Social and other specific services – public contracts
Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Vale of Glamorgan Council
PPON PVJL-7881-XMJT
Civic Offices, Holton Road
BARRY
CF63 4RU
UK
Contact person: Natalie Eddins, Team Manager Commissioning
Telephone: +44 1446700111
E-mail: contracting@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
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales
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
CYPS Supported Accommodation Tender for the Vale of Glamorgan Council
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 3 (three) years, with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 (two) years. (3+2).
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
2 886 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
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.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
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
There is the option to extend this contract up to a further two (2) years. This is a new service required by the Council and there are no TUPE implications for this provision
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.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
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
There is an option to extend the contract for up to a further 2 years. Please note, this is a renewal of a current contract and it is the Council's view that there may be TUPE implications. Bidders should take their own legal advice regarding this Please see tender documents for more details
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Provision of Supported Lodgings Accommodation for Vulnerable Young People
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 note, this is a renewal of a current contract and it is the Council's view that there may be TUPE implications. Bidders should take their own legal advice regarding this Please see tender documents for more details
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.11) Main features of the award procedure:
Please see the tender documents
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2024/S 000-040137
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
17/03/2025
Local time: 10:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
CY
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
The Council believes that Lots 2 & 3 of this tender are 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 deadline for tender return cannot be changed. A prior information notice was issued and a market engagement event was undertaken in January 2025 regarding this procurement.
Please note that the evaluation process will include interview/presentation, the date to be confirmed.
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 http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=148172.
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at http://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:148172)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Telephone: +44 2079477501
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
19/02/2025