Published date: 11 July 2023

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 11 August 2023, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

  • Social work and related services - 85300000

  • Social work services - 85310000

    • Social work services with accommodation - 85311000

    • Social work services without accommodation - 85312000

Location of contract

RG14 5LD

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

IT-402-1099-P00001099

Published date

11 July 2023

Closing date

11 August 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

26 February 2024

Contract end date

25 February 2034

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

This service will provide care and housing related support to adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. The accommodation element is not required as it is already in place. The Contractor will work co-operatively with the housing provider, with a housing management agreement where relevant.

The Contractor will work with individuals to:-
Maintain tenancies
Provide person-centred care and support, which takes full account of diverse needs and lifestyle choice
Promote Service User choice, well-being and safety
Promote people's independence by focusing on abilities and encouraging people to be as self-directing as possible.
Be responsible tenants and manage their home environment.
Manage finances and maximise income/benefits.
Encourage access to employment/education.
Engage with relevant professionals, i.e. care managers, health workers.
Estblish and sustain effective social support.
Reduce health inequalities by: - maximising access to health services, income, learning and work.
Support Service Users with personal care.
Support Service Users to be as independent as possible and to help them avoid loneliness and isolation.
Be aware of potential situations of abuse and take appropriate steps to prevent this.

More information

Links

Additional text

Please complete the tender documents on the portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/westberks/aspx/Home

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

About the buyer

Contact name

Rebecca Braithwaite

Address

Market Street
Newbury
Newbury
RG14 5LD
UK

Telephone

+44 1635 519166

Email

Rebecca.braithwaite@westberks.gov.uk