--- title: "Provision of Accommodation Based Support Services for Vulnerable Adults" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0453d5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0453d5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0453d5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0453d5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-04-19" --- # Provision of Accommodation Based Support Services for Vulnerable Adults Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0453d5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0453d5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0453d5.json) ## Summary The Borough Council of Sandwell is seeking to award contracts for the provision of accommodation-based support services for vulnerable adults, aiming to deliver a minimum of 90 units of support. The budget is set at £800,000 per annum with contracts starting on 1st August 2024 for a 2-year period, extendable. The procurement method is open, with the deadline for proposal submission set for 20th May 2024. This tender by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council presents an opportunity for contractors experienced in health and social work services, particularly in providing accommodation-based support. Businesses capable of offering at least 10 units of accommodation and meeting the outlined criteria are encouraged to participate. The evaluation model will consider both quality and price factors to assess proposals effectively. ## Notice The Borough Council of Sandwell is seeking to award a minimum of 2 contracts for delivery of support within supported accommodation to vulnerable adults (over 18) who are currently /or at risk of becoming homeless; to prepare individuals for independent living within a settled accommodation setting. The Service/s shall play a key role in assisting the Local Authority to support vulnerable single homeless adults or those at risk of becoming homeless, supporting statutory homelessness duties and contributing to various strategies. The Contracts awarded shall collectively deliver a minimum of 90 units of accommodation-based support and shall address the needs of service users accessing the service including those: - * who are or are at risk of becoming homeless. * with chaotic lifestyles. * with a history of offending. * with a history of mental ill health. * with substance abuse issues. The Council are looking to appoint a minimum of 2 contractors and Tenderers must be able to provide a minimum of 10 units of accommodation with 100% of referrals to be made by the local authority via the Councils electronic referral system. Services will be paid on a block basis for those units accommodated by Sandwell referrals only. Please note accommodation must be available and ready for referrals, from 1 August 2024. The Council has a maximum budget of PS800,00 per annum for this Service; No contract awarded will exceed 50% of the advertised budget (PS400,000 of the maximum PS800,000 per annum). It is anticipated that contracts will commence on 1 August 2024 and run for a period of 2 years with an option to extend for a further two 1-year periods, (subject to the Council's needs for the services). The Council intends to use an evaluation model based on quality and price. The criteria, on which the tender will be evaluated, inclusive of weighting attached to each, are included in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. NB: The Contract reflects services currently being provided by existing organisations, and therefore the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 may apply to this contract. The Tender Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on "Tenders" to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on "View Details" in order to Express Interest. Suitably qualified and experienced Contractors are invited to respond to the Invitation to Tender documents and submit proposals for the delivery of the service. These must be submitted no later than 13:00 hours on 20 May 2024 via the Sandwell In Tend e-procurement system. The deadline for the submission of any clarification questions is 13:00 hours on 13 May 2024 via In Tend. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Please refer to the ITT Documentation for further information Options: There is a further option of a two 1 year extension periods from 01.08.26 to 31.07.27 and 01.08.27 to 31.07.28 subject to agreement. Renewal: There is a further option of a two 1 year extension periods from 01.08.26 to 31.07.27 and 01.08.27 to 31.07.28 subject to agreement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012896-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | 20 May 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,200,000 | | Lots value | £3,200,000 | | 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | OLDBURY | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG37 Sandwell | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 70 - Real estate services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 70333000 - Housing services - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 19 Apr 2024 at 16:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012896-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc - https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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