Semi-independent Supported Accommodation for Looked After Young People, Care Leavers and Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Young People

A Tender Notice
by BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
2 year
Value
10M
Sector
HEALTH
Published
04 Mar 2024
Delivery
To 04 Apr 2026 (est.)
Deadline
04 Apr 2024 00:00

Concepts

Location

BEDFORD

Geochart for 2 buyers and 0 suppliers

2 buyers

Description

Bedford Borough Council ('the Council') is inviting tenders from organisations wishing to enter into a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System Agreement to deliver accommodation and support services for young people aged 16-21 on admission, with the aim of supporting these young people to develop and sustain their capacity to live independently within the community.

Lot Division

1 In Bedford Borough - Tier 1

In Bedford Borough Tier 1: Multi-occupancy accommodation for 16-17 year-olds with support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Inclusive of a 90min key work session which is planned and recorded. Packages: Standard (5-10 support hours), Enhanced Package (10-20 support hours) or Accommodation only.

2 In Bedford Borough - Tier 2

In Bedford Borough Tier 2: Multi-occupancy accommodation for 16-17 year-old Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children with support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Inclusive of a 90min key work session which is planned and recorded. Inclusive, if required, of an Interpreter 60min per week for the first 6months of placement. Packages: Standard (5-10 support hours), Enhanced Package (10-20 support hours) or Accommodation only. Packages: Standard (5-10 support hours), Enhanced Package (10-20 support hours) or Accommodation only.

3 In Bedford Borough - Tier 3

In Bedford Borough Tier 3: Solo placement accommodation for 16-17 year-olds with support on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for young people with high needs/ challenging behaviours. Inclusive of minimum of one 90min key work session which is planned and recorded. Packages: 1 or 2 staff members, sleep in or waking night, accommodation only.

4 In Bedford Borough - Tier 4

In Bedford Borough Tier 4: Multi-occupancy accommodation for young people 18 - 25, this includes young people with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF), young people waiting for housing, and young people who continue to have support needs but are not eligible for adult social care. Inclusive of a minimum of 1 health & safety check per week. Packages: Standard (1 support hour), Enhanced (5 support hours) or Accommodation only.

5 Surrounding Counties - Tier 1

Surrounding counties (CBC, Luton, MK, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire) Tier 1: Multi-occupancy accommodation for 16-17 year-olds with support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Inclusive of a 90min key work session which is planned and recorded. Packages: Standard (5-10 support hours), Enhanced Package (10-20 support hours) or Accommodation only.

6 Surrounding Counties - Tier 2

Surrounding counties (CBC, Luton, MK, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire) Tier 2: Multi-occupancy accommodation for 16-17 year-old Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children with support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Inclusive of a 90min key work session which is planned and recorded. Inclusive, if required, of an Interpreter 60min per week for the first 6months of placement. Packages: 1 or 2 staff members, sleep in or waking night, accommodation only

7 Surrounding Counties - Tier 3

Surrounding counties (CBC, Luton, MK, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire) Tier 3: Solo placement accommodation for 16-17 year-olds with support on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for young people with high needs/ challenging behaviours. Inclusive of minimum of one 90min key work session which is planned and recorded. Packages: 1 or 2 staff members, sleep in or waking night, accommodation only

8 Surrounding Counties - Tier 3

Tier 4: Multi-occupancy accommodation for young people 18 - 25, this includes young people with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF), young people waiting for housing, and young people who continue to have support needs but are not eligible for adult social care. Inclusive of a minimum of 1 health & safety check per week. Packages: Standard (1 support hour), Enhanced (5 support hours) or Accommodation only.

Renewal Options

Option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months

CPV Codes

  • 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
  • 85300000 - Social work and related services

Indicators

  • Bids should cover one or more lots.
  • Bids should cover the whole contract.
  • Renewals are available.
  • Award on basis of price and quality.

Reference

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