Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ce0-87a4-719b-bff3-fe19178e21dc/hcc-1224-provision-of-framework-agreement-for-the-provision-of-supported-ac closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # HCC - 12/24 - Provision of Framework Agreement for the Provision of Supported Accommodation and Practice Flats for 16+ Young People [Hertfordshire County Council - Children's Services](https://tendernation.io/buyers/hertfordshire-county-council-childrens-services) Estimated value £1,595,562 to £3,191,124 Published 19 Dec 2024 Deadline Closed 20 Jan 2025 ## 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. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - 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 Hertfordshire County Council is currently out to procurement for the Provision of Framework Agreement for the Provision of Supported Accommodation and Practice Flats for 16+ Young People The requirement of these services is that they will provide high quality, local accommodation and support for Young People, whilst ensuring their personal well-being and safety. The support provided must equip Young People with the life skills required to sustain an independent tenancy long term, thus preventing future homelessness. The service will support vulnerable Young People whose lives may be chaotic, and in need of high levels of support and input from specialist teams. The service will provide the Young Person with a settled period in a safe environment, where they will receive an intensive housing management and support service, which will signpost Young People to the most appropriate Specialist Service Provider e.g. drug and alcohol, sexual health, CAMHS, domestic abuse, parenting services or any other appropriate service. The Contract will be split into the following Lots. Tenderers are invited to bid for a single, several or all of the Lots listed below:- ### LOT Number LOT Title - Lot 1 Multi-occupancy accommodation with housing management support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week including 5 hours 1:1 additional support per person per week - Lot 2 Multi-occupancy single gender Separated Migrant Children (SMC) accommodation with housing management support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week including 5 hours 1:1 additional support per person per week - Lot 3 Solo placement accommodation (2 bed) with 1:1 support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week for Young People that cannot be placed with others - Lot 4 Solo placement accommodation (2 bed) with 2:1 support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week with a planned reduction to 1:1 - Lot 5 Duo placement accommodation (3 bed) with 1:2 support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week for Young People who are developing the skills to share accommodation following a period of solo accommodation - Lot 6 Practice Flats - step down (1 bed) accommodation with 12-week support programme (inclusive of 60 hours decreasing 1:1 support) - Lot 7 Support Only - hourly support for Young People requiring short-term targeted assistance with activities in the community whilst away from their supported accommodation This procurement is an open process. Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to 'express an interest' and also 'opt in' which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. To be considered as a Tenderer you must complete and submit a Tender by the deadline of 12 noon on the 20th January 2025. P... Additional information: Hertfordshire County Council is currently out to procurement for the Provision of Framework Agreement for the Provision of Supported Accommodation and Practice Flats for 16+ Young People The requirement of these services is that they will provide high quality, local accommodation and support for Young People, whilst ensuring their personal well-being and safety. The support provided must equip Young People with the life skills required to sustain an independent tenancy long term, thus preventing future homelessness. The service will support vulnerable Young People whose lives may be chaotic, and in need of high levels of support and input from specialist teams. The service will provide the Young Person with a settled period in a safe environment, where they will receive an intensive housing management and support service, which will signpost Young People to the most appropriate Specialist Service Provider e.g. drug and alcohol, sexual health, CAMHS, domestic abuse, parenting services or any other appropriate service. The Contract will be split into the following Lots. Tenderers are invited to bid for a single, several or all of the Lots listed below:- ### LOT Number LOT Title - Lot 1 Multi-occupancy accommodation with housing management support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week including 5 hours 1:1 additional support per person per week - Lot 2 Multi-occupancy single gender Separated Migrant Children (SMC) accommodation with housing management support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week including 5 hours 1:1 additional support per person per week - Lot 3 Solo placement accommodation (2 bed) with 1:1 support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week for Young People that cannot be placed with others - Lot 4 Solo placement accommodation (2 bed) with 2:1 support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week with a planned reduction to 1:1 - Lot 5 Duo placement accommodation (3 bed) with 1:2 support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week for Young People who are developing the skills to share accommodation following a period of solo accommodation - Lot 6 Practice Flats - step down (1 bed) accommodation with 12-week support programme (inclusive of 60 hours decreasing 1:1 support) - Lot 7 Support Only - hourly support for Young People requiring short-term targeted assistance with activities in the community whilst away from their supported accommodation This procurement is an open process. Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to 'express an interest' and also 'opt in' which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. To be considered as a Tenderer you must complete and submit a Tender by the deadline of 12 noon on the 20th January 2025. Please allow sufficient time to make your return, as Tender submissions cannot be uploaded and submitted after this return deadline. Please ensure that where possible documents are uploaded as a PDF and that file names are succinct. Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents, and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above. Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. To access this opportunity please visit [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home) ### Delivery Notes The Initial Period of the Framework is two (2) years with the option to extend for up to a further two (2) years Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Read full description ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/553ff1c3-b055-45b9-bf1d-1188a96b6670) 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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