Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13baa-3022-72fa-aa48-634ef6cc5167/bhcc-adults-community-support-and-supported-living-light-touch-dynamic-purchasin closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # BHCC Adults Community Support and Supported Living Light Touch Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Admission Round 2 [Brighton & Hove City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/brighton-hove-city-council) Often single bidder Estimated value £240,000,000 Published 15 Apr 2024 Deadline Closed 20 May 2024 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Brighton and Hove City Council (BHCC) has established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the supply of services in respect of Community Support and Supported Living for adults for an initial period of up to 5 years + with optional further extension provisions for an additional 3 years + 2 years. This Contract Notice is for the second admission round onto the DPS. The services required fall under Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). As a result, this procurement is undertaken under the 'Light Touch Regime' as detailed in Section 7 of PCR 2015. Any interested organisation or consortium with relevant experience may apply to be admitted onto the DPS. - Lot 1 Community Support Community Support will be delivered to adults with learning Disabilities and who may also be autistic, mental health needs, Neurodivergent and who may also be autistic, acquired brain injuries, physical disabilities and/or sensory needs or substance misuse and eligible Care Act needs Accommodation is not part of the Service (e.g., the Individual has an independent tenancy or lives with family/others) and this would continue regardless of the support provided. The Community Support Service will provide outcome focused support that meets the aims and goals agreed with each Individual. The Service must provide person-centred support and a strengths-based approach. Estimated Aggregate Value across lifetime of the DPS (5 + 3 + 2 years) = £30,000,000 Admission stage evaluation will be based on 100% Quality. Pricing will be requested and will be binding until 31st March 2026 but will not be scored. This pricing will be used at Stage 2: Commissioning Stage for Direct Awards. - Lot 2 Supported Living This lot covers Supported Living services where support is provided alongside a tenancy or licence agreement for adults with learning Disabilities and who may also be autistic, mental health needs, Neurodivergent and who may also be autistic, acquired brain injuries, physical disabilities and/or sensory needs or substance misuse and eligible Care Act needs. Estimated Aggregate Value of Lot 2: Supported Living across lifetime of the DPS (5 + 3 + 2 years) = £210,000,000 Admission stage evaluation will be based on 100% Quality. Read full description ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/549f454f-cb95-4574-92b6-a953ddec2ddc) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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