Framework for The Provision of Suitable Housing for Separated Young Adults 18+

{
  "buyer": {
    "id": "GB-PPON-PJGX-9191-DYLV",
    "name": "Cumberland Council"
  },
  "date": "2025-11-11T16:33:22Z",
  "id": "072954-2025",
  "initiationType": "tender",
  "language": "en",
  "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-0563bf",
  "parties": [
    {
      "address": {
        "country": "GB",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "locality": "Carlisle",
        "postalCode": "CA1 1RD",
        "region": "UKD12",
        "streetAddress": "Cumbria House, 107-117 Botchergate"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "email": "peopleprocurement@cumbria.gov.uk"
      },
      "details": {
        "classifications": [
          {
            "description": "Public authority - sub-central government",
            "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
            "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE"
          }
        ]
      },
      "id": "GB-PPON-PJGX-9191-DYLV",
      "identifier": {
        "id": "PJGX-9191-DYLV",
        "scheme": "GB-PPON"
      },
      "name": "Cumberland Council",
      "roles": [
        "buyer"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "tag": [
    "tender"
  ],
  "tender": {
    "aboveThreshold": true,
    "awardPeriod": {
      "endDate": "2026-01-19T23:59:59Z"
    },
    "coveredBy": [
      "GPA"
    ],
    "description": "Cumberland Council is looking to procure a (closed) framework for providers with the capacity, required skills and experience to deliver a service for the Provision of Suitable Housing for Separated Young Adults 18+.  \nSeparated young people are aged less than 18 years arriving in the UK unaccompanied by a parent or guardian, and who claim asylum. On entry to the UK, these young people become cared for by Cumberland Council.\nWhen a separated young person reaches the age of 18, (become a young adult), under Sections 23C-E and 24 of the Children Act, as amended by the Children Leaving Care Act 2000, Local Authorities continue to have duties and powers in respect of separated young adults.\nBefore receiving right to remain, the young adults have no recourse to public funds and therefore cannot enter into tenancy agreements for a home. This service seeks to provide suitable accommodation for these young adults. In addition to accommodation an element of low level support will also be required to negotiate the right to remain process, and once acquired, to support the young adults to find permanent homes and access all benefit entitlements.\nThe council proposes to enter into the framework from the 1st March 2026 with the successful tenderers. The initial framework period is from 1st March 2026 - 28th February 2029. The framework end date of 28th February 2030 is the date the framework will end if the potential 12 months extension is used. Use of this extension is at the absolute discretion of the council. Any extension will be confirmed with the successful suppliers if implemented.\nThe highest estimated value is \u00a31,076,400 excluding VAT. This is for the initial term and the potential 12 months extension period.\nThe Framework is divided into three Lots:\n\u2022 Lot 1: Flexible Block\nThe Authority guarantees a minimum number of beds with the ability to add/reduce that level (where there is a change in demand) upon notice.\n\u2022 Lot 2: Fixed Block\n   A block contract for a specified number of beds for the life of the contract.\n\u2022 Lot 3: Direct Award\nA contract for an individual to be used in the event of an emergency, extenuating circumstances, service user choice, or in other circumstances that the Authority considers it appropriate for meeting the needs of the young adults. \nFor further details and to access the tender documents, including the service specification, use the council\u0027s online procurement portal - The Chest - https://www.the-chest.org.uk.\nRegistration on The Chest is free. All bids must be received electronically via The Chest by the closing date stated in the ITT. \nAny clarifications you have about the tender must be sent via messaging on The Chest by the closing date stated in the ITT.",
    "documents": [
      {
        "description": "Not published",
        "documentType": "conflictOfInterest",
        "id": "conflictOfInterest"
      },
      {
        "datePublished": "2025-11-11T16:33:22Z",
        "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
        "documentType": "tenderNotice",
        "format": "text/html",
        "id": "072954-2025",
        "noticeType": "UK4",
        "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072954-2025"
      }
    ],
    "enquiryPeriod": {
      "endDate": "2025-11-21T17:00:00Z"
    },
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-0563bf",
    "items": [
      {
        "additionalClassifications": [
          {
            "description": "Social work services with accommodation",
            "id": "85311000",
            "scheme": "CPV"
          }
        ],
        "deliveryAddresses": [
          {
            "country": "GB",
            "countryName": "United Kingdom",
            "region": "UKD1"
          }
        ],
        "id": "1",
        "relatedLot": "1"
      },
      {
        "additionalClassifications": [
          {
            "description": "Social work services with accommodation",
            "id": "85311000",
            "scheme": "CPV"
          }
        ],
        "deliveryAddresses": [
          {
            "country": "GB",
            "countryName": "United Kingdom",
            "region": "UKD1"
          }
        ],
        "id": "2",
        "relatedLot": "2"
      },
      {
        "additionalClassifications": [
          {
            "description": "Social work services with accommodation",
            "id": "85311000",
            "scheme": "CPV"
          }
        ],
        "deliveryAddresses": [
          {
            "country": "GB",
            "countryName": "United Kingdom",
            "region": "UKD1"
          }
        ],
        "id": "3",
        "relatedLot": "3"
      }
    ],
    "legalBasis": {
      "id": "2023/54",
      "scheme": "UKPGA",
      "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
    },
    "lots": [
      {
        "awardCriteria": {
          "criteria": [
            {
              "description": "The selection process is based on a mandatory procurement specific questionnaire (PSQ) submitted by Providers as part of the tender documentation. There are six pass/fail questions, Providers must respond to each question with a clear Yes or No answer. Inclusion onto the framework will be determined on a Pass/Fail basis, strictly according to the responses provided in the questionnaire. \nYes=Pass; No=Fail\nSuccessful completion of this questionnaire is the sole criterion for consideration, no additional evaluation or scoring will apply.",
              "name": "Quality",
              "numbers": [
                {
                  "number": 100,
                  "weight": "percentageExact"
                }
              ],
              "type": "quality"
            }
          ]
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
          "endDate": "2029-02-28T23:59:59Z",
          "maxExtentDate": "2030-02-28T23:59:59Z",
          "startDate": "2026-03-01T00:00:00Z"
        },
        "description": "The Authority guarantees a minimum number of beds with the ability to add/reduce that level (where there is a change in demand) upon notice.",
        "hasRenewal": true,
        "id": "1",
        "renewal": {
          "description": "There is the potential for one extension of up to 12 months, depending on the success in achieving the required outcomes and further funding being received from the government."
        },
        "status": "active",
        "suitability": {
          "sme": true,
          "vcse": true
        },
        "title": "Flexible Block",
        "value": {
          "amount": 1076400,
          "amountGross": 1291680,
          "currency": "GBP"
        }
      },
      {
        "awardCriteria": {
          "criteria": [
            {
              "description": "The selection process is based on a mandatory procurement specific questionnaire (PSQ) submitted by Providers as part of the tender documentation. There are six pass/fail questions, Providers must respond to each question with a clear Yes or No answer. Inclusion onto the framework will be determined on a Pass/Fail basis, strictly according to the responses provided in the questionnaire. \nYes=Pass; No=Fail\nSuccessful completion of this questionnaire is the sole criterion for consideration, no additional evaluation or scoring will apply.",
              "name": "Quality",
              "numbers": [
                {
                  "number": 100,
                  "weight": "percentageExact"
                }
              ],
              "type": "quality"
            }
          ]
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
          "endDate": "2029-02-28T23:59:59Z",
          "maxExtentDate": "2030-02-28T23:59:59Z",
          "startDate": "2026-03-01T00:00:00Z"
        },
        "description": "A block contract for a specified number of beds for the life of the contract.",
        "hasRenewal": true,
        "id": "2",
        "renewal": {
          "description": "There is the potential for one extension of up to 12 months, depending on the success in achieving the required outcomes and further funding being received from the government."
        },
        "status": "active",
        "suitability": {
          "sme": true,
          "vcse": true
        },
        "title": "Fixed Block",
        "value": {
          "amount": 1076400,
          "amountGross": 1291680,
          "currency": "GBP"
        }
      },
      {
        "awardCriteria": {
          "criteria": [
            {
              "description": "All Providers successfully awarded onto Lots 1 and/or 2 will automatically be awarded onto Lot 3.",
              "name": "Quality",
              "numbers": [
                {
                  "number": 100,
                  "weight": "percentageExact"
                }
              ],
              "type": "quality"
            }
          ]
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
          "endDate": "2029-02-28T23:59:59Z",
          "maxExtentDate": "2030-02-28T23:59:59Z",
          "startDate": "2026-03-01T00:00:00Z"
        },
        "description": "A contract for an individual to be used in the event of an emergency, extenuating circumstances, service user choice, or in other circumstances that the Authority considers it appropriate for meeting the needs of the young adults.",
        "hasRenewal": true,
        "id": "3",
        "renewal": {
          "description": "There is the potential for one extension of up to 12 months, depending on the success in achieving the required outcomes and further funding being received from the government."
        },
        "status": "active",
        "suitability": {
          "sme": true,
          "vcse": true
        },
        "title": "Direct Award",
        "value": {
          "amount": 1076400,
          "amountGross": 1291680,
          "currency": "GBP"
        }
      }
    ],
    "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
    "procurementMethod": "open",
    "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
    "specialRegime": [
      "lightTouch"
    ],
    "status": "active",
    "submissionMethodDetails": "Cumberland Council require an electronic submission of tenders via https://www.the-chest.org.uk/",
    "submissionTerms": {
      "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed",
      "languages": [
        "en"
      ]
    },
    "techniques": {
      "frameworkAgreement": {
        "description": "The selection process is based on a mandatory procurement specific questionnaire (PSQ) submitted by Providers as part of the tender documentation. There are six pass/fail questions, Providers must respond to each question with a clear Yes or No answer. Inclusion onto the framework will be determined on a Pass/Fail basis, strictly according to the responses provided in the questionnaire. \nYes=Pass; No=Fail\nSuccessful completion of this questionnaire is the sole criterion for consideration, no additional evaluation or scoring will apply.\nThe Framework is divided into three Lots:\nLot 1: Flexible Block\nThe Authority guarantees a minimum number of beds with the ability to add/reduce that level (where there is a change in demand) upon notice.\nLot 2: Fixed Block\n   A block contract for a specified number of beds for the life of the contract.\nThere is a mini competition process for Lots 1 and 2 which is outlined in the tender documentation.\nLot 3: Direct Award\nA contract for an individual to be used in the event of an emergency, extenuating circumstances, service user choice, or in other circumstances that the Authority considers it appropriate for meeting the needs of the young adults.\nNote: All providers awarded to Lots 1 and/or 2 will automatically be awarded onto Lot 3 (Direct Award).  Refer to the call-off process in the tender documentation for further details.",
        "method": "withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition",
        "type": "closed"
      },
      "hasFrameworkAgreement": true
    },
    "tenderPeriod": {
      "endDate": "2025-12-12T10:00:00Z"
    },
    "title": "Framework for The Provision of Suitable Housing for Separated Young Adults 18+",
    "value": {
      "amount": 1076400,
      "amountGross": 1291680,
      "currency": "GBP"
    }
  }
}