--- title: "Semi-independent Supported Accommodation for Looked After Young People, Care Leavers and Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Young People. PS DPS 2024 - 2026" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04454a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04454a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04454a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04454a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-08-01" --- # Semi-independent Supported Accommodation for Looked After Young People, Care Leavers and Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Young People. PS DPS 2024 - 2026 Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04454a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04454a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04454a.json) ## Summary Bedford Borough Council has issued an award for the provision of semi-independent supported accommodation and support services for young people, including those who are care leavers, unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people, and other vulnerable young individuals. This procurement falls under the social work services with accommodation category and is guided by the legal basis CELEX 32014L0024. The procurement process, which was conducted through an open procedure, concluded with awards on 17th July 2024. The selected suppliers are Athena Housing and Support Limited, Orchard House - Northampton Ltd, and The Rhema Projects Limited. The services are divided into multiple lots covering different tiers of support and locations, specifically within Bedford Borough and surrounding counties (UKH region). This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services and supported accommodation. With a variety of tiered support packages accommodating a range of needs from standard to enhanced care, providers in the social work and housing support sectors are well-suited to compete. The potential for long-term contracts and the option to deliver services in multiple regional locations make this a lucrative venture for SMEs, particularly those experienced in managing multi-occupancy or solo placement accommodations and working with vulnerable youth populations. The contracts awarded signal a stable partnership with Bedford Borough Council, ensuring a continuity of service and fostering business growth in the local and surrounding regions. ## Notice Bedford Borough Council ('the Council') is inviting tenders from organisations wishing to enter into a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System Agreement to deliver accommodation and support services for young people aged 16-21 on admission, with the aim of supporting these young people to develop and sustain their capacity to live independently within the community. ### Lot Information Tier 1 - In Borough Tier 1: Multi-occupancy accommodation for 16-17-year-olds with support on site, 24 hrs p/d , 7days p/wk. Incl of a 90min key work session, planned and recorded. Packages: Standard (5-10 support hours), Enhanced Package (10-20 support hours) or Accommodation only. Renewal: Option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months Tier 2 - In Borough Tier 2: Multi-occupancy accommodation for 16-17-year-old UASC with support on site, 24 hrs p/day, 7 days p/w. Incl of a 90min key work session, planned and recorded. Incl, if required, of an Interpreter 60min p/w for the first 6months of placement. Packages: Standard (5-10 support hours), Enhanced Package (10-20 support hours) or Accommodation only. Renewal: Option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months Tier 3 - In Borough Tier 3: Solo placement accommodation for 16-17-year-olds with support on site 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week for young people with high needs/ challenging behaviours. Incl of minimum of one 90min key work session, planned and recorded. Packages: 1 or 2 staff members, sleep in or waking night, accommodation only. Renewal: Option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months Tier 4 - In Borough Tier 4: Multi-occupancy accommodation for young people 18 - 25, this includes young people with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF), young people waiting for housing, and young people who continue to have support needs but are not eligible for adult social care. Incl of a minimum of 1 health & safety check p/w. Packages: Standard (1 support hour), Enhanced (5 support hours) or Accommodation only. Renewal: Option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months Tier 1 - Surrounding Counties Tier 1: Multi-occupancy accommodation for 16-17-year-olds with support on site, 24 hrs p/d, 7days p/wk. Incl of a 90min key work session, planned and recorded. Packages: Standard (5-10 support hours), Enhanced Package (10-20 support hours) or Accommodation only. Renewal: Option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months Tier 2 - Surrounding Counties Tier 2: Multi-occupancy accommodation for 16-17-year-old UASC with support on site, 24 hrs p/d, 7 days p/w. Incl of a 90min key work session, planned and recorded. Incl, if required, of an Interpreter 60min p/w for the first 6months of placement. Packages: Standard (5-10 support hours), Enhanced Package (10-20 support hours) or Accommodation only. Renewal: Option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months Tier 3 - Surrounding Counties Tier 3: Solo placement accommodation for 16-17-year-olds with support on site 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week for young people with high needs/ challenging behaviours. Incl of minimum of one 90min key work session, planned and recorded. Packages: 1 or 2 staff members, sleep in or waking night, accommodation only. Renewal: Option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months Tier 4 - Surrounding Counties Tier 4: Multi-occupancy accommodation for young people 18 - 25, this includes young people with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF), young people waiting for housing, and young people who continue to have support needs but are not eligible for adult social care. Incl of a minimum of 1 health & safety check per week. Packages: Standard (1 support hour), Enhanced (5 support hours) or Accommodation only. Renewal: Option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024089-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic, 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 | 1 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Jul 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,750,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | BEDFORD | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK42 9AP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford | | Local authority | Bedford | | Electoral ward | Cauldwell | | Westminster constituency | Bedford | | Delivery location | TLF15 North Nottinghamshire, TLF16 South Nottinghamshire, TLF24 West Northamptonshire, TLF25 North Northamptonshire, TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC, TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, TLH21 Luton, TLH24 Bedford, TLH25 Central Bedfordshire, TLJ12 Milton Keynes | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | ATHENA HOUSING AND SUPPORT; ORCHARD HOUSE - NORTHAMPTON; THE RHEMA PROJECTS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation ## Release History - 1 Aug 2024 at 09:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024089-2024 - 4 Mar 2024 at 16:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006896-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home - https://www.bedford.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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