The tender for the Young People Supported Housing Pathway (YPSHP) went live on 18th of September 2023 and closed on 17th of November 2023. After the moderation and evaluation of the tenders had concluded, the highest scorers in 3 of the 5 lots in the YPSHP were unable to demonstrate that the provision would provide best value and quality for our children. The current contracts in the YPSHP are delivered through four block contracts with three providers. These contracts will expire on 31st May 2024.
The report will ask Cabinet to approve the retendering of the YPSHP and an extension to the existing contracts which will shortly come to an end. This will ensure service continuity and the commencement of a procurement exercise will enable contracts to be awarded to suitably qualified providers when the existing contract extensions have ended. A four-month awarding period will allow for engagement with stakeholders, followed by a four-month mobilisation period to establish; data systems, partnerships, estates, facilities, and service pathways.