line with their Statement of Purpose. The requirements for each lot are set out below. 1.Multi-occupancy accommodation for 16-17 year olds with support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including 5 hours 1:1 support per person per week. 2.Multi-occupancy accommodation for 16-17 year old Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children with support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week including 5 hours 1:1 support per person per week. 3.Solo placement accommodation for 16-17 year olds with support on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for young people with high needs/ challenging behaviours e.g. gang involvement, child sexual exploitation behaviours, mental health issues, etc. 4.Multi-occupancy accommodation for young people 18 - 25 with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF). 5.Multi occupancy accommodation for former relevant young people age 18 -25 who continue to have support needs but are not eligible for adult social care and/or young people aged 16 and 17 who are not looked after or a Chid in Need but are homeless and require age appropriate provision. Multi-occupancy accommodation for 16-17 year old Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children with support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week including 5 hours 1:1 support per person per week. Southend on Sea City Council is contracting for the provision of supported accommodation for young people aged 16-17 years and 18+. Supported accommodation provides high quality accommodation and support for young people to develop their independence and prepare for adult life while keeping them safe in a homely and nurturing environment. To deliver best outcomes for young people who need accommodation and support, we will establish a framework that encompasses five lots which comprise a variety of accommodation and support. Each individual placement will be secured under the terms of this framework agreement following a call off process between successful providers within the applicable lot. This service is for: *Young people aged 16 and 17 years, who are the responsibility of the Council, who are considered to be Looked After or Care Leavers and deemed Eligible, Relevant, or Qualifying as determined by the Care Planning, Placement and Case Review, Regulations and Guidance 2010 (revised 2015) and the Planning Transition to Adulthood for Care Leavers, Regulations and Guidance 2010 (revised 2015), who are in need of accommodation and support. *Young people aged 16 and 17 at risk of homelessness/homeless who are not Looked After but are considered a Child in Need under the Children's Act 1989 *Other young people aged 16 and 17 who are not Looked After or a Child in Need but are homeless and require age-appropriate provision. *Young people aged 18-25 with no recourse to public funds (NRPF) where the Council has a duty to provide them with accommodation Former relevant care leavers over the age of 18-25 who continue to meet the threshold for high support needs identified by a social worker assessment of need and confirmed by Council's panels, but are not eligible for support from adult social care Service specific outcomes: *Developing the independent living skills of young people *Improving the lives of young people *Improving the physical, emotional and mental health of young people Providers are required to stipulate at the time of tendering which lot(s) they will be able to offer in line with their Statement of Purpose. The requirements for each lot are set out below. 1.Multi-occupancy accommodation for 16-17 year olds with support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including 5 hours 1:1 support per person per week. 2.Multi-occupancy accommodation for 16-17 year old Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children with support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week including 5 hours 1:1 support per person per week. 3.Solo placement accommodation for 16-17 year olds with support on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for young people with high needs/ challenging behaviours e.g. gang involvement, child sexual exploitation behaviours, mental health issues, etc. 4.Multi-occupancy accommodation for young people 18 - 25 with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF). 5.Multi occupancy accommodation for former relevant young people age 18 -25 who continue to have support needs but are not eligible for adult social care and/or young people aged 16 and 17 who are not looked after or a Chid in Need but are homeless and require age appropriate provision. Solo placement accommodation for 16-17 year olds with support on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for young people with high needs/ challenging behaviours e.g. gang involvement, child sexual exploitation behaviours, mental health issues, etc. Southend on Sea City Council is contracting for the provision of supported accommodation for young people aged 16-17 years and 18+. Supported accommodation provides high quality accommodation and support for young people to develop their independence and prepare for adult life while keeping them safe in a homely and nurturing environment. To deliver best outcomes for young people who need accommodation and support, we will establish a framework that encompasses five lots which comprise a variety of accommodation and support. Each individual placement will be secured under the terms of this framework agreement following a call off process between successful providers within the applicable lot. This service is for: *Young people aged 16 and 17 years, who are the responsibility of the Council, who are considered to be Looked After or Care Leavers and deemed Eligible, Relevant, or Qualifying as determined by the Care Planning, Placement and Case Review, Regulations and Guidance 2010 (revised 2015) and the Planning Transition to Adulthood for Care Leavers, Regulations and Guidance 2010 (revised 2015), who are in need of accommodation and support. *Young people aged 16 and 17 at risk of homelessness/homeless who are not Looked After but are considered a Child in Need under the Children's Act 1989 *Other young people aged 16 and 17 who are not Looked After or a Child in Need but are homeless and require age-appropriate provision. *Young people aged 18-25 with no recourse to public funds (NRPF) where the Council has a duty to provide them with accommodation Former relevant care leavers over the age of 18-25 who continue to meet the threshold for high support needs identified by a social worker assessment of need and confirmed by Council's panels, but are not eligible for support from adult social care Service specific outcomes: *Developing the independent living skills of young people *Improving the lives of young people *Improving the physical, emotional and mental health of young people Providers are required to stipulate at the time of tendering which lot(s) they will be able to offer in line with their Statement of Purpose. The requirements for each lot are set out below. 1.Multi-occupancy accommodation for 16-17 year olds with support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including 5 hours 1:1 support per person per week. 2.Multi-occupancy accommodation for 16-17 year old Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children with support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week including 5 hours 1:1 support per person per week. 3.Solo placement accommodation for 16-17 year olds with support on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for young people with high needs/ challenging behaviours e.g. gang involvement, child sexual exploitation behaviours, mental health issues, etc. 4.Multi-occupancy accommodation for young people 18 - 25 with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF). 5.Multi occupancy accommodation for former relevant young people age 18 -25 who continue to have support needs but are not eligible for adult social care and/or young people aged 16 and 17 who are not looked after or a Chid in Need but are homeless and require age appropriate provision. Multi-occupancy accommodation for young people 18 - 25 with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF). Southend on Sea City Council is contracting for the provision of supported accommodation for young people aged 16-17 years and 18+. Supported accommodation provides high quality accommodation and support for young people to develop their independence and prepare for adult life while keeping them safe in a homely and nurturing environment. To deliver best outcomes for young people who need accommodation and support, we will establish a framework that encompasses five lots which comprise a variety of accommodation and support. Each individual placement will be secured under the terms of this framework agreement following a call off process between successful providers within the applicable lot. This service is for: *Young people aged 16 and 17 years, who are the responsibility of the Council, who are considered to be Looked After or Care Leavers and deemed Eligible, Relevant, or Qualifying as determined by the Care Planning, Placement and Case Review, Regulations and Guidance 2010 (revised 2015) and the Planning Transition to Adulthood for Care Leavers, Regulations and Guidance 2010 (revised 2015), who are in need of accommodation and support. *Young people aged 16 and 17 at risk of homelessness/homeless who are not Looked After but are considered a Child in Need under the Children's Act 1989 *Other young people aged 16 and 17 who are not Looked After or a Child in Need but are homeless and require age-appropriate provision. *Young people aged 18-25 with no recourse to public funds (NRPF) where the Council has a duty to provide them with accommodation Former relevant care leavers over the age of 18-25 who continue to meet the threshold for high support needs identified by a social worker assessment of need and confirmed by Council's panels, but are not eligible for support from adult social care Service specific outcomes: *Developing the independent living skills of young people *Improving the lives of young people *Improving the physical, emotional and mental health of young people Providers are required to stipulate at the time of tendering which lot(s) they will be able to offer in line with their Statement of Purpose. The requirements for each lot are set out below. 1.Multi-occupancy accommodation for 16-17 year olds with support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including 5 hours 1:1 support per person per week. 2.Multi-occupancy accommodation for 16-17 year old Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children with support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week including 5 hours 1:1 support per person per week. 3.Solo placement accommodation for 16-17 year olds with support on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for young people with high needs/ challenging behaviours e.g. gang involvement, child sexual exploitation behaviours, mental health issues, etc. 4.Multi-occupancy accommodation for young people 18 - 25 with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF). 5.Multi occupancy accommodation for former relevant young people age 18 -25 who continue to have support needs but are not eligible for adult social care and/or young people aged 16 and 17 who are not looked after or a Chid in Need but are homeless and require age appropriate provision. Multi occupancy accommodation for former relevant young people age 18 -25 who continue to have support needs but are not eligible for adult social care and/or young people aged 16 and 17 who are not looked after or a Chid in Need but are homeless and require age appropriate provision. Southend on Sea City Council is contracting for the provision of supported accommodation for young people aged 16-17 years and 18+. Supported accommodation provides high quality accommodation and support for young people to develop their independence and prepare for adult life while keeping them safe in a homely and nurturing environment. To deliver best outcomes for young people who need accommodation and support, we will establish a framework that encompasses five lots which comprise a variety of accommodation and support. Each individual placement will be secured under the terms of this framework agreement following a call off process between successful providers within the applicable lot. This service is for: *Young people aged 16 and 17 years, who are the responsibility of the Council, who are considered to be Looked After or Care Leavers and deemed Eligible, Relevant, or Qualifying as determined by the Care Planning, Placement and Case Review, Regulations and Guidance 2010 (revised 2015) and the Planning Transition to Adulthood for Care Leavers, Regulations and Guidance 2010 (revised 2015), who are in need of accommodation and support. *Young people aged 16 and 17 at risk of homelessness/homeless who are not Looked After but are considered a Child in Need under the Children's Act 1989 *Other young people aged 16 and 17 who are not Looked After or a Child in Need but are homeless and require age-appropriate provision. *Young people aged 18-25 with no recourse to public funds (NRPF) where the Council has a duty to provide them with accommodation Former relevant care leavers over the age of 18-25 who continue to meet the threshold for high support needs identified by a social worker assessment of need and confirmed by Council's panels, but are not eligible for support from adult social care Service specific outcomes: *Developing the independent living skills of young people *Improving the lives of young people *Improving the physical, emotional and mental health of young people Providers are required to stipulate at the time of tendering which lot(s) they will be able to offer in line with their Statement of Purpose. The requirements for each lot are set out below. 1.Multi-occupancy accommodation for 16-17 year olds with support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including 5 hours 1:1 support per person per week. 2.Multi-occupancy accommodation for 16-17 year old Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children with support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week including 5 hours 1:1 support per person per week. 3.Solo placement accommodation for 16-17 year olds with support on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for young people with high needs/ challenging behaviours e.g. gang involvement, child sexual exploitation behaviours, mental health issues, etc. 4.Multi-occupancy accommodation for young people 18 - 25 with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF). 5.Multi occupancy accommodation for former relevant young people age 18 -25 who continue to have support needs but are not eligible for adult social care and/or young people aged 16 and 17 who are not looked after or a Chid in Need but are homeless and require age appropriate provision. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023649-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 11 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,400,000 | | 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 | SOUTHEND CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | SOUTHEND ON SEA | | Post town | Southend-on-Sea | | Postcode | SS2 6ER | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea | | Local authority | Southend-on-Sea | | Electoral ward | Victoria | | Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford | | Delivery location | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85100000 - Health services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 11 Aug 2023 at 22:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023649-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.southend.gov.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=99b4edcc-7638-ee11-8124-005056b64545 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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