Published date: 8 December 2023
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Contract summary
Industry
Health and social work services - 85000000
Location of contract
North West
Value of contract
£35,700,000
Procurement reference
DR/CYP/24/1444
Published date
8 December 2023
Approach to market date
15 January 2024
Contract start date
17 June 2024
Contract end date
16 June 2027
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
This is a prior information notice about a future procurement.
Lancashire County Council (the Council) commissions a range of supported accommodation services for young people in the county. The Services provide support to Children Looked After (CLA), Care Leavers and vulnerable young people including those who are homeless, who are primarily aged 16 to 21. The Services are regulated and are overseen by an Ofsted-led registration and inspection regime.
The Council intends to tender for new contracts in January 2024 for a number of services throughout Lancashire where accommodation has been identified for the purpose of any procurement. However, in reviewing its demand for services, the Authority has identified gaps in provision in the Burnley and Wyre districts. As part of any procurement, it is intended that bidders will have the opportunity to bid for a support-only contract where the provider will be required to source the accommodation from which to deliver the support Service in these areas.
Service Providers may wish to consider potential accommodation options in Burnley and Wyre districts when preparing a submission to any procurement that is published.
In the event that the Council progresses to a tender process, it is anticipated that to be eligible the accommodation must:
- be in a suitable location for young people to be safe from criminal and sexual exploitation, easily accessible by public transport and have access to local amenities.
- be well-designed, safe, and pleasant and of a design and size in keeping with the purpose and function of supporting young people.
- meet the definition of 'specified accommodation' status under the Department of Work and Pensions regulations.
- meet all legislative requirements, including those set out under the Accommodation Standard contained within the Supported Accommodation Regulations (England) Guide to the Supported Accommodation Regulations including Quality Standards (publishing.service.gov.uk)
- ideally provide the number of units within the minimum and maximum range of 8 to 12 for the Burnley District and 6 to 8 in the Wyre area of Cleveleys. Where the number of units in any accommodation exceeds the maximum stated, these excess units above the maximum number may be used for an alternative client group with the prior agreement of the Authority. Examples of use that may be permitted by the Authority may include Service Users receiving lower-level intensive housing management support, or Service Users in employment who pay affordable rent.
The value of any procurement for all the supported accommodation services for young people is anticipated to be between £4.5 million and £5.1 million per annum, with an anticipated total value of up to £35.7 million.
More information
Spend profile
| Financial year | Budget |
|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | £5,100,000 |
About the buyer
Contact name
Care and Public Health
Address
Fishergate
Preston
PR1 8XJ
England
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