CSC26044 Supported Accommodation for Young Parents

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  "buyer": {
    "id": "GB-PPON-PXLG-3144-TYMJ",
    "name": "Torbay Council"
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  "date": "2026-02-23T13:14:58Z",
  "id": "016065-2026",
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  "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-065a18",
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      "address": {
        "country": "GB",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "locality": "Torquay",
        "postalCode": "TQ1 3DR",
        "region": "UKK42",
        "streetAddress": "Town Hall"
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      "contactPoint": {
        "email": "chloe.farquhar@torbay.gov.uk",
        "name": "Chloe Farquhar",
        "telephone": "+44 1803208350"
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    "noEngagementNoticeRationale": "Torbay Council published a tender notice for 16 Plus Supported Accommodation (OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0552fc) on 12 August 2025 which was split into 7 Lots, Supported Accommodation for Young Parents was listed as Lot 3 for that tender. As part of the original tender, PME was carried out under OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0552fc. Following the procurement process, Torbay Council did not receive any suitable tenders for Lot 3 and as such we were unable to award a contract. Torbay Council are now going back out to market for the Young Parents Service separately, as the original requirement for the non-awarded Lot 3 Supported Accommodation for Young Parents has not changed, Torbay Council has not undertaken any further preliminary market engagement."
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      "financialTerms": "In consideration of the provision of the Services by the Supplier in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Contract, the Authority shall pay the Charges to the Supplier.\nThe Charges shall be calculated as set out in the Payment Schedule.\nUnless otherwise stated in the Payment Schedule the Charges:\n(a) shall be payable from the Commencement Date;\n(b) shall remain fixed during the Term unless agreed by both parties; and\n(c) are the entire price payable by the Authority to the Supplier in respect of the Ser-vices and includes, without limitation, any royalties, licence fees, supplies and all consumables used by the Supplier, travel costs, accommodation expenses and the cost of Supplier Personnel.\nThe Authority shall pay each properly submitted invoice received by the Supplier within 30 days of the date when Authority has determined that the invoice is a valid and undisputed in-voice. The Supplier shall accept payment electronically via BACS.\nFurther information on payment terms can be found in Clause 6 Charges and Payments of the Service Contract."
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    "description": "Torbay Council published a tender notice for 16 Plus Supported Accommodation (OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0552fc) on 12 August 2025 which was split into 7 Lots, Supported Accommodation for Young Parents was listed as Lot 3 for that tender. Following the procurement process, Torbay Council did not receive any suitable tenders and as such we were unable to award a contract. Torbay Council are now going back out to market for the Young Parents Service separately. \nThis Supported Accommodation for Young Parents is being split into 2 Lots. \nLot One: Supported Accommodation for Young Parents aged 16-24 (Ofsted and non-Ofsted units)\nUp to two providers may be appointed to deliver a total of 5 units of Supported Accommodation for Young Parents aged 16-24.  \nProvision must include Ofsted-registered accommodation for Young Parents aged 16-17, cared for/Care experienced and non-Ofsted accommodation for Young Parents aged 18-24 in with the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023. (Priority referrals will be made to 16-17 year old Young Parents within this Lot).\nFlexible resettlement support (up to 4 x 1-hour sessions per family) will apply to all ages. \nThe Authority will award up to 5 units on a block arrangement.  Units will first be allocated to the highest-scoring Applicant up to the number they have bid for; any remaining units (if applicable) will be awarded to the next highest-scoring Applicant. \nLot Two: Supported Accommodation for Young Parents aged 18-24 (non-Ofsted)\nUp to two providers may be appointed to deliver 7 units of Supported Accommodation for Young Parents aged 18-24. \nThis Lot does not require Ofsted registration. \nFlexible resettlement support (up to 4 x 1-hour sessions per family) will apply to all ages within this Lot. The Authority will award up to 7 units on a block arrangement.  Units will first be allocated to the highest-scoring Applicant up to the number they have bid for; any remaining units (if applicable) will be awarded to the next highest-scoring Applicant. ",
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      "awardCriteriaDetails": "Lot One: Supported Accommodation for Young Parents aged 16-24 (Ofsted and non-Ofsted units)\nThe Authority will award to the highest scoring Applicant the number of Units they have applied for to a maximum of 5. Where the highest scoring Applicant has bid for less than the maximum, the Authority will award the remaining Units available to the second highest scoring Applicant.\nLot Two: Supported Accommodation for Young Parents aged 18-24 (non-Ofsted)\nThe Authority will award to the highest scoring Applicant the number of Units they have applied for to a maximum of 7. Where the highest scoring Applicant has bid for less than the maximum, the Authority will award the remaining Units available to the second highest scoring Applicant."
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          "description": "Potential Option 1:\nThe Authority may increase or reduce the number of block-contracted units as required.\nIn the case of a reduction to the number of block-contracted units required:\n\u2022\tThe service is not being fully utilised\n\u2022\tHigh or persistent voids\n\u2022\tThe Authority does not require the full capacity of the accommodation\nIn the case of an increase in the block-contracted units required:\n\u2022\tThe service is being over-utilised\n\u2022\tHigh or persistent use of spot-purchasing \n\u2022\tThe Authority requires additional capacity within the accommodation provision to meet increased demand and need\nPotential Option 2:\nThe Authority may include an additional property under this Lot where the Provider notifies the Authority in writing and the Authority after review of suitability determines that the additional property can be included to this contract and the Authority considers, based on data and relevant information, including but not limited to:\n\u2022\tThe current provision capacity, including any recent or recurrent voids\n\u2022\tThe demand on the service\n\u2022\tPerformance Management information \n\u2022\tVolume of spot-purchasing \nthat it would be in the best interest of the young people to include the additional property to the Contract\nAdditional Information:\nIn relation to potential changes and modifications to the contract, further information can be found in the Service Contract under Schedule 10 Change Control Procedure."
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              "description": "Relevant Experience and Contract Examples\nData Protection\nHealth and Safety\nPayment in Contracts\nCarbon Reduction\nModern Slavery\nRelevant policies, procedures and accreditations required to deliver the contract\nFurther information can be found in Part 4 Procurement Specific Questionnaire and Section C2.3 of Part 1 Information.",
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