Published date: 28 October 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
Provision of services to the community - 75200000
Location of contract
England
Value of contract
£5,261,955
Procurement reference
HOUNSLOW001-DN741597-76398893
Published date
28 October 2024
Closing date
27 November 2024
Closing time
4pm
Contract start date
1 April 2025
Contract end date
31 March 2030
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?
No
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
The contracted Provider will support vulnerable Children and Young People aged 16-21
years of age who are either a looked after child, or a care leaver of the London Borough of
Hounslow (including Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children) unless agreed by the Lead
Commissioner.
The Council is seeking to develop strategic partnerships with Provider that are:
• Sector leaders in young peoples and young parent's supported accommodation
provision with a thorough understanding of the complex needs of vulnerable young
people, access to significant expertise, and knowledge of evidence informed best
practice.
• Capable of carrying out the Landlord responsibilities alongside the support delivery
requirements simultaneously, and meeting their own leaseholder obligations, ensuring buildings are maintained to a high standard, are homely and that repairs are carried out
promptly.
• Reputable, responsive, and responsible employers committed to recruiting, developing,
and retaining a high quality and diverse workforce.
• Values led with a mission, purpose, and ethos aligned to those of the London Borough
of Housing.
• Where specified in supplementary specifications, are Ofsted registered to meet the
needs of 16-17-year-olds in the service and to ensure compliance with regulatory
requirements.
• Able to add value to provision to enrich the service offer for children and young people,
including through attracting additional external funding.
• Are financially sustainable with robust governance and business continuity
arrangements.
• Committed to developing positive partnerships at local, regional, and national level to
benefit children and young people, including with housing associations to support move
on to independence.
About the buyer
Contact name
Daniel Austin
Address
Hounslow House
7 Bath Road
Hounslow
TW3 3EB
United Kingdom
Telephone
+44 2085834212
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