Ty Newydd Supported Accommodation Project in the Vale of Glamorgan

Concepts

• social work
• barry
• glamorgan council
• housing related support
• glamorgan
• ty newydd supported accommodation project
• the vale of glamorgan council
• newydd
• vale
• accommodation

Location

The Vale of Glamorgan

Description

The Vale of Glamorgan Council (“the Council”) requires a Complex Needs Hostel Service.

Total Quantity or Scope

The Tŷ Newydd project is a 6-unit temporary supported accommodation located in Barry aimed at providing Housing related support to young and vulnerable people living in the Vale of Glamorgan. The project is manned 24 hours a day and maximum length of service is up to two years per service user. The project was first established in August 2014. The Contract is for 3 plus 1 plus 1 years and the tender process will include an interview / presentation. The Council's view is that there are TUPE implications for this contract. Bidders must obtain their own legal advice regarding this matter,

Renewal Options

Contract term is three (3) years with the options to extend for a further one (1) plus one (1). Maximum five (5) years

CPV Codes

• 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
• 55210000 - Youth hostel services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

The Support Provider is expected to enter into a Management agreement with United Welsh Housing Association. Management functions are ineligible for Supporting People however they may be claimed through Housing Benefit (depending on eligibility) The Council believes that its current contract is subject to TUPE (“Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 as amended” and related enactments). Bidders must obtain their own independent legal advice to satisfy themselves of the applicability of the regulations. The Vale of Glamorgan Council has declared a Climate and Nature emergency and is committed to working with suppliers that contribute to our journey towards Net Zero Carbon. Tenders may be submitted in Welsh and will be treated no less favourably than a tender submitted in English. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=140899. 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.sell2wales.gov.wales/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. (WA Ref:140899)