Published date: 26 May 2023

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.


Closing: 2 July 2033, 12am

Contract summary

Industry

  • Social work and related services - 85300000

  • Social work services - 85310000

  • Social work services with accommodation - 85311000

    • Welfare services for children and young people - 85311300

Location of contract

Yorkshire and the Humber

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

20230526154819-104514

Published date

26 May 2023

Closing date

2 July 2033

Closing time

12am

Contract start date

3 July 2033

Contract end date

4 July 2033

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

The City of Doncaster Council (The Council) is to establish a Flexible Procurement System (FPS) under the Light Touch Regime of registered organisation to deliver semi-independent living accommodation and to young people aged 16+

This process will be used to establish a list of assessed and approved Providers to deliver Semi Independent Accommodation and Support to Young People aged 16+, as and when required. The Council will place packages through the FPS as its sole contracting approach from July 2023.

The FPS will consist of 4 Lots:

Lot 1 - Single occupancy

Includes bedsits under a licence agreement and self-contained flats, which may be at the same location, or within the same building. This category does not include provision that is not designed for anything other than solo occupancy

Lot 2 - Supported Tenancies Shared accommodation/group living (ring-fenced provision for looked-after children and care leavers)

Shared accommodation. Young people have their own bedroom, and may have their own bathroom, and share communal areas (e.g. living room/s, kitchen). Provision may include foyer-type accommodation that combines support with opportunities for education, training and employment. This provision may support care leavers aged 18+

Lot 3- Shared accommodation/group.
See description for 2 above, plus: 1 Bed and breakfast accommodation should not be used for 16 and 17 year olds, even in an emergency

Lot 4- Family-based accommodation/supported lodgings.

Provided by private individuals who offer a room in their family home. Provision is typically co-ordinated by a supported lodgings scheme the registered provider), which recruits and supports a network of supported lodgings 'hosts'

Providers are invited to apply for one, more than one, or all Lots

The initial deadline for request to participate is the 28th June 2028


How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.


About the buyer

Contact name

Shaun Ferron

Address

Civic Office, Waterdale
Doncaster
DN1 3BU
ENG

Telephone

+44 1302862405

Email

Shaun.Ferron@doncaster.gov.uk

Website

https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/