Published date: 9 August 2024
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Contract summary
Industry
Health and social work services - 85000000
Location of contract
England
Value of contract
£468,550 to £484,275
Procurement reference
DORST001-DN719892-84676947
Published date
9 August 2024
Closing date
5 June 2024
Closing time
9am
Contract start date
1 October 2024
Contract end date
30 September 2026
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Other
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
Project Scope:
The aim of this procurement is to recommission the Housing First element of the Dorset Integrated Prevention Partnership Support Services (DIPPS) which seek to prevent, reduce and delay need.
Contract Term
The contract is over a 2-year initial term, with optional extensions of 1 year + 1 year.
Service to be delivered
1. The aim of the service is to provide flexible support for as long as it is needed. The provider will support an active caseload of up to 14 people, with the ability to "step down" cases. In line with Homeless Link's Housing First Principles Support Workers should manage a caseload of approximately 5-7 each at any one time. Within this, we expect the provider to manage their caseload alongside stepdown clients.
2. Sourcing suitable accommodation for the individual:
• The preferred option is for dispersed housing away from areas of antisocial behaviour. However, shared accommodation can be considered for those who do not wish to live alone.
• Accommodation may include Private Rented Sector property and Social Housing
• Accommodation may be outside the Dorset Council area if the support service is still able to provide support. Further funding is not available for additional travel costs.
• Support people to find new accommodation should they lose or leave their home.
3. The Council will continue to have a role in supporting sourcing units of accommodation.
4. Intensive, flexible, wrap-around support:
• Act as navigators, supporting people to access and engage with existing mainstream services when the client is ready.
• Innovative informal person-centred support planning with individuals moving away from targets and timeframes unless at the request of the individual.
• Open ended support for the duration of the contract with individuals remaining on the caseload.
• Providers should empower clients to independently manage their recovery where possible, so may 'step-down' support if clients are ready for less intensive, frequent support. However, as per the Housing First Principle for support to be available for as long as a client needs it, the provider should be prepared to 'step up' support again if needed
• Support people to make their property a home by potentially accessing emergency furnishings including white goods.
• Support people to access all relevant benefits.
The service will be expected to work in partnership with the existing DIPPS providers to make the model work as a seamless service experience.
Price
Tenderers to bid within a range of between £110,000 and £125,000 per annum. There are elements within the service, such as individual budgets, which providers can be creative with and decide how they wish to distribute the funding.
Award information
Awarded date
9 August 2024
Contract start date
1 October 2024
Contract end date
30 September 2026
Total value of contract
£484,275
This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.
Shelter, The National Campaign For Homeless People Ltd
Address
88 Old Street
London
EC1V 9HUReference
None
Supplier is SME?
No
Supplier is VCSE?
No
About the buyer
Contact name
Greg Jackson
Address
Dorset Council
County Hall, Colliton Park
Dorchester
DT1 1XJ
England
Telephone
+44 1305225093
gregory.jackson@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
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