Published date: 16 November 2023

This notice was replaced on 22 August 2024

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 22 August 2024)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

Yorkshire and the Humber

Value of contract

£30,000,000

Procurement reference

KMCCYP-192 Electronic Market Place for 16+ Supported Accommodation Service

Published date

16 November 2023

Closing date

8 January 2024

Closing time

1pm

Contract start date

1 April 2024

Contract end date

31 March 2034

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

The Council of the Borough of Kirklees (the "Council") is conducting this procurement exercise, in accordance with the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102), and intends to establish an Electronic Market Place ("EMP") with Providers with relevant experience and ability for the provision of Supported Accommodation to looked after or care leavers aged 16+.
The Council is establishing a new 16+ Supported Accommodation Electronic Market Place (EMP) to meet its duties under the Childrens Act1989 & 2004 when securing a Supported Accommodation placement for either;
• a looked after child is placed in an 'other arrangements' placement
or
• a care leaver is placed in 'suitable accommodation'
The Council requires four types of provision, which are aligned with Ofsted's four categories of supported accommodation, as set out below:
• Category 1 - Supported Accommodation in a self-contained unit
The accommodation is for the sole use of the child or for the child and other individuals living with the child (For example; partner, sibling or children) as agreed by the Council.
• Category 2 - Supported accommodation in a shared or group living situation (Ring fenced for looked after children and care leavers only)
The accommodation is for looked after children and care leavers only. There may be care leavers over the age of 18 living at the accommodation. Each child will have their own bedroom but will share communal areas (For example: kitchen, or a living area.)
• Category 3 - Supported accommodation in a shared or group living situation (Not limited to looked after children and care leavers)
The supported accommodation in a shared or group living situation in premises which are not limited to accommodating looked after children and care leavers. Each child will have their own bedroom but will share communal areas (For example: kitchen, or a living area.)
• Category 4 - Supported accommodation provided by an individual or individuals in a private residence (which is the main residence of that individual or individuals)
Children are accommodated in a private residence. This is accommodation hosted by an individual (or Individuals) such as supported lodgings.
Supported accommodation, provides support to young people aged 16+who are either looked after by the local authority or care leavers. The aim of supported accommodation is to help these young people develop their independence in preparation for adulthood whilst keeping them safe in a homely and nurturing environment.
This EMP is anticipated to run from 01 April 2024 to 31 March 2034.
The value of the Services to be awarded through this EMP is estimated to be approximately £3,000,000.00 (three million pounds) per annum.

Tender documents are available to download at: https://www.yortender.eu-supply.com


About the buyer

Contact name

Stewart Horn

Address

PO Box 1720
HUDDERSFIELD
HD1 9EY
United Kingdom

Telephone

01484221000

Email

stewart.horn@kirklees.gov.uk