--- title: "Provision of Buckinghamshire Accommodation Based Housing Support Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044781" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-044781" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044781.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044781.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2024-10-24" --- # Provision of Buckinghamshire Accommodation Based Housing Support Services Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044781 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-044781) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044781.json) ## Summary Buckinghamshire Council has successfully awarded contracts for the Provision of Buckinghamshire Accommodation Based Housing Support Services under the Health and Social Work Services category. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with contracts signed on 3rd June 2024 and 17th July 2024. These services are part of a larger initiative to support vulnerable individuals, aiming to provide person-centred, empowering support services to enable independent living and sustainable tenancies. The services are divided into two Lots—Lot 1 in High Wycombe for high support needs and Lot 2 for Young People services across various locations. The contracts are set to commence on 1st September 2024, each spanning three years with an option for a one-year extension. The awarded contracts present significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, especially those with experience in housing support for vulnerable populations. The Riverside Group Ltd and Hightown Housing Association Limited have been chosen for Lot 1 and Lot 2 respectively, indicating robust competition in providing high-quality, affordable services. This tender is an excellent growth opportunity for similar businesses looking to establish partnerships with local authorities. SMEs are particularly well-suited due to the emphasis placed on working closely with local health and social care services and the community sector, fostering an environment conducive to innovation and community-driven outcomes. ## Notice Buckinghamshire Council is seeking to commission with an experienced and qualified provider for the co-ordination and delivery of a Buckinghamshire Based Housing Support Service for vulnerable single Buckinghamshire residents between the ages of 16 to 55 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Over a time limited period, the aim is to provide a supportive, person centred and empowering service to enable Service Users to gain the skills and support required to live independently, move-on to long-term housing solutions and sustain tenancies. The successful provider(s) will be expected to work in partnership with health and social care services and the voluntary and community sector to promote personal independence, improved health and wellbeing and to prevent homelessness and reduce factors leading to repeated homelessness. The services are divided into two areas referred to as Lots. The potential provider(s) can bid for one or both Lots. Lot 1 - High Wycombe, High Support. The Service will support 60 service users aged 18 - 55 accessing homeless hostel beds and dispersed accommodation. Lot 2 - Young People services - Medium Support. The Service will support 15 service users aged 16-25 accessing homeless hostel beds and dispersed accommodation. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - High Wycombe - High Support Buckinghamshire Council is seeking to commission with an experienced and qualified provider for the co-ordination and delivery of a Buckinghamshire Based Housing Support Service for vulnerable single Buckinghamshire residents between the ages of 16 to 55 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Over a time limited period, the aim is to provide a supportive, person centred and empowering service to enable Service Users to gain the skills and support required to live independently, move-on to long-term housing solutions and sustain tenancies. The successful provider(s) will be expected to work in partnership with health and social care services and the voluntary and community sector to promote personal independence, improved health and wellbeing and to prevent homelessness and reduce factors leading to repeated homelessness. The contract start date is 1 September 2024. The contract term is 3 years with the option to extend for one further year. The services are divided into two areas referred to as Lots. The potential provider(s) can bid for one or both Lots. Lot 1 - High Wycombe, High Support. The Service will support 60 service users aged 18 - 55 accessing homeless hostel beds and dispersed accommodation from: Old Tea Warehouse, Amersham Hill, High Wycombe, HP13 6NQ 3,4,5 Station Road, High Wycombe, HP13 6AD 157 Hughenden Road, High Wycombe,HP13 5PN 4 Ogilvie road, High Wycombe, HP12 3DS 24 Lindsey Avenue, High Wycombe HP12 3DT Options: The contract term is 3 years with the option to extend for one further year. Renewal: An option to extend for a period of 12 months after the initial 3 year term. Lot 2 - Young People services - Medium Support Buckinghamshire Council is seeking to commission with an experienced and qualified provider for the co-ordination and delivery of a Buckinghamshire Based Housing Support Service for vulnerable single Buckinghamshire residents between the ages of 16 to 55 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Over a time limited period, the aim is to provide a supportive, person centred and empowering service to enable Service Users to gain the skills and support required to live independently, move-on to long-term housing solutions and sustain tenancies. The successful provider(s) will be expected to work in partnership with health and social care services and the voluntary and community sector to promote personal independence, improved health and wellbeing and to prevent homelessness and reduce factors leading to repeated homelessness. The contract start date is 1 September 2024. The contract term is 3 years with the option to extend for one further year. The services are divided into two areas referred to as Lots. The potential provider(s) can bid for one or both Lots. Lot 2 - Young People services - Medium Support. The Service will support 15 service users aged 16-25 accessing homeless hostel beds and dispersed accommodation from: Reedham House, 2 Britwell Road, Burnham, SL1 8AG 33 Cresswell Road, Chesham 24 Alma Road, Chesham Flat 2 Waterside Court, Chesham Flat 3 Waterside Court, Chesham 8 Little Greencroft, Chesham 408 Waterside, Chesham Options: The contract term is 3 years with the option to extend for one further year. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034460-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 24 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 2 Jun 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,586,480 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,518,015 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | AYLESBURY | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP20 1UA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire | | Local authority | Buckinghamshire | | Electoral ward | Aylesbury North | | Westminster constituency | Aylesbury | | Delivery location | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | HIGHTOWN HOUSING ASSOCIATION; THE RIVERSIDE GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 24 Oct 2024 at 11:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034460-2024 - 11 Mar 2024 at 19:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007767-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/ - https://www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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