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Flexible Procurement System for the Provision of 16+ Supported Accommodation

Tender Overview

ORGANIZATION

Doncaster Council

LOCATION

South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

VALUE

£35,000,000

DEADLINE

July 02, 2033 at 11:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

85311300

REFERENCE

015114-2023

Project Timeline

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Original Tender Description

The City of Doncaster Council (The Council) is to establish a Flexible Procurement System (FPS) under the Light Touch Regime of registered organisation to deliver semi-independent living accommodation and to young people aged 16+ This process will be used to establish a list of assessed and approved Providers to deliver Semi Independent Accommodation and Support to Young People aged 16+, as and when required. The Council will place packages through the FPS as its sole contracting approach from July 2023. The FPS will consist of 4 Lots: Lot 1 – Single occupancy Lot 2 – Supported Tenancies Shared accommodation/group living (ring-fenced provision for looked-after children and care leavers) Lot 3- Shared accommodation/group. Lot 4- Family-based accommodation/supported lodgings. Providers may apply for one or all Lots
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are explicitly stated in the provided tender information.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Be a registered organisation.
  • Be capable of delivering semi-independent living accommodation and support to young people aged 16+.
  • Be able to apply for one or all of the four Lots.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Demonstrate capability to deliver semi-independent living accommodation and support for young people aged 16+.
  • Demonstrate capability to deliver services for Lot 1: Single occupancy.
  • Demonstrate capability to deliver services for Lot 2: Supported Tenancies Shared accommodation/group living, with ring-fenced provision for looked-after children and care leavers.
  • Demonstrate capability to deliver services for Lot 3: Shared accommodation/group.
  • Demonstrate capability to deliver services for Lot 4: Family-based accommodation/supported lodgings.
  • Be able to undergo assessment and approval to be included in the Flexible Procurement System (FPS).
  • Comply with requirements under the Light Touch Regime.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • No specific financial requirements are explicitly stated in the provided tender information.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Submit application by the deadline: 2033-07-02 11:00:00.
  • Apply for inclusion in the Flexible Procurement System (FPS).
  • Specify which Lot(s) the organisation is applying for (one or all).
  • Access and follow instructions provided in the full tender documents (available via links).

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Official PDF Version
PDF015114-2023_official.pdf
Summary:
This document is a formal contract notice announcing Doncaster Council's Flexible Procurement System for 16+ supported accommodation, detailing the contracting authority, procurement scope, and providing links to access full tender documents.

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71
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender presents a good opportunity for providers of supported accommodation, characterized by a clear service description and substantial value. However, significant gaps in specified evaluation criteria and data consistency regarding the contract start date are notable concerns.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The procedure type and CPV codes are clearly defined, and no disputes are reported. However, the explicit absence of mandatory exclusion grounds and specific financial requirements in the provided summary, along with the confusing 'Required: No' for the official PDF, indicates potential gaps in full legal disclosure.

No specific mandatory exclusion grounds explicitly stated in the provided tender information.
No specific financial requirements explicitly stated in the provided tender information.
Clarity80/100

The description of the Flexible Procurement System and its four Lots is clear and understandable. However, the complete absence of specified evaluation criteria is a major clarity issue, as bidders cannot ascertain how their proposals will be judged.

No evaluation criteria specified.
Completeness70/100

Basic information, estimated value, and duration are provided. Nevertheless, the explicit lack of mandatory exclusion grounds, financial requirements, and crucially, evaluation criteria, represents significant omissions in the tender documentation summary.

Missing explicit mandatory exclusion grounds.
Missing explicit financial requirements.
Fairness85/100

The tender discloses the estimated value, indicates e-procurement, and divides the service into multiple lots, promoting competition. Requirements appear generic and not tailored. However, the complete absence of evaluation criteria severely impacts transparency and fairness, as bidders lack insight into the assessment process.

No evaluation criteria specified, hindering transparency and objective assessment.
Practicality65/100

E-Procurement is indicated, and the duration is clearly specified. However, the contract start date being in the past (July 2023) while the tender is active in 2026 creates significant practical confusion regarding the operational status of the FPS.

Contract start date (2023-07-02) is in the past relative to today's date (2026-01-18), creating confusion.
The statement 'The Council will place packages through the FPS as its sole contracting approach from July 2023' implies the system is already operational, conflicting with an 'active' tender to 'establish' it.
Data Consistency50/100

The most significant inconsistency is the contract start date (2023-07-02) being in the past, conflicting with the tender's 'active' status and the stated purpose to 'establish' the FPS. Minor inconsistencies include missing 'Liable Person' and 'N/A' codes for procedure type.

Contract start date (2023-07-02) is in the past and inconsistent with the tender's active status and purpose.
Missing 'Liable Person' information.
Sustainability50/100

The core service of providing supported accommodation for vulnerable young people inherently addresses social aspects. However, the tender does not explicitly include additional green procurement, innovation, or broader social criteria for suppliers.

No explicit green procurement criteria.
No explicit innovation focus.

Strengths

Clear description of the service and division into four distinct Lots.
High estimated value (35,000,000.00 EUR) indicates a significant opportunity.
E-Procurement characteristic supports broader access and efficiency.
Long contract duration (120 months) offers stability for providers.
The service inherently addresses critical social needs for young people.

Concerns

Absence of explicit evaluation criteria, severely impacting fairness and clarity.
Inconsistent contract start date (in the past) with the tender's active status.
Missing explicit mandatory exclusion grounds and financial requirements in the summary.
The 'Official PDF Version' being marked as 'Required: No' is confusing.
Lack of explicit green procurement or innovation criteria.

Recommendations

1. Explicitly define and publish clear, objective evaluation criteria to ensure transparency and fairness for all bidders.
2. Clarify the contract start date and the current operational status of the Flexible Procurement System to resolve data inconsistencies.
3. Ensure all mandatory legal and financial requirements, including exclusion grounds, are clearly stated or referenced in the tender notice and full documents.

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