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title: "Provision of 16+ TCAC Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000564404"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2019-04-25"
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# Provision of 16+ TCAC Services

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000564404

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is currently involved in the procurement process for the "Provision of 16+ TCAC Services." This process is classified within the services industry and pertains specifically to the delivery of support services for vulnerable young people aged 16 to 26. The procurement method is an open procedure, with key dates including a contract award completed on 24 April 2019. The delivery location will be within the City of Edinburgh, and proposals were submitted electronically by 14 February 2019. The council outlines that price is not the sole award criterion and all relevant criteria are detailed in the tender documents.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on social services, particularly those skilled in providing support for vulnerable demographics, such as youth services, social work, or mental health. Organisations with expertise in working with care leavers or those facing complex personal challenges would be particularly well-suited to compete. Furthermore, entities that can demonstrate robust qualifications and compliance with specific insurance and health requirements will find themselves in a strong position to fulfil this contract, potentially leading to substantial community impact and enhanced business reputation.

## Notice

The City of Edinburgh Council requires a Service Provider who can deliver the support that meets the requirements for 16+ TCAC (Throughcare and Aftercare) Services. TCAC works with 16-26 year olds who require additional support as a result of assessed need and risk. Many of these young people and their families have complex needs and require a range of services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council requires a Service Provider who can provide the support that meets the requirements for 16+ TCAC Services. The City of Edinburgh Council through Communities and Families delivers support services to vulnerable young people. The 16+ TCAC works with care leavers 16 - 26 year olds who require additional support as a result of assessed need and risk. Many of these young people and their families have complex needs and require a range of services. The 16+ TCAC aims to: provide support to the young people to make the transition into adulthood, including; support with accommodation; and support with friends and families. The 16+ TCAC Service has been working with an external Provider to provide additional support to young people and their families. The Provider delivers support to young people and families to meet the needs and risks of the young person and/or their families as identified through assessment. These vulnerable young people may include, but not be limited to, single parents, young people with additional needs or/and disabilities, victims of abuse, and child protection issues. The support service is known as the 16+ TCAC Service and has been running since 2004. The Service and the specification has been reviewed with no major changes made. Key elements of the 16+ TCAC Service include: 1:1 support work (direct work will be determined by the assessed needs of the young person), support within professional meetings, advocacy work, family work as well as attendance and report writing for formal reviews (such as Pathway Reviews) and Children's Panels; an active duty service to young people who do not have an allocated worker, this service must be provided for a minimum of 20 hours per week; support to at least 60 young people aged 16-21 years old at any one time, with these being classed as open cases, and continue to support these young people in line with the legislation up to the age of 26 years old; and staff to be based in City of Edinburgh Council offices and have access to SWIFT social work system. The Service aims to support young people making the transition from the looked after system to adulthood and semi-independent living. It provides a variety of services which includes working with the young person in developing their life skills and enables young people to enjoy the transition from care to adult interdependence and in other areas like identity work, self-esteem and practical and emotional support. The Service will also engage young people in social and educational experiences and help them access activity-based programmes, training and employment. The Service will operate within the context of local policy and guidelines and National legislation and guidance. This reflects the philosophy of care set out in the Scottish Government policies which stress the importance of positively delaying the age of leaving care. The Council may decide to competitively tender this contract in the future.. Please refer to tender documentation and Supply Market Awareness Event additional information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352619 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | 11 Jan 2019 |
| Award date | 24 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,900 |
| Lots value | £900,900 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £891,982 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BARNARDO'S |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352619
- 10 Jan 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN341807
- 14 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337351

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN341807&idx=9
  22nd January 2019 - Schedule 9 ESPD Additional Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN341807&idx=8
  18th January 2019 - Schedule 6 - CT2580 Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN341807&idx=2
  14th January 2019 - Schedule 2 - CT2580 Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN341807&idx=3
  14th January 2019 - Schedule 3 - CT2580 Tenderer's Submission
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN341807&idx=4
  14th January 2019 - Schedule 4 - CT2580 Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN341807&idx=5
  14th January 2019 - Schedule 5 - CT2580 Community Benefits
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN341807&idx=6
  14th January 2019 - Schedule 7 - CT2580 Supply Market Awareness Event Additional Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN341807&idx=7
  14th January 2019 - Schedule 8 - CT2580 TUPE Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN341807&idx=1
  14th January 2019 - Schedule 1 - CT2580 Instruction to Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV337351&idx=1
  16th November 2018 - CT2580 Briefing Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV337351&idx=2
  16th November 2018 - CT2580 Event Programme
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337351
  Provision of 16+ TCAC Services - The City of Edinburgh Council would like to engage with potential Service Providers who can provide the support that meets the requirements for 16+ TCAC (Throughcare and Aftercare) Services. The Council is currently gathering information and as part of the design process would like to invite all interested potential Service Providers to a Supply Market Awareness Event. The purpose of this event is to inform and engage with the supply market. Please note: by submitting your interest you are agreeing to further engagement with the City of Edinburgh Council. The Council may decide to competitively tender this contract in the future.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN341807
  Provision of 16+ TCAC Services - The City of Edinburgh Council requires a Service Provider who can deliver the support that meets the requirements for 16+ TCAC (Throughcare and Aftercare) Services. TCAC works with 16-26 year olds who require additional support as a result of assessed need and risk. Many of these young people and their families have complex needs and require a range of services.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352619
  Provision of 16+ TCAC Services - The City of Edinburgh Council requires a Service Provider who can deliver the support that meets the requirements for 16+ TCAC (Throughcare and Aftercare) Services. TCAC works with 16-26 year olds who require additional support as a result of assessed need and risk. Many of these young people and their families have complex needs and require a range of services.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000564404
- https://www.mygov.scot/disclosure-types/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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