Social and other specific services – public contracts
Prior information notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Vale of Glamorgan Council
Civic Offices, Holton Road
BARRY
CF63 4RU
UK
Contact person: Natalie Eddins, Team Manager Commissioning
Telephone: +44 1446700111
E-mail: sms@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
NUTS: UKL22
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0275
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Market Engagement for CYPS Supported Accommodation Tender
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85311000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The Vale of Glamorgan Council ("The Council") requires Supported Living Accommodation Services for Vulnerable Children and Young People within the Vale of Glamorgan ("The Service") via a Multi-Lot Contract.
The anticipated Contract duration is 5 (five) years, with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 (two) years. (5+2).
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
5 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Supported Accommodation for Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85311300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL22
Main site or place of performance:
The Vale of Glamorgan
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot incorporates:
i)Providing shared supported living housing for vulnerable Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children and Young People (UASC) aged between 16 and 21 years of age in two Council-owned residential properties within the Vale of Glamorgan.
ii)Delivering a quality-led and young person-centred service with suitably trained and consistent staff that enables young people to feel safe and protected from harm and progress towards achieving positives outcomes.
iii)Providing long-term support planning and proactive assistance with young UASC’s transition into independence.
iv)Assessing needs and enhancing the self-support skills of UASC’s, enabling them to live independently once they have received there Right to Remain with the UK.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Please see attached briefing note
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Temporary Supported Living Accommodation and Housing-Related Support
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85311300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL22
Main site or place of performance:
The Vale of Glamorgan
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot incorporates:
i)Providing temporary supported living accommodation, alongside flexible housing-related support services and resources, to vulnerable young care leavers up to 23 years of age who are at risk of homelessness and/or who are assessed as having highly complex and overlapping support needs.
ii)Providing supported accommodation for up to two young people, alongside one emergency placement, within a single 24hr staffed property for 24hrs a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
iii)Delivering a quality led, person-centred service that is flexible and sensitive to each individual young person’s support needs.
iv)Supporting young care leavers to develop the skills needed to live independently, enabling them to make informed decision-making and achieve positive outcomes.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Please see briefing note attached
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Emergency Supported Lodgings
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85311300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL22
Main site or place of performance:
The Vale of Glamorgan
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot incorporates:
i)Providing short-term, long-term, and emergency supported accommodation for vulnerable young people below 18 years of age.
ii)Protecting and safeguarding vulnerable young people who have been assessed as requiring support services within the Vale of Glamorgan.
iii)Ensuring that all Supported Lodgings Providers have an enhanced DBS check that is renewed every three years.
iv)Delivering a quality-led, person-centred service with suitably trained staff that is sensitive to young people’s needs.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Please see briefing note attached
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
17/01/2025
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This notice is to invite interested organisations to a Market Engagement Event on 8th January 2025.
Two existing Services are being retendered with an additional new Service.
The Event will discuss the Council’s requirements and cover potential TUPE implications regarding the two Services currently commissioned, and Government priorities such as social value, decarbonisation and removing profit from Children’s Services, and will answer potential bidder’s questions regarding the procurement process.
Please contact the Council via email contracting@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk to express an interest in attending the event and joining details will be forwarded asap.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=146487.
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VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
12/12/2024