Published date: 18 August 2023

Last edited date: 18 August 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: 29 September 2023, 3pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Social work and related services - 85300000

Location of contract

DY1 1HF

Value of contract

£0 to £4,582,000

Procurement reference

IT-9-3559-ASC222B

Published date

18 August 2023

Closing date

29 September 2023

Closing time

3pm

Contract start date

1 March 2024

Contract end date

28 February 2027

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?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The Provider will deliver a Shared Lives Scheme in Dudley that:
- Will be provided for all adult person's assessed as being in need of care and support under the Care Act 2014 Eligibility Criteria, who live in the borough of Dudley, this includes adults 18 upwards with complex needs, mental ill health and older adults.
- Will provide support and accommodation to adults providing them with the opportunity to live in a family home with appropriate care and support.
- Provide support for young people preparing for adulthood - The Scheme will attend Education and healthcare Plan (EHCP) reviews, Looked After Children (LAC) reviews and Pathway Plan Reviews to provide information and advice on Shared Lives for young people from 14+ as part of the initial planning. The Scheme will offer Short-Breaks post 16+, enabling the young adult to experience and become familiar with a Shared Lives Arrangement before they reach the age of 18. The Scheme will also provide guidance to Foster Carers on the assessment process to become Shared Lives Carers, should they wish to continue to support the eligible young adult post 18.
- Provide arrangements that may be live in or short term including short breaks.

Full details available in tender pack - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/Help

More information

Links

Additional text

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/Help

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

About the buyer

Contact name

Chanpreet Dhesi

Address

Priory Road
Dudley
West Midlands
DY1 1HF
United Kingdom

Telephone

01384 816721

Email

chanpreet.dhesi@dudley.gov.uk

Website

www.dudley.gov.uk