Published date: 4 August 2021

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.


Closing: 6 September 2021, 2pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Housing services - 70333000

  • Administrative housing services - 75123000

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

    • Health services - 85100000

    • Social work and related services - 85300000

    • Welfare services for children and young people - 85311300

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£400,000 to £5,600,000

Procurement reference

DORST001-DN557548-23566526

Published date

4 August 2021

Closing date

6 September 2021

Closing time

2pm

Contract start date

1 February 2022

Contract end date

31 January 2029

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Dorset Council is seeking tenders from capable service providers for the provision of Supported Housing for Young People.

The Council is required through a "sufficiency duty" to secure sufficient accommodation for children and young people under their care who cannot live at home.

This is an exciting opportunity to provide high quality services and be part of making a positive contribution to the lives and well-being of our young people.

The longer-term vision for children and young people in Dorset is detailed in the Children, Young People and Families Plan 2020 to 2023.

Related links:

Children's Plan 2020-23 - https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/children-families/childrens-plan/childrens-plan

Placement Sufficiency Strategy 2020-23 - https://moderngov.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/documents/s22485/Appendix 1 Placement Sufficiency Strategy 2020 - 2023.pdf

The Framework has the following lots:

Lot 1 High support accommodation
For young people aged 16-17 and those aged 18-25 identified as having high support needs.

Lot 2 Accommodation with support
For young people aged 18-25

To gain entry on to the Framework, Tenderers are required to submit their tender in accordance with the instructions set out in this procurement process.

The contract is planned to commence from 1st February 2022.

About the buyer

Contact name

Lisa Hosking

Address

Dorset Council
County Hall, Colliton Park
Dorchester
DT1 1XJ
England

Telephone

+44 1305225523

Email

lisa.hosking@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

Website

https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/