Market Engagement - Supported Accommodation for Young People

Commissioners openly invited stakeholders, to express their interest in participating in a market engagement event, which was scheduled for 7th September 2018. During the event Commissioners presented their proposals to attendees, which have been uploaded alongside this document; and feedback was sought from stakeholders during a question and answer session. Those exact questions have been uploaded for any stakeholder (that was unable to attend) who may be interested in providing a response.

Current Arrangements

Current services are commissioned through block contract arrangements and the North West Placement Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Block contracts are due to expire during 2019; and therefore we are seeking to potentially recommission services to meet the needs of both homeless young people and care leavers.

Next Steps

In order to ensure that we design services that will promote good outcomes for young people, we are seeking views from all stakeholders.

The purpose of the event was:

• For Lancashire County Council to share its vision of a future service delivery model and to seek feedback from stakeholders;
• To plan towards any potential forthcoming procurement arrangements;
• To build on existing expertise and ensure best use of the funding resources;
• To work in partnership to maximise outcomes through innovative thinking.

Please keep updated via the following link to our website, where further information will be made available as appropriate: https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/ Please note that this is not a tender exercise and participation (or non-participation) in dialogue will confer no advantage or disadvantage should commissioners commence the formal procurement process.

Please follow this link to access the questionnaire: http://www3.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/consultation/responses/response.asp?ID=354

Additional information: Please keep updated via the following links for further information: https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/

https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/