Provision of Supported Accommodation for Care Experienced Young People in the Falkirk Council area

A Prior Information Notice (Social)
by FALKIRK COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
4 year (est.)
Value
£7M
Sector
HEALTH
Published
12 Feb 2024
Delivery
To 22 Jan 2028 (est.)
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

Falkirk

Geochart for 2 buyers and 4 suppliers

2 buyers

3 suppliers

Description

Falkirk Council Children’s Service is seeking a provider(s) to deliver an alternative to continuing care and aftercare in an accommodation based resource. The provider will assist young people to gain the knowledge and skills necessary, and support them to make a successful transition to more independent living. The duration of the Framework is anticipated to be 4 years with the option of a further 3 annual extensions.

Lot Division

1 Provision of Supported Accommodation (Falkirk Council Premises)

The accommodation comprises 9, self- contained single occupancy apartments within a 3 storey building. The service to be provided is an accommodation-based housing support service to support 8 young people with eligible after care needs. It is intended that one of the nine self contained apartments will be retained to accommodate emergency placements. It is recognized that the hours of support to each young person will vary depending on the support needs. Some young people may require a significant level of support to develop their ability to live more independently. Access to the service will be provided 24 hours a day, 365/366 days a year.
2 Provider Solutions for an Accommodation-based Housing Support Service

We are inviting Providers to submit their proposals to meet the Lot 2 Outcomes based Specification for the Provision of Supported Accommodation for Care Experienced Young People in the Falkirk Council area.

Award Detail

1 Blue Triangle Glasgow Housing Association (Glasgow)
  • Provision of Supported Accommodation (Falkirk Council Premises)
  • Num offers: 2
  • Value: £4,600,000
  • Contractor is an SME.
2 Linkliving (Edinburgh)
  • Provider Solutions for an Accommodation-based Housing Support Service
  • Num offers: 4
  • Value: £2,750,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
3 Blue Triangle Glasgow Housing Association (Glasgow)
  • Provider Solutions for an Accommodation-based Housing Support Service
  • Num offers: 4
  • Value: £2,750,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
4 Step Up Support (Falkirk)
  • Provider Solutions for an Accommodation-based Housing Support Service
  • Num offers: 4
  • Value: £2,750,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.

CPV Codes

  • 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
  • 85300000 - Social work and related services
  • 75123000 - Administrative housing services

Indicators

Other Information

The scope of services to be provided under this Framework falls within the definition of social and other specific services in Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") and therefore the procurement process shall be subject to the requirements of section 7 of the Regulations. SPPN 7/2021 may apply. Reserve right to open Framework to new entrants. New Entrants will be subject to the same requirements as detailed in this Contract Notice and Tender Documents. New Entrants can apply by making initial contact to cpu@falkirk.gov.uk. (SC Ref:758027)

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