Summary

OCID:: ocds-kuma6s-138477
Published by:: Cardiff Council
Authority ID:: AA0422
Publication date:: 05 February 2024
Deadline date:: -
Notice type:: 01 Prior Information Notice (PIN)
Has documents:: Yes
Has SPD:: No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:: No

Abstract

Monmouthshire County Council is seeking to commission an experienced organisation to provide semi-independent supported lodging support to Young People with complex support needs within Monmouthshire. The service will support a maximum of five (5) young people at any one time, who will be aged sixteen (16) to twenty-four (24) and who have varying support needs, some of which will be complex. The Council aims for each young person to step down to other suitable accommodation by the age of eighteen (18) when safe and appropriate to do so. For the avoidance of doubt, this service is not a regulated service and does not require registration with the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) or Social Care Wales (SCW ). The Service Provider understands young people may be looked after by the Council, or maybe care leavers. The service will aim to help offer a stable, consistent environment, so that the young people can be encouraged to build their independent skills. This will enable them to reflect and make appropriate choices for their future, enabling them to live independently and successfully within the community. The support provided will aim to help young people to develop life skills that will enable them to live independently or move on to new settings in ways consistent with the principles of the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014. The support offering will be person centred, outcome focused, trauma informed and will aim to build the young people’s skills to support successful transitions into independent living. This will be provided via a dedicated supported accommodation pathway with wrap-around trauma informed support. Support will be designed and delivered to support the young people to build resilience, promote independence, develop or sustain their capacity to live in their own accommodation and achieve increasing levels of independence. The aim is not to just provide a young person with a home but to ensure they have a healthy transition into adulthood. This will be underpinned by a suitably trained and competent staff team who will deliver trauma informed support which will include structured diversionary and engagement activities. Monmouthshire County Council will hold a virtual market engagement event to understand the level of potential interest that exists in the market, your views about what can be delivered, and timescale for setup. Details of the event will be confirmed in response to expressions of interest. Deadline for expressions of interest is the 11th March 2024 at 12 noon. CPV: 85000000, 85311000, 70333000.

Full notice text

Prior information notice

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Monmouthshire County Council

Rhadyr

NP15 1GA

E-mail: Socialcare.Procurement@cardiff.gov.uk

NUTS: UKL21

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0422

I.2) Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

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

Housing and community amenities

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Post 16 Supported Lodgings

II.1.2) Main CPV code

85000000

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

The service will support a maximum of five (5) young people at any one time, who will be aged sixteen (16) to twenty-four (24) and who have varying support needs, some of which will be complex. The Council aims for each young person to step down to other suitable accommodation by the age of eighteen (18) when safe and appropriate to do so.

For the avoidance of doubt, this service is not a regulated service and does not require registration with the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) or Social Care Wales (SCW ).

The Service Provider understands young people may be looked after by the Council, or maybe care leavers. The service will aim to help offer a stable, consistent environment, so that the young people can be encouraged to build their independent skills. This will enable them to reflect and make appropriate choices for their future, enabling them to live independently and successfully within the community.

The support provided will aim to help young people to develop life skills that will enable them to live independently or move on to new settings in ways consistent with the principles of the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014.

The support offering will be person centred, outcome focused, trauma informed and will aim to build the young people’s skills to support successful transitions into independent living. This will be provided via a dedicated supported accommodation pathway with wrap-around trauma informed support.

Support will be designed and delivered to support the young people to build resilience, promote independence, develop or sustain their capacity to live in their own accommodation and achieve increasing levels of independence.

The aim is not to just provide a young person with a home but to ensure they have a healthy transition into adulthood. This will be underpinned by a suitably trained and competent staff team who will deliver trauma informed support which will include structured diversionary and engagement activities.

Monmouthshire County Council will hold a virtual market engagement event to understand the level of potential interest that exists in the market, your views about what can be delivered, and timescale for setup. Details of the event will be confirmed in response to expressions of interest.

Deadline for expressions of interest is the 11th March 2024 at 12 noon.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

II.2) Description

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85311000

70333000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL21

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Potential young people considered for the service will have a range of support needs, some of which will be complex support needs and require additional / enhanced housing related support because of:

Young people 16+ transitioning out of residential and / or foster care placements;

Transitioning out of care as a pathway to independent living; or

Where current models of accommodation / support are deemed unsuitable due to their risk factors or level of support required.

The needs profile of young people will feature multiple needs including but not limited to:

Trauma / Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs);

Attachment difficulties;

Linguistic barriers;

Specific cultural or religious requirements;

A limited support network outside of professional support and/or targeted 3rd sector community support;

Risk taking behaviours associated with absconding;

Vulnerable to exploitation with features of unsafe relationships, exploitation, and financial vulnerability;

Additional complex needs including poor physical or mental health, or substance misuse etc.

The service will deliver support to young people which aims to offer customised, flexible, innovative practical and emotional support to young people in accordance with their individual support needs and will include:

Support in accordance with the young person’s agreed outcomes.

Support to help the young person develop independent living skills to better enable them to feel empowered and more able to live independently.

Support to furnish a safe, secure and supportive environment for the young person.

Emotional support through befriending and mentoring.

The Service Provider will deliver support to young people to complement and fit around individual young person’s needs and their personal schedule, which will include support delivery during evenings and weekends.

The Service Provider will deliver support sessions through multiple or one off interventions based on individual need and will encompass the delivery of individual 1:1 and / or group based sessions as appropriate.

Underpinned by a trauma informed approach to support, the Service Provider will design and deliver age appropriate support that has been designed to meet the needs of young people which encompasses:

Health

Well-Being

Life Skills

Engagement in learning, training or employment

Social inclusion and community integration

The Service Provider will provide a range of bespoke support for young people which can include but may not be limited to:

Support to develop skills so they can manage tenancies;

Support to develop personal support networks and other networks in the community;

Support with acquiring, developing and maintaining life skills, for example support with meal planning and preparation, laundry and cleaning, domestic life skills etc;

Support, supervision and monitoring of general health and wellbeing;

Support to develop social skills and behaviour management;

Support with acquiring, developing and maintaining links with the community;

Support to deal with correspondence;

Support to identify and apply for appropriate benefit entitlements when relevant;

Support to pay bills, arranging direct debits and assistance with budgeting/financial issues;

Support directed towards educational achievements, work experience, employment and volunteering to improve the employability prospects of Young People

Support to access sport and other recreation facilities;

Advice and support in dealing with neighbour issues;

Maintaining safety at the accommodation and advice on security in the home, including personal security, when required.

General emotional support;

Resettlement and move on advice and support;

Support to contribute to the design, delivery and management of the Service.

Off-site support such as assistance to attend appointments, shopping etc.

Other support as appropriate to the Service.

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

01/05/2024

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

If you are interested in hearing more and to register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information which may be provided, please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at

http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx

Please register your interest by 12 noon, Monday 11th March 2024.

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=138477.

(WA Ref:138477)

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

05/02/2024

Coding

Commodity categories

ID	Title	Parent category
85000000	Health and social work services	Other Services
70333000	Housing services	Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis
85311000	Social work services with accommodation	Social work services

Delivery locations

ID	Description
1021	Monmouthshire and Newport

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID	Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:: Socialcare.Procurement@cardiff.gov.uk
Admin contact:: N/a
Technical contact:: N/a
Other contact:: N/a

Further information

Date	Details
07/02/2024 10:54	Market Engagement Session Please note that Monmouthshire County Council intend to hold a Market Engagement Session on Friday, 22nd March at 10am via Microsoft Teams. Organisations who have registered their interest will be contacted following the deadline for expressions of interest.
27/03/2024 10:59	ADDED FILE: Market Engagement Session - Presentation Presentation from the Market Engagement Session
28/03/2024 08:50	ADDED FILE: Summary of market engagement provider Q&A Summary of market engagement provider Q&A

Additional Documents

The following additional documents have been attached to this notice. To obtain these documents please select the individual file names below.

Current documents

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Summary of market engagement provider Q&A.docx

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Young Persons Supported Lodging Service - Market Engagement Session Presentation.pdf

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