UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

Milton Keynes City Council are currently out to tender for the provision of a multi-disciplinary team to carry out a CMK Growth Opportunity Study to provide analysis and policy recommendations for the growth of the city centre, concluding in the preparation of a Growth and Design Framework. Submissions will only be accepted until 12:00pm 24th February 2023.Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted.

Milton Keynes City Council requires an independent advocacy service which meets all statutory requirements for the provision of independent advocacy under the terms of the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, the Mental Health Act 2007 and the Health and Social Care Act 2012. The service will be provided across all categories of need, including adults with learning disabilities, dementia, mental health needs, acquired brain injury, physical and sensory impairment and young people in transition to adult services. This Service is being commissioned to meet the Council’s statutory advocacy responsibilities in relation to: • Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) • Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) Including Adult protection cases that involve vulnerable people • Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) • Care Act • NHS Independent Complaints Advocacy Service (ICAS)

The Council wishes to maximise benefit from external funding made available through national bidding programmes, funding competitions and calls for "shovel-ready" projects, especially for infrastructure projects and priority policy areas such as green economy/low carbon agenda. MKCC has limited internal expertise in the development of funding bids and is aware that large and complex bids typically require specialist help for short, focussed periods. In effect, this commission will enable the Council to appoint a retained consultant to develop business cases and funding bids for a variety of projects and give flexibility that allows for peaks and troughs of demand.

Milton Keynes City Council is committed to encouraging individuals to utilise direct payments wherever possible in order to give them choice and control over the care and personalise this around their needs.Milton Keynes City Council wishes to procure a Direct Payment Support Service to support individuals accessing both adult and children social care, to help them consider whether a direct payment is suitable for them and if so, to support them to set up appropriate arrangements to ensure their care needs are in place. The contract will be on a block contract basis.The Council wishes to work with providers who can demonstrate and deliver a Direct Payment Support Service model which can meet the outcomes and support needs of our service users whilst achieving and maintaining value for money. This service will provide:• An information and advice service to answer queries from individuals about direct payments or becoming an employer• An employment service to explain how a direct

Milton Keynes City Council requires provision of Hire of Fleet - Small Vehicles (Cars and Vans)The requirements of this contract include:- Vehicle Hire- Livery- Servicing (including tyre replacements)- Breakdown recovery- Vehicle decommissioning- Vehicle tax- MOTThe Vehicles are to be delivered to and based at various locations across the Borough of Milton Keynes.The Council proposes to enter into Contract for an initial period of three years with the successful tenderer and may be extended for one (1) more year, subject to regular satisfactory review meetings throughout the initial term.

Milton Keynes City Council (the ‘Authority’) invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced organisations in relation to its contract for the delivery of a programme of term maintenance and capital works projects across its network of highways and infrastructure in Milton Keynes (the ‘Contract’). The works and services to be provided under the Contract are comprehensive and cover all the routine, reactive and planned works that need to be delivered by the Authority to achieve the outcomes set out in the Contract. The Authority is seeking a contractor to deliver the works and services in a manner that will maximise the use of the latest technology, processes and management techniques to deliver high quality services that are customer focused, right first time and provide excellent value for money for the Authority whilst supporting and enhancing the Authority’s values and aims.

Milton Keynes City Council requires a service for the cleaning and maintenance of bus stop infrastructure and the surrounding 2m footprint and for the printing and installation of information at bus stops.MKCC has around 1,050 bus stops, with 650 of the stops having shelters. Of these, 200 are not in use. Where a stop is in use, but does not have a shelter, a bus stop pole with a flag and case marks the location. Passenger Transport surveys and ad hoc cleaning requests are evidence that bus users care about the condition and cleanliness of their bus stops, and scheduled visits will ensure that expectations are met. Further information can be found in the specification.Suppliers that would like to take part in this tender process are invited to Express Interest upon which the will be given access to the full tender documentation delivery through this e-tendering system.When the tender documents have been made available involved suppliers will receive notification via email an

Milton Keynes City Council invites providers to tender for An Assessment, Information and Advice Sensory Service, including the provision of:• An open access Preventative Service, including:• Information, advice and signposting;• Assessment of needs; and where appropriate:• Immediate intervention and support• Short Term Care Planning; and• Equipment Provision.• Review of service provision• Group Events• Assistance to the Council to fulfil its statutory Assessment and Support Planning responsibilities• An Eye Clinic Liaison Service• A Hearing Aid Support Service• TrainingThe client group of the service will be people who meet the eligibility requirements and who are residents of the Borough of Milton Keynes.Such people could come from any of the following client groups:• Adults – eg older people; adults with long term conditions; people who are physically disabled; people with a learning disability; people with autism or a mental health condition.• Children• Young pe

Milton Keynes City Council invite providers to tender for Springfield House Support Service For Young Parents With Babies And Pregnant Mothers. This is a housing related support service to young people with babies and pregnant women to enable them to move on to more independent living within settled accommodation. The service is a based hostel accommodation with self-contained units. The service will also offer time-limited resettlement support when residents move on. The service will employ support staff with relevant qualifications, expertise, and aptitude to offer personalised support to residents. The service will be delivered at Springfield House, which is the accommodation provided by Orbit Housing Association. The Service provider is expected to enter a lease agreement with Orbit and be responsible for all housing management at the property.

Milton Keynes City Council invites providers to tender for Dementia Information and Support Service (DISS). The DISS will provide information, guidance, advice and support to all people aged over 18 with a diagnosis of dementia or who are concerned that they, or someone they know, may have symptoms of dementia. The service will also deliver a message of the actions that can be taken to prevent dementia and the importance of early diagnosis. Support will also be provided for people caring for people living with dementia. This will include increasing their knowledge and understanding of dementia.

Milton Keynes City Council wishes to develop the range and number of supported living opportunities for adults aged 18 years and over, from the following client groups: Learning Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder Dual Learning Disability and Mental Health Dual Learning Disability and Autism Older People Mental Health Sensory Impairment Physical Disability Acquired Brain Injury We are re-opening the Framework Agreement, as defined in the form of Framework Agreement, to allow new providers to bid for the support services enabling a fresh approach whilst allowing previous providers to continue with their support. Providers who have been successful on the initial Framework won't be required to submit a bid in this round.

The Council’s Building Control Department is seeking to establish a consultant to undertake the role of:• Checking building regulation applications for compliance with Parts A, H and K of the building regulations and assist the Building Control surveying team on structural and civil engineering matters. • Checking licencing applications for temporary structures and assist the licensing team to ensure public safety.• Site surveys and reports on heritage buildings and structures to assist MKCC in their enforcement role.The Agreement will be entered into for 3 years, with the potential to extend for a further 12 months. All projects will be procured and drawn down during the Contract Period.

Milton Keynes City Council (the 'Authority') invites expression of interest from suitably qualified and experienced organisations in relation to its contract for housing repairs and maintenance works and services (the Contract). The Contract is to deliver a programme of both planned and reactive repairs and maintenance works across its housing stock which is made up of various residential blocks of flats, houses, maisonettes, bungalows, garages and travellers sites. The Authority is seeking a contractor to deliver the works and services in a manner that will maximise the use of the latest technology, processes and management techniques to deliver high quality services that are customer focused, right first time and provide excellent value for money for the Authority whilst supporting and enhancing the Authority’s values and aims.

Milton Keynes City Council are currently out to tender for the provision of a Lead Provider for its Carers Support Service. This is being procured as an open tender under the light touch regime. The overarching purpose of the provision of Carers’ Support Services is to ensure that carers who are caring for a family member, friend or neighbour who are ordinarily resident in Milton Keynes, are supported to maintain a positive sense of their own health and wellbeing and Continuing their caring role, in a way that is safe for them.The Lead Provider organisation forms part of the tiered approach of the Carers’ Support Services. The tiered approach encompasses levels of support and specialism. It has a lead provider, who provides overarching Information advice and guidance and acts as a single point of access. It then has a number, of specialist organisations(not included in this tender) who work in collaboration to meet the needs.

This is being procured under the Competitive Process of the Provider Selection Regime The NHS Health Check programme aims to prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD) and associated conditions through the early assessment, awareness, and management of individual behavioural and physiological risk factors, it is aimed at all adults in England aged between 40-74 who are not currently being treated for CVD.A community outreach offer, which would work alongside GP practice delivery, which would enable patients to attend for an NHS Health Check at a venue within their own communities and/or within their workplace. Employees who are not eligible will have the opportunity to attend for an CVD check.The procurement will be split into 3 lots:Lot 1: Milton Keynes City CouncilLot 2: Bedford Borough Council and Central Bedfordshire CouncilLot 3: Both Lots 1 and 2 CombinedSuppliers may bid for any lot and either individual lots i.e. 'Lot 1 and Lot 2' or combined lot i.e. Lot 3 will be awarded

Milton Keynes City Council (MKCC) manage a diverse property portfolio encompassing leisure, schools, commercial, corporate landlord and housing stock. MKCC’s repair, maintenance (R and M) and compliance obligations differ for the different stock types and leasehold responsibilities.MKCC are required to meet all statutory obligations in relation to our Housing stock. The Housing stock asset management function is controlled by the MKCC Housing Maintenance and Investment (HMI) team. Accordingly, this tender package for the Housing Stock encompasses:Dwelling Stock Condition Surveys, Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) and Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) Assessments in relation to our dwelling stock.For any suppliers interested in this opportunity please visit our e-Tendering portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home

Milton Keynes City Council (the Council) requires provision of Residential Children's Home Service. The contract is to commission an external provider to operate a residential children’s home, utilising the Council’s property. It will be Ofsted-registered Children’s Home offering care for up to 2 Young People with complex needs. The procurement is being run under Light Touch Regime. Intended mainly for planned medium-term placements (3 to 12 months) to bring children back into area, offer stability and focused work to enable move-on to mainstream residential, foster care, SA or home.

Milton Keynes City Council (MKCC) manage a diverse property portfolio encompassing leisure, schools, commercial, corporate landlord and housing stock. MKCC’s repair, maintenance (R and M) and compliance obligations differ for the different stock types and leasehold responsibilities.MKCC are required to meet all statutory obligations in relation to our Housing stock. The Housing stock asset management function is controlled by the MKCC Housing Maintenance and Investment (HMI) team.Accordingly, this tender package encompasses:Fire Door Surveys (to encompass communal and domestic dwelling fire doors) as required by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022.For any suppliers interested in this opportunity please visit our e-Tendering portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home

Milton Keynes City Council (MKCC) is establishing a Mental Health Pathway Framework and will be admitting suppliers with experience in providing mental health supported accommodation, floating support, and community support to ensure delivery of Mental Health Services within Milton Keynes.This procurement is being run via Open FTS under the Light Touch Regime to establish a framework which will be split into 2 lots. • Lot 1: Mental Health Supported Accommodation• Lot 2: Mental Health Community SupportBidders can bid for one or both lots, however Lot 1 will have a maximum of 4 bidders appointed and Lot 2 will have a maximum of 3 Bidders appointed. Bidders scoring the highest quality scores for each lot will be appointed to the lot up to the maximum number of bidders for the lot.The Framework seeks to provide people with mental health needs with time limited support to enable them to enable them to live more independently in the community and support their recovery journey.