Published date: 31 January 2019
This notice was replaced on 6 February 2019
This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:
Early engagement (published 5 March 2019)
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Contract summary
Industry
Social work services with accommodation - 85311000
Social work services without accommodation - 85312000
Other community, social and personal services - 98000000
Location of contract
South West
Procurement reference
CORNWALL001-DN390498-43301989
Published date
31 January 2019
Closing date
30 April 2019
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
1A) SOCIAL INCLUSION CONTRACT - One countrywide block contract to identify a lead partner (or partnership) to work with ASC teams, as well as with care providers, to improve links to the voluntary sector. Support to be offered to at least 3,320 people on an annual basis. People will be offered information and advice, support to develop plans to make links in their local community, volunteer support and help to identify volunteering opportunities. The intention is to follow a Competitive Procedure.
1B) SOCIAL INCLUSION GRANT FUNDING - For local community led projects aimed at helping communities to reduce loneliness and social isolation. 80% of the value of the project will be offered through an online platform. Applicants will need to crowdfund the remaining 20% through the same platform and will be expected to demonstrate financial sustainability. The intention is to follow a Competitive Procedure in collaboration with the Neighbourhoods directorate.
2A) ROUGH SLEEPER OUTREACH AND RESETTLEMENT CONTRACT - One countrywide contract offering support to at least 250 people on an annual basis that are rough sleeping/homeless, or at risk of rough sleeping/homelessness. The contract will include working with ASC to develop the approach to identifying independent tenancies for people with additional needs and support for people in Housing First properties. The intention is to follow the Internal Direct Award Procedure with Cornwall Housing Ltd.
3A) EMPOWERING INDEPENDENCE CONTRACT - FOR PEOPLE WITH PHYSICAL HEALTH NEEDS AND/OR LEARNING DISABILITIES - One countywide community outreach contract offering support for at least 250 people on an annual basis. The service will offer support to people to develop independent living skills and to learn techniques to self-manage their health and wellbeing. The contract will offer an additional 5% of funding to be used flexibly to meet the person's individual needs. The intention is to follow a Competitive Procedure.
3B) EMPOWERING INDEPENDENCE CONTRACTS (X5) - FOR PEOPLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE MISUSE NEEDS - Five locality based supported accommodation and community outreach contracts delivering support as described above (independent living skills, self-management, 5% flexi budget). To include 220 units of supported accommodation and community outreach for at least 280 people. Short term supported accommodation (typically up to two years) will be offered to people with needs related to mental health and alcohol/drug use unable to access independent accommodation. The intention is to follow a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation to allow for flexibility in terms of the units of accommodation in each area.
More information
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2 sessions will be held :
1) Friday 8th February 2019 at 9am - 11am in the Council Chambers
at New County Hall - Truro - TR1 3AY
2) Friday 15th February at 9am - 11am - in the Council Chambers
at New County Hall - Truro - TR1 3AY
About the buyer
Contact name
Laura Berry
Address
County Hall
Treyew Road
Truro
TR1 3AY
United Kingdom
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