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title: "North Lanarkshire Homes First Flexible Support"
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# North Lanarkshire Homes First Flexible Support

Buyer: NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000629628

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## Summary

The North Lanarkshire Council is currently in the procurement stage for the "North Lanarkshire Homes First Flexible Support" service, aimed at providing housing support to vulnerable households at risk of homelessness. This open tender process invites potential suppliers to deliver comprehensive support, addressing the complex needs of service users in North Lanarkshire, UK. The deadline for bid submission is set for 5th October 2020. The tender is part of the services industry, with the total contract value anticipated at £660,000, which highlights the strategic importance of this initiative within the council's rapid rehousing plan.

This procurement opportunity is particularly suitable for businesses with expertise in delivering housing support services and those that can collaborate with other entities to provide a holistic and coordinated approach to care and support. Companies with a proven track record in addressing homelessness, social work, and health sectors will find this tender an excellent avenue for growth. Additionally, the contract highlights the potential for community benefits, thus encouraging social enterprises and SMEs to engage and contribute to local economic and social initiatives, aligning with broader social responsibility goals.

## Notice

North Lanarkshire Council (the Council) wishes to enter into a Home's First Flexible Support Service. The Council wishes to commission a Partner Provider with operational experience in delivering housing support services to households who have complex and multiple needs, who have been assessed by the Council as being vulnerable and at most risk from being or becoming homeless. The councils Rapid Rehousing Plan states that 'Housing First' provides ordinary, settled housing as a first response for people with complex needs. This approach recognises a safe and secure home with open ended flexible support is the best base for recovery, including ending homelessness by offering choice and control. Housing First goes beyond traditional forms of supported accommodation and includes intensive wrap around support as appropriate which would be coordinated and delivered by the partner provider. The intensive support may include; - One to one service - Links, access and coordination of all support service user identifies as required for recovery - Arranging, accompanying and following up on meetings and appointments in support of needs - Regular support arrangements up to 24/7 if required The list is not exhaustive as the scope and duration of the support provision will be determined by the needs of the service user with a goal of declining supports and transitioning into mainstream services where possible. As the design of the service will be to fit to that individuals support needs the market may not be able to fulfil the council's requirements as a sole provider. It is expected that they will rely on other services and should work together to form bids. The successful Partner Provider, along with other services within the bid, will set-up, operate, and manage a Service that will, "seek to prevent homelessness occurring, prevent rough sleeping, minimise the effect of homelessness on individuals and their families (Service Users) and promote tenancy sustainment within the North Lanarkshire Council area". This will increase and ensure collaboration with wider services such as Housing, Health and Social Care to achieve the best possible outcome for the service user.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council are seeking a partner with skills, expertise and ideas to work with us in a service. The partner will come together with other entities to plan, deliver and pilot transformation of services and support for those at risk of or experiencing homelessness in North Lanarkshire. We will work as one, sharing decisions and collective responsibility to achieve our common goal: 'Work in collaboration to provide early interventions which prevent homelessness and ensure settled accommodation is made available as quickly as possible if homelessness occurs.' This is an ambitious approach which will require commitment and determination to achieve positive outcomes for people with complex and multiple needs who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. This service is a pilot for two years to enable us to test and evaluate this model and approach with the option to extend depending on a third year of government funding. The successful tenderer will be required to be PVG registered, have Care Inspectorate Registration and have staff registered with SSSC. Further information is provided within the specification.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Council intends to include an additional 12 month extension period which can be utilised should circumstances arise that such an extension is required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402313 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £660,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £660,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | MOTHERWELL |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML1 1AB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | North Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig |
| Westminster constituency | Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke |
| Delivery location | TLM84 North Lanarkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIMON COMMUNITY SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402313
- 4 Sep 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394108

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394108
  North Lanarkshire Homes First Flexible Support - North Lanarkshire Council (the Council) wishes to enter into a Home's First Flexible Support Service. The Council wishes to commission a Partner Provider with operational experience in delivering housing support services to households who have complex and multiple needs, who have been assessed by the Council as being vulnerable and at most risk from being or becoming homeless. The councils Rapid Rehousing Plan states that 'Housing First' provides ordinary, settled housing as a first response for people with complex needs. This approach recognises a safe and secure home with open ended flexible support is the best base for recovery, including ending homelessness by offering choice and control. Housing First goes beyond traditional forms of supported accommodation and includes intensive wrap around support as appropriate which would be coordinated and delivered by the partner provider. The intensive support may include; - One to one service - Links, access and coordination of all support service user identifies as required for recovery - Arranging, accompanying and following up on meetings and appointments in support of needs - Regular support arrangements up to 24/7 if required The list is not exhaustive as the scope and duration of the support provision will be determined by the needs of the service user with a goal of declining supports and transitioning into mainstream services where possible. As the design of the service will be to fit to that individuals support needs the market may not be able to fulfil the council's requirements as a sole provider. It is expected that they will rely on other services and should work together to form bids. The successful Partner Provider, along with other services within the bid, will set-up, operate, and manage a Service that will, "seek to prevent homelessness occurring, prevent rough sleeping, minimise the effect of homelessness on individuals and their families (Service Users) and promote tenancy sustainment within the North Lanarkshire Council area". This will increase and ensure collaboration with wider services such as Housing, Health and Social Care to achieve the best possible outcome for the service user.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402313
  North Lanarkshire Homes First Flexible Support - North Lanarkshire Council (the Council) wishes to enter into a Home's First Flexible Support Service. The Council wishes to commission a Partner Provider with operational experience in delivering housing support services to households who have complex and multiple needs, who have been assessed by the Council as being vulnerable and at most risk from being or becoming homeless. The councils Rapid Rehousing Plan states that 'Housing First' provides ordinary, settled housing as a first response for people with complex needs. This approach recognises a safe and secure home with open ended flexible support is the best base for recovery, including ending homelessness by offering choice and control. Housing First goes beyond traditional forms of supported accommodation and includes intensive wrap around support as appropriate which would be coordinated and delivered by the partner provider. The intensive support may include; - One to one service - Links, access and coordination of all support service user identifies as required for recovery - Arranging, accompanying and following up on meetings and appointments in support of needs - Regular support arrangements up to 24/7 if required The list is not exhaustive as the scope and duration of the support provision will be determined by the needs of the service user with a goal of declining supports and transitioning into mainstream services where possible. As the design of the service will be to fit to that individuals support needs the market may not be able to fulfil the council's requirements as a sole provider. It is expected that they will rely on other services and should work together to form bids. The successful Partner Provider, along with other services within the bid, will set-up, operate, and manage a Service that will, "seek to prevent homelessness occurring, prevent rough sleeping, minimise the effect of homelessness on individuals and their families (Service Users) and promote tenancy sustainment within the North Lanarkshire Council area". This will increase and ensure collaboration with wider services such as Housing, Health and Social Care to achieve the best possible outcome for the service user.

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000629628
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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