Framework for the Provision of Temporary Accommodation

Description

Torbay Council are looking for a range of providers to provide temporary accommodation
services, which will form part of a range of measures in Torbay aimed at ensuring our citizens
have access to safe, quality temporary and long-term accommodation that meets their
needs.
The types of Accommodation we are looking for include:
• Single bedroom shared facilities – rooms in a shared house; house of multiple occupation
(HMO).
• Single bedroom self-contained – exclusive use of accommodation with its own access and
no shared facilities.
• Single bedroom self-contained (adapted) - ground floor accommodation which is adapted
for a wheelchair user.
• Single bedroom self-contained (High Risk) - can accommodate people with complex and
multiple needs.
• 2-5 Bedroom units of accommodation with its own access and no shared facilities.
In order to achieve our goals for the delivery of Temporary Accommodation in Torbay, this
opportunity will be structured as a Framework Agreement. Providers can be appointed to
any of the following Lots:
• Accommodation and housing management (Lot 1)
• Accommodation only (Lot 2)
Ideally, we are looking for providers who can supply both the accommodation and housing
management (Lot 1), but we are also keen to work with providers who are only able to meet
the accommodation requirements (Lot 2) to ensure we have access to sufficient quality
secure accommodation to meet the needs of Torbay Citizens. The Council will award
Contracts with suitable providers from Lot 1 and Lot 2 to meet our requirements for
sufficiency. These Contracts will guarantee the placements and income from the Council.
Providers have the option of bidding to be appointed to the Framework on any number of the
specified Lots. There will be no minimum unit of accommodation requirement and providers
will be invited to put forward submissions for any number of units of accommodation from
any of the Lots available on the Framework. Bidders must be the owner, leaseholder or
managing agent of the properties put forward. Providers will ensure that properties meet the
quality standards as set out in the service specification. This will include standards relating
to:
• Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) self-assessment.
• Compliance with the provisions of the Housing Act 2004.
• Where accommodation for single households is provided in shared housing this should
comply with House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) standards and be licensed as appropriate.
• All property will be clean and in good condition.
• Fire Safety standard.
• Gas & Electric Safety checks.
• Security.
Torbay Council are keen to work in partnership with all providers appointed to the
Framework, with providers having access to a named contact within the Housing Options
Team and a contract manager. The Council will be responsible for issuing licence agreements
to those occupying temporary accommodation to ensure accommodation is provided in
accordance with the Council’s legal duty.