Published date: 17 March 2021

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: 19 April 2021, 1pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£400,000

Procurement reference

DORST001-DN501800-34217196

Published date

17 March 2021

Closing date

19 April 2021

Closing time

1pm

Contract start date

1 July 2021

Contract end date

30 June 2024

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Dorset Council has ambitious plans to commission a service that supports people in a holistic and strengths-based way, creating a clear pathway to employment and meaningful work placements. Historically, people who use our services have remained NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training), and longer term this is likely to increase their reliance on funded social care services at a time when Local Authority resources are under increasing pressure.

Directly providing employment opportunities for people we support is not a statutory duty of Dorset Council, however it is a statutory duty, where needs are eligible under the Care Act, to enable employment and training to be provided.

This service is commissioned primarily for people we support living with learning disabilities and mental health needs and physical disabilities, however other people with an eligible need may access the service. The authority recognises its duty under the Care Act to ensure employment and volunteering opportunities are available to people with disabilities and other vulnerable adults.

The Supported Employment Service will ensure people access and maintain supported employment that is realistic and sustainable; supporting people to achieve economic wellbeing and social inclusion whilst maximising their potential as a person living in Dorset.

The service will be sourcing and supporting a variety of work and work-related opportunities for people (16 years +) with Learning Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Mental Health needs, Autism and others support needs, across Dorset.

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

Supported Employment Services for People with Learning Disabilities, Mental Health issues and Physical Disabilities

  • Early engagement
  • Published 6 October 2020

About the buyer

Contact name

Angela Pavey

Address

Dorset Council
South Walks House, South Walks Road
Dorchester
DT1 1UZ
England

Telephone

+44 1305221280

Email

angela.pavey@dorsetcc.gov.uk

Website

https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk