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CS5732: Young People’s Supported Housing Pathway

Tower Hamlets · compiled

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Opportunity overview

The Pathway is designed to provide accommodation and support services to YP aged 16 to 25, who are in and on the edge of care, such as (but not limited to): looked-after children (LAC), care leavers (CLs), unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC), YP who are former UASC, homeless YP, YP at risk of homelessness and young parents (with their babies).

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Contract value
£1m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
13 Dec 2024
Award ID
001809-2025-2
Status
active
Location
London, UKI, SE5 8FJ, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV85000000 — Health and social work services
  • CPVS85000000-DA28 — Social service
  • CPV85300000 — Social work and related services

Lots

  • High to medium support accommodation for YP aged 16-19£3.4m
  • High to medium support accommodation for YP aged 18-25£2.4m
  • Low to medium support accommodation for YP aged 18-25Value not stated
  • Low support accommodation, with visiting support for YP aged 16-25£1.8m

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
DN735374
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
No
Review Details
The Contracting Authority will observe a 10-day stand still period following the aware of the contract and conduct itself in respect of any appeals in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended)
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Bid Opening

Date
4 Sept 2024, 12:00

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Bid Per Supplier
9,999,999

Expected award period

Starts
4 Sept 2024, 12:00

Tender Period

Ends
4 Sept 2024, 12:00

Contract terms

Performance Terms
As detailed in accompanying Tender documents

Classification

Id
85000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Health and social work services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
90

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Other Requirements

Requires Staff Names And Qualifications
Yes

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
Lot 1 Bidders must be Ofsted registered with the certificate matching those of the services proposed in the bid Where staff members are due to work directly with children and YP, providers must obtain an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check The Council expects all support / key workers, and other members of staff involved in the care delivered to children and YP, to have: • an awareness and understanding of the experiences of homeless YP, UASC, LAC and CLs, and the challenges facing YP in transition; • an understanding of the communication needs of YP, including diverse language skills and an ability to deploy creative approaches when engaging with YP; • the interpersonal skills necessary to build trusting relationships with YP in order to promote independence, including the skills needed to respond to challenging behaviours, in a safe and effective manner; • an awareness and understanding of the social and emotional needs of teenage parents and other vulnerable YP, and the challenges they face; • an awareness and understanding of child development and best practice in promoting healthy living; • an understanding of the legal framework around children’s rights and services, as well as homelessness-related legislation; and • an understanding of the roles of different professionals and agencies involved in the care and support of YP with complex needs (e.g. children’s social care services, child and adolescent mental health services). Service / Registered Managers must have experience of delivering services to YP and must, as a minimum, possess: • a recognised social work qualification, such as a Certificate in Social Service (CSS), a Certificate of Qualification in Social Work (CQSW), a Diploma in Social Work (DipSW) or a Social Work Degree; or • a relevant NVQ Level 4 professional qualification, or equivalent

Applies To

supplier

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85000000-DA28
Scheme
CPVS
Description
Social service

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
High to medium support accommodation for YP aged 16-19
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
No
Description
The Young People’s Supported Housing Pathway is designed to provide accommodation and support services to YP aged 16 to 25, who are in and on the edge of care, such as (but not limited to): looked-after children (LAC), care leavers (CLs), unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC), YP who are former UASC, homeless YP, YP at risk of homelessness and young parents (with their babies). The services for Lot 1 are made up of: • 20 High Support units - Split between YP aged 16 and 17 (Ofsted-registered) and YP 18 and 19 – 24/7 staff on site • 2 Emergency Beds - For YP 16-17 (Ofsted-registered) - 24/7 staff on site • 4 Medium Support units - 5 hours per day of staff on site + night concierge The successful Provider will enter into contract with London Borough of Tower Hamlets initial contract term is three years, although the Authority reserves the right to extend the Contract on the same terms for further periods of 12 months, up to 24 months, making a total possible Contract Period of Five years The Lot 1 annual contract value is £685,000, making the total possible Contract value of £3,425,000. Tower Hamlets are procuring this contract accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) (“the Regulations”) Schedule 3 (“Light Touch Regime”) service.

Value

Amount
3,425,000
Currency
GBP

Options

Description
optional extensions on the same terms for further periods of 12 months, up to 24 months

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
Type
quality
Description
0
Criterion 2
Type
price

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,800

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
High to medium support accommodation for YP aged 18-25
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
No
Description
The Young People’s Supported Housing Pathway is designed to provide accommodation and support services to YP aged 16 to 25, who are in and on the edge of care, such as (but not limited to): looked-after children (LAC), care leavers (CLs), unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC), YP who are former UASC, homeless YP, YP at risk of homelessness and young parents (with their babies). Lot 2 is made up of: • 17 High Support units - For YP aged 18+ – 24/7 staff on site • 2 Emergency Beds - For YP aged 18+ – 24/7 staff on site • 5 Medium Support units - Aimed at pregnant girls and young parents (with their babies) – 5 hours per day of staff on site + night concierge The initial contract term is three years, although the Authority reserves the right to extend the Contract on the same terms for further periods of 12 months, up to 24 months, making a total possible Contract Period of Five years The Lot 2 annual contract value is £485,000, making the total possible Contract value of £2,425,000. Tower Hamlets are procuring this contract accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) (“the Regulations”) Schedule 3 (“Light Touch Regime”) service.

Value

Amount
2,425,000
Currency
GBP

Options

Description
optional extensions on the same terms for further periods of 12 months, up to 24 months

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
Type
quality
Description
0
Criterion 2
Type
price

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,800

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Low to medium support accommodation for YP aged 18-25
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
No
Description
The Young People’s Supported Housing Pathway is designed to provide accommodation and support services to YP aged 16 to 25, who are in and on the edge of care, such as (but not limited to): looked-after children (LAC), care leavers (CLs), unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC), YP who are former UASC, homeless YP, YP at risk of homelessness and young parents (with their babies). Lot 3 is made up of: • 12 Medium Support units - For YP aged 18+ - 3-5h per day of staff on site The initial contract term is three years, although the Authority reserves the right to extend the Contract on the same terms for further periods of 12 months, up to 24 months, making a total possible Contract Period of Five years The Lot 3 annual contract value is £210,000, making the total possible Contract value of £1,050,000. Tower Hamlets are procuring this contract accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) (“the Regulations”) Schedule 3 (“Light Touch Regime”) service.

Options

Description
optional extensions on the same terms for further periods of 12 months, up to 24 months

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
Type
quality
Description
0
Criterion 2
Type
price

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,800

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Low support accommodation, with visiting support for YP aged 16-25
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
No
Description
The Young People’s Supported Housing Pathway is designed to provide accommodation and support services to YP aged 16 to 25, who are in and on the edge of care, such as (but not limited to): looked-after children (LAC), care leavers (CLs), unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC), YP who are former UASC, homeless YP, YP at risk of homelessness and young parents (with their babies). Lot 4 is made up of: • 15 Self-contained flats - For YP aged 18+, with 2-4h of visiting support per week • 25 Floating support - For YP aged 16 to 25 - 2-4h of support per week • 3 Low Support units - For pregnant girls and young mothers aged 18+, with visiting support – 2-4 hours per week • 2 Additional Low Support units - For YP aged 18+, with 2-4h of visiting support per week The initial contract term is three years, although the Authority reserves the right to extend the Contract on the same terms for further periods of 12 months, up to 24 months, making a total possible Contract Period of Five years The Lot 4 annual contract value is £355,000, making the total possible Contract value of £1,775,000. Tower Hamlets are procuring this contract accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) (“the Regulations”) Schedule 3 (“Light Touch Regime”) service.

Value

Amount
1,775,000
Currency
GBP

Options

Description
optional extensions on the same terms for further periods of 12 months, up to 24 months

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
Type
quality
Description
0
Criterion 2
Type
price

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,800

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKI
Entry 2
Region
UKI

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work and related services
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKI
Entry 2
Region
UKI

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work and related services
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKI
Entry 2
Region
UKI

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work and related services
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKI
Entry 2
Region
UKI

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work and related services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
economic1
Document Type
economicSelectionCriteria
Entry 2
Id
technical1
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-99595
Name
Tower Hamlets

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKI
Locality
London
Postal Code
E1 1BJ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
New Town Hall, 160 Whitechapel Road London

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
Tower Hamlets

Contact

Name
Ms Kelly Kerr
Telephone
+44 244778066
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-726
Name
High Court of England and Wales

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
London
Postal Code
WC2A 2LL
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
The Strand

Identifier

Legal Name
High Court of England and Wales
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-137
Name
Cabinet Office

Roles

mediationBody

Address

Locality
London
Postal Code
SW1A 2AS
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
70 Whitehall

Identifier

Legal Name
Cabinet Office
Organisation 4
Id
GB-FTS-135465
Name
The Salvation Army Trustee Company

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKI
Locality
London
Postal Code
SE5 8FJ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
1 Champion Park

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Legal Name
The Salvation Army Trustee Company

Award information

Award 1
Id
001809-2025-1
Status
unsuccessful
Status Details
unsuccessful

Related lots

1
Award 2
Id
001809-2025-2
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-135465
Name
The Salvation Army Trustee Company

Related lots

3
Award 3
Id
001809-2025-3
Status
unsuccessful
Status Details
unsuccessful

Related lots

2
Award 4
Id
001809-2025-4
Status
unsuccessful
Status Details
unsuccessful

Related lots

4

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
001809-2025-2
Status
active
Award ID
001809-2025-2
Date Signed
13 Dec 2024, 00:00

Value

Amount
1,049,975
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI · E1 1BJ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKI

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
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