UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

The London Borough of Brent is seeking tenders from relevant providers in relation to Lot 20a – Homecare and Lot 20b Reablement to form part of the existing Brent Homecare Framework. Lot 20a Homecare for a period of 2 years +1 year + 1 year, + 1 year as detailed in this ITT. Lot 20b Reablement for a period of 3 years + 1 year, + 1 year

Highways Maintenance Works contract: Planned Highways Maintenance and Highways Schemes; Reactive Highways Maintenance; emergency call-out; and Cyclical and Reactive Gully cleansing. The Highways Maintenance services will be split into two lots with two separate contracts as further detailed below. This contracts will initially be for 7 years with the option to extend for up to a further 3 years in 1 year increments subject to performance. The intended start date for the contracts is 1st of April 2023 subject to change in accordance with the Invitation to Tender documentation. The estimated value is the estimated combined value for both of the Lots. Scope of Highways Maintenance Works contract Lot 1: (i)   Planned schemes and planned maintenance work in area 1 of the borough (ii)  Reactive repairs across the whole of the borough (iii) Emergency call-out service across the whole of the borough (iv) Cyclical and Reactive Gully Cleansing across the whole of the borough (viii)  Occasional planned schemes and planned maintenance work in the area 2 (South) of the borough - with no guarantee that any such work will be given Scope of Highways Maintenance Works contract Lot 2: (i)Planned schemes and maintenance work in area 2 (South) of the borough (ii)Occasional reactive repair work across the whole of the borough - with no guarantee that any such work will be given (iii)Occasional planned schemes and planned maintenance work in area 1 (North) of the borough - with no guarantee that any such work will be given

Highways Maintenance Works contract: Planned Highways Maintenance and Highways Schemes; Reactive Highways Maintenance; emergency call-out; and Cyclical and Reactive Gully cleansing. The Highways Maintenance services will be split into two lots with two separate contracts as further detailed below. This contracts will initially be for 7 years with the option to extend for up to a further 3 years in 1 year increments subject to performance. The intended start date for the contracts is 1st of April 2023 subject to change in accordance with the Invitation to Tender documentation. The estimated value stated in II.1.5 is the estimated combined value for both of the Lots. More information about the estimated value of the Lots is provided in V1.3

Brent Council is looking for a suitably qualified and experienced supplier for the removal of lighting column bracket arms from our 8m, 10m & 12m columns to enable the columns to pass structural testing and add 5-8 years on the useful life of the columns. The proposed project will take place over 5 months from the 29th of November to the 31st of March 2023. Completion of the programme should take place between the 29th of November and the 31st of March 2023. The outcome will be all bracket arm removals completed by the 31st of March 2023 for all 750 failed columns.

The London Borough of Brent wishes to appoint a suitable supplier for the supply, installation, maintenance and management of bike hangars (cycle parking), product and service.

Brent Council is seeking an appropriately qualified contractor to provide Third Sector Gang and wider serious youth violence Mentors and an Education Programme. The provision of an Intervention Programme for Gang Related Offending, Violence and Vulnerabilities, which will both challenge those involved in gangs to change their behaviour, whilst holding them to account so as to take responsibility for their actions, as well as raising awareness in schools of crime and gangs. The project comes under Light Touch Regime. Tender link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=dc449fa9-7d50-ed11-811a-005056b64545 The contract will be from the commencement date until the end of March 2025. This specification is for the provision of an Intervention Programme for Gang Related Offending, Violence and Vulnerabilities, which will both challenge those involved in gangs to change their behaviour, whilst holding them to account so as to take responsibility for their actions, as well as raising awareness in schools of crime and gangs. The primary aim of this programme will be to work with those at risk of entering gang related offending to provide early intervention, as well as working with those already involved in gangs to exit the gang lifestyle. The programme will provide targeted support to assist those involved to achieve positive outcomes linked to the service users’ specific needs. The provider will work with Brent Council and the associated partnership groups to identify improvements and developments to the services during the course of the contract. See tender documents for full details.

Brent Council is seeking a suitably qualified provider to deliver a Diversion from Offending and Early Intervention Programme to run until March 2025. This provision will provide a range of services focusing on the needs of the cohort, linked to both the nine pathways of reoffending, and the earlier identification for earlier intervention and will be targeted towards those at risk of vulnerability and/or reoffending behaviour. This programme will have multiple functions for the duration of this contract and will provide support in the following ways: - Provide a street based outreach service to enable earlier identification and intervention of those on the cusp of offending or not yet known to statutory services at risk of increased offending; - Gaining access to the main London prisons such as HMP Wormwood Scrubs, Wandsworth and Feltham Young Offenders Institute to be able to provide support to cohort offenders prior to release; - Meet the targeted cohort at the prison gate when released and escort to release appointments; - Provide flexible working hours to meet the needs of the clients to be able to accommodate working and schooling hours, shift work outside of Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm dependent on a case by case basis. - Provide assistance with appointments as required i.e. escort to probation appointments, health appointments etc.; - Provide support around the pathways of reoffending1 e.g. housing support and assistance securing housing, education, training and employment, with the aim of securing employment and support with drug and alcohol needs.

Brent Council is seeking a suitably qualified provider to deliver a Diversion from Offending and Early Intervention Programme to run until March 2025. This provision will provide a range of services focusing on the needs of the cohort, linked to both the nine pathways of reoffending, and the earlier identification for earlier intervention and will be targeted towards those at risk of vulnerability and/or reoffending behaviour.

The Council is seeking tenders for Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Intervention for a period of 28 months. This is for a perpetrator intervention that will both challenge and support perpetrators to change their behaviour, while always holding them to account to take responsibility for their actions. There is a need for the service to work closely with Brent Councils Children and Young People department in order to coordinate the perpetrator programme and accommodate the referrals expected, in the region of 120 for the duration of the contract. Additionally, it is vital that the successful provider liaises with services and the local Independent Domestic Violence Advisors, as well as the family support workers (where possible) to ensure there is ongoing safety planning and sufficient safety measures in place to ensure the victim safety element of the programme is met. The programme will be a behavioural change programme, as opposed to anger management, for men who recognise that they are or have been using power and control to abuse their partner/ ex-partner or family member, and want to address this behaviour. This abuse is more widely known as domestic abuse. The programme will be a behavioural change programme, as opposed to anger management, for men who recognise that they are or have been using power and control to abuse their partner/ ex-partner or family member, and want to address this behaviour. This abuse is more widely known as domestic abuse.

The Council is seeking tenders for Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Intervention for a period of 28 months. This is for a perpetrator intervention that will both challenge and support perpetrators to change their behaviour, while always holding them to account to take responsibility for their actions. There is a need for the service to work closely with Brent Councils Children and Young People department in order to coordinate the perpetrator programme and accommodate the referrals expected, in the region of 120 for the duration of the contract. Additionally, it is vital that the successful provider liaises with services and the local Independent Domestic Violence Advisors, as well as the family support workers (where possible) to ensure there is ongoing safety planning and sufficient safety measures in place to ensure the victim safety element of the programme is met. The programme will be a behavioural change programme, as opposed to anger management, for men who recognise that they are or have been using power and control to abuse their partner/ ex-partner or family member, and want to address this behaviour. This abuse is more widely known as domestic abuse. The programme will be a behavioural change programme, as opposed to anger management, for men who recognise that they are or have been using power and control to abuse their partner/ ex-partner or family member, and want to address this behaviour. This abuse is more widely known as domestic abuse.

The Council is seeking tenders for provision of care and support for Visram House to 37 older people with physical, mental health and learning disabilities who meet the eligibility criteria for extra care for a period two (2) years and optional two extensions of one (1) year each as detailed in this ITT. The value of the project stated is envisaged to be for two year period. Should the contract be extended, the value of the contract be higher reflecting the increase duration of the contract. FTS number for the contract is: 2022/S 000-031324 The core element of the Care and Support is expected be delivered by a single care provider, working to a modern philosophy that maximises individual choice and control of service users through flexible delivery of services. Any additional assessed hours may be commissioned via a Direct Payment or a 'spot' purchase provider chosen by a service user. The Services to which the Procurement relate fall within the "Light Touch Regime" (LTR) governing procurement of Health, Social, Education and Other Service Contracts. None of the references to "Open procedure", "ITT", the use of the term "tender process", or any other indication shall be taken to mean that the Authority intends to hold itself bound to any of the Regulations, save those applicable to LTR provisions.

The Council is seeking tenders for provision of care and support for Visram House to 37 older people with physical, mental health and learning disabilities who meet the eligibility criteria for extra care for a period two (2) years and optional two extensions of one (1) year each as detailed in this ITT. The core element of the Care and Support is expected be delivered by a single care provider, working to a modern philosophy that maximises individual choice and control of service users through flexible delivery of services. Any additional assessed hours may be commissioned via a Direct Payment or a ‘spot’ purchase provider chosen by a service user. The Services to which the Procurement relate fall within the “Light Touch Regime” (LTR) governing procurement of Health, Social, Education and Other Service Contracts. None of the references to “Open procedure”, “ITT”, the use of the term “tender process”, or any other indication shall be taken to mean that the Authority intends to hold itself bound to any of the Regulations, save those applicable to LTR provisions.

The London Borough of Brent is looking to appoint a suitably qualified supplier for the scaling up of the e-cargo bike business engagement across Brent.

Brent is tendering for Domestic Abuse Advocacy, Family Support Services and a One Stop Shop, which will advise and support victims/survivors of domestic abuse to ensure their safety and that of their children's, whilst reducing the risk of harm and improving their well-being. The primary purpose will be to meet the needs of victims/survivors assessed as medium to high-risk, whilst supporting victims/survivors who report to the police and whose cases proceed through the criminal justice system. The Provider and its staff are expected to work in co-operation and liaise with all key partner agencies to ensure a whole family approach is devised and delivered to safeguard and reduce risk.

Brent is tendering for Domestic Abuse Advocacy, Family Support Services and a One Stop Shop, which will advise and support victims/survivors of domestic abuse to ensure their safety and that of their children’s, whilst reducing the risk of harm and improving their well-being. The primary purpose will be to meet the needs of victims/survivors assessed as medium to high-risk, whilst supporting victims/survivors who report to the police and whose cases proceed through the criminal justice system. The Provider and its staff are expected to work in co-operation and liaise with all key partner agencies to ensure a whole family approach is devised and delivered to safeguard and reduce risk.

Brent Council has an exciting opportunity as they seek to recommission their local Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure contract. The aim of the contract is to support the local and voluntary and community sector through capacity building which will include supporting organisations with grant applications, organisational development, leading on large scale bids, training, lobbying and advocacy. The successful organisation will be able to demonstrate an expertise in supporting smaller BAME led and other diverse community groups and in addition, it is expected that it will act as a strong voice on behalf of the sector, building on existing structures. The duration of the contract will be for an initial period of two years, with an option to extend for two years on a one plus one basis. The annual budget will be up to £190,000.00. The estimated commencement of the services will be 1st April 2023.

Brent Council has an exciting opportunity as they seek to recommission their local Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure contract. The aim of the contract is to support the local and voluntary and community sector through capacity building which will include supporting organisations with grant applications, organisational development, leading on large scale bids, training, lobbying and advocacy.