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Framework for the Provision of Supported Housing for Young People

Dorset Council

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Key details

Contracting authority
Dorset Council
local council
Region
England
Delivery: England, United Kingdom
Contract value
£10,640,000ex VAT
Submissions closed
7 November 2022
Published
5 October 2022

Procurement

Contract period
1 April 2023 - 31 March 2028
5 years
Procedure type
Open procedure
CPV classifications
  • 85000000 Health and social work services

What happened

Dorset Council awarded this contract to Encompass Dorset | Step by Step | the LILY Housing Project Ltd | The YOU Trust | Bournemouth Churches Housing Association | Stonewater Ltd worth £10,640,000 on 10 Mar 2023. The contract runs until 31 Mar 2028.

Description

The Council is required through a 'sufficiency duty' to secure sufficient accommodation for children and young people under their care who cannot live at home.

Children's Services has developed a specification for semi-independent living to improve the sufficiency of high-quality supported housing in Dorset through block contracting. The aim is to provide young people with security and stability for as long as it is needed, as well as to offer support and accommodation that enables care leavers and vulnerable young people to feel safe and develop independent living skills. There will be a range of level of support to meet a variety of requirements of young people, including those with more complex needs.

Awarded suppliers (6)

Suppliers
  • Encompass Dorset
  • Step by Step
  • the LILY Housing Project Ltd
  • The YOU Trust
  • Bournemouth Churches Housing Association
  • Stonewater Ltd
Award value
£10,640,000
Award date
10 March 2023

Contact

Address
Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, DT1 1XJ
Contact name
Tom Matthews

Identifiers

Buyer reference
DORST001-DN634260-82464853
Notice ID
41630f75-ae1a-4612-9236-a19afe75c09d-627330
OCID
ocds-b5fd17-9e435f13-66a3-40e1-9122-8a34503c092e

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