Provision of Supported Accommodation for Care Experienced Young People in the Falkirk Council area

A Tender Notice
by FALKIRK COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
4 year
Value
£-£6M
Sector
HEALTH
Published
30 May 2023
Delivery
To 22 Jan 2028 (est.)
Deadline
29 Jun 2023 10:00

Concepts

Location

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

Falkirk Council Children’s Service is seeking a provider(s) to deliver an alternative to continuing care and aftercare in an accommodation based resource. The provider will assist young people to gain the knowledge and skills necessary, and support them to make a successful transition to more independent living. The duration of the Framework is anticipated to be 4 years with the option of a further 3 annual extensions.

Lot Division

1 Provision of Supported Accommodation (Falkirk Council Premises)

The accommodation comprises 9, self- contained single occupancy apartments within a 3 storey building. The service to be provided is an accommodation-based housing support service to support 8 young people with eligible after care needs. It is intended that one of the nine self contained apartments will be retained to accommodate emergency placements. It is recognized that the hours of support to each young person will vary depending on the support needs. Some young people may require a significant level of support to develop their ability to live more independently. Access to the service will be provided 24 hours a day, 365/366 days a year. Additional information: The duration of the Framework Agreement is expected to be four years with the option to extend for a further three annual extensions.
2 Provider Solutions for an Accommodation-based Housing Support Service

We are inviting Providers to submit their proposals to meet the Lot 2 Outcomes based Specification for the Provision of Supported Accommodation for Care Experienced Young People in the Falkirk Council area. Additional information: The duration of the Framework Agreement is expected to be four years with the option of three annual extensions.

CPV Codes

  • 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
  • 85300000 - Social work and related services
  • 75123000 - Administrative housing services

Indicators

  • Technical restrictions apply.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** The scope of services to be provided under this Framework falls within the definition of social and other specific services in Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") and therefore the procurement process shall be subject to the requirements of section 7 of the Regulations. SPPN 7/2021 may apply. Reserve right to open Framework to new entrants. New Entrants will be subject to the same requirements as detailed in this Contract Notice and Tender Documents. New Entrants can apply by making initial contact to cpu@falkirk.gov.uk. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=732055. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Please refer to tender documents. (SC Ref:732055)

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