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Framework - Start Well (Children’s) Supported Services

Tender Overview

LOCATION

Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

VALUE

£70,000,000

DEADLINE

November 01, 2033 at 10:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

85000000

REFERENCE

021237-2023

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Original Tender Description

Oxfordshire County Council is seeking tenders from suitably qualified providers that have a proven track record in providing quality Accommodation and Support to vulnerable young people aged between 16-25 years, including young people who are under the care of the Council. Providers must meet the criteria to claim enhanced housing benefit and for those who are able to support 16 to 18 years of age, be appropriately registered. Services have been characterised into three Lots: 1. Shared Supported Housing Accommodation; 2. Self-Contained Supported Housing Accommodation; 3. Supported Lodgings. The Framework is aimed primarily at developing capacity in Oxfordshire. In addition, tenders will be accepted for the following locations: Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Hampshire, Surrey, London, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. This will be an Open Framework with rolling application windows throughout the lifetime of the agreement. Once accepted on the framework, providers will have opportunities to bid for individual placements and/or blocks via mini competitions. The Framework will initially supplement established Young People Supported Accommodation contracts and is envisioned to be the vehicle to replace these contracts as they are recommissioned in the future. The Framework will commence from November 2023 and run up to 2032. The Council does not guarantee the volume of spend that will be awarded under this Framework but based on projections we expect approximately £70 million to be spent across the life of the Framework.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • Failure to demonstrate a proven track record in providing quality accommodation and support to vulnerable young people aged 16-25.
  • Inability to meet the criteria to claim enhanced housing benefit.
  • Lack of appropriate registration for providers supporting young people aged 16-18.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Be a suitably qualified provider.
  • Be able to provide services for vulnerable young people aged 16-25 years.
  • Be able to provide services for young people who are under the care of the Council.
  • Meet the criteria to claim enhanced housing benefit.
  • For providers supporting 16 to 18 years of age, be appropriately registered.
  • Be able to provide services in Oxfordshire.
  • Be able to provide services in Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Hampshire, Surrey, London, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire (if bidding for these regions).
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Possess a proven track record in providing quality Accommodation and Support.
  • Demonstrate capability to provide Shared Supported Housing Accommodation.
  • Demonstrate capability to provide Self-Contained Supported Housing Accommodation.
  • Demonstrate capability to provide Supported Lodgings.
  • Be able to develop capacity in Oxfordshire.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Meet the criteria to claim enhanced housing benefit.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Submit tenders via an Open Framework with rolling application windows.
  • Adhere to the submission deadline of 2033-11-01 10:00:00 for initial applications.
  • Be prepared to bid for individual placements and/or blocks via mini-competitions once accepted onto the framework.

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Oxfordshire County Council is seeking qualified providers for a £70M framework to offer supported accommodation and services to vulnerable young people aged 16-25 across Oxfordshire and surrounding regions, with rolling applications and opportunities via mini-competitions.

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Good

Tender Quality Score

This open framework agreement seeks providers for supported housing services for vulnerable young people across a wide geographical area, aiming to build capacity and replace existing contracts. However, the tender suffers from a critical lack of detailed documentation and evaluation criteria, alongside significant data inconsistencies.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance100/100

The use of an Open Framework with rolling application windows is a legally permissible approach for dynamic markets. However, the complete absence of full tender documents and explicit evaluation criteria raises significant concerns regarding transparency and equal treatment, which are fundamental principles of public procurement. The long duration (9 years if 2023-2032 is correct) for a framework agreement is permissible under certain conditions, but the discrepancy with 72 months (6 years) needs clarification.

Lack of full tender documents, hindering transparency and equal treatment.
Missing explicit evaluation criteria, undermining legal principles of fairness.
Clarity40/100

The overall scope, service types (Lots), and geographical areas are reasonably clear. However, the definition of 'suitably qualified provider' and the specific requirements for 'proven track record' lack detail without the full tender documents. The significant discrepancy in the stated contract duration is a major clarity issue that requires immediate rectification.

Vague definitions for key requirements (e.g., 'suitably qualified provider', 'proven track record') without supporting documentation.
Significant discrepancy in the stated contract duration (6 years vs. 9 years).
Completeness83/100

This is the most significant weakness of the tender. The information provided is severely incomplete due to the complete absence of attached tender documents. Essential details such as full specifications, detailed eligibility and technical requirements, comprehensive financial capability requirements, and crucially, the evaluation criteria and methodology are entirely missing, making it impossible for bidders to prepare a compliant and competitive tender.

Complete absence of tender documents, rendering the tender incomplete.
Missing detailed specifications for services.
Fairness80/100

The open framework with rolling applications generally promotes fairness by allowing new entrants and continuous market engagement. However, the critical lack of detailed evaluation criteria and full tender documents creates an opaque process, potentially hindering fair competition as bidders cannot fully understand how their proposals will be assessed. This opacity could lead to subjective assessments, potentially favoring incumbent providers or those with prior knowledge.

Lack of transparent evaluation criteria, leading to potential for subjective assessment.
Opacity due to missing documentation, potentially hindering fair competition.
Practicality40/100

The concept of an open framework with rolling applications is practical for a dynamic service like supported housing, allowing for continuous market engagement and capacity building. The objective to 'develop capacity in Oxfordshire' is also practical. However, the complete absence of full documentation makes it highly impractical for bidders to prepare a comprehensive and compliant submission, effectively preventing meaningful participation.

Impractical for bidders to prepare effective responses without full tender documents.
Data Consistency100/100

There is a critical inconsistency regarding the contract duration. The 'Contract Duration' field states 72 months (6 years), while the 'Description' states the framework will run 'from November 2023 and run up to 2032' (9 years). This discrepancy is significant and requires urgent clarification. The estimated value is consistent between EUR and GBP.

Significant discrepancy in the stated contract duration (72 months vs. 2023-2032).
Sustainability0/100

While the core service addresses a critical social need for vulnerable young people, the tender information does not explicitly include any broader environmental, social (beyond the direct service provision), or innovation-focused procurement criteria. This represents a missed opportunity for embedding wider sustainability objectives into the procurement process.

Lack of explicit environmental criteria.
Lack of explicit broader social criteria (beyond the core service).

Strengths

Clear strategic intent to build capacity and replace existing contracts.
Use of an Open Framework with rolling application windows, promoting continuous market engagement and new entrants.
Segmentation into three distinct Lots, allowing for provider specialization and flexibility.
Broad geographical scope, addressing regional needs for supported services.

Concerns

Critical absence of all tender documents, rendering the tender incomplete and opaque.
Missing comprehensive evaluation criteria, undermining fairness and transparency.
Significant data inconsistency regarding the contract duration (6 years vs. 9 years).
Vague or undefined requirements (e.g., 'suitably qualified provider') without supporting documentation.
Lack of explicit broader sustainability (environmental, social, innovation) criteria.

Recommendations

1. Immediately publish all comprehensive tender documents, including detailed specifications, full eligibility and technical requirements, and crucially, the complete evaluation criteria and methodology.
2. Clarify and correct the discrepancy in the stated contract duration (72 months vs. 2023-2032) to ensure accuracy.
3. Provide clear and objective definitions for all qualitative requirements, such as 'suitably qualified provider' and 'proven track record,' to ensure fair and transparent assessment.

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