Decision details

To seek approval from Cabinet to award a Framework Agreement for the provision of Supported Accommodation.

The Framework Agreement will be awarded for four years and the contracts under the framework will be awarded for a maximum four year period, some may be let during the lifetime of the framework and hence will be less than four years.

·      That the following providers be awarded a place on the four-year Framework as they had passed the Invitation To Tender evaluation process:

A2 Dominion Group, Above Beyond Care, Barnados, Care Tech, Cherchefelle, East to West, Guildford YMCA, Holmdene, Home Group LTD, Keychange Charity, Life, Morgan Brown, Moving on Care Management, Pathway to Independence, Prospect Housing, Reigate and Redhill YMCA, Sanctuary Housing, Step Ahead, Step by Step, Transform Housing and Watershed Care Services.

·      That the authority to award contracts under this Framework Agreement, with individual contract value of over £500k, be delegated to the Strategic Director for Children Schools and Families in consultation with the Leader and Cabinet Member for Children and Families.

·      That the authority to award contracts with individual contract value of over £500k under this Framework Agreement be delegated to the Strategic Director for Children Schools and Families in consultation with the Leader and Cabinet Member for Children and Families.

Reasons for Decisions:

The re-commissioning process and subsequent award of a number of contracts under this Framework Agreement will ensure safe and appropriate supported accommodation is available and delivered countywide for vulnerable young people.

A full tender process, in compliance with the requirement of EU Procurement Legislation and Procurement Standing Orders has been completed. The thorough evaluation process resulted in a selection of the most suitable providers able to deliver supported accommodation services.

The Framework will be for a maximum of four years and will include multiple providers. This will allow for further mini-competitions to ensure value for money.

The Framework Agreement will govern the overall commercial arrangements between the Council and providers, providing a clear structure for service delivery, quality and price.