Provision of Supported Housing for Single Homeless People

Contract summary

Industry

• Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

West Midlands

Value of contract

£243,041.12

Procurement reference

ASC137

Published date

21 August 2024

Closing date

31 July 2023

Closing time

11:59pm

Contract start date

1 August 2023

Contract end date

31 July 2024

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Other: Direct Award

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

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Description

Direct award to deliver support within supported accommodation to vulnerable adults (over 18) who are currently /or at risk of becoming homeless to prepare for independent living within a settled accommodation setting

The service objectives shall be to:

• prepare Service Users for independent living with the aim to be living without support
• reduce the number of Service Users who having previously stayed in supported accommodation; subsequently find themselves in need of such services again- 'repeat Service Users'
• facilitate a quicker journey through supported accommodation to regain independence
• work closely in partnership with agencies including police, probation services, children's services, home treatment team and others in order to maximise the effectiveness of the scheme
• provide anti-discriminatory services offering equal opportunities in all areas of practice
• be accountable for the Services provided through regular consultation with Service Users and other stakeholders and participate in quality assurance systems
• reduce the risk of the development of additional barriers to becoming independent for Service Users during stays in supported accommodation
• ensure that Service Users experience of supported accommodation is positive.
• ensure Service Users are able to access independent living arrangements more quickly.
• ensure a higher proportion of Service Users exiting Services progress on to more independent/settled living arrangements.
• place Service Users at the centre of the individual support planning process.
• have a commitment to providing quality Services and ensuring Service User satisfaction.
• add social value, having regard to the Public Services Social Value Act 2012in Sandwell through (but not limited to):
 preventing costs to other services such as health (particularly emergency health services), police, and probation services.
 social inclusion for Service Users and the representation of homeless services as positive contributors to the life of the Borough
 altering preconceptions of those in need of supported accommodation services
 opportunities to enlist the support of the local volunteer workforce as well as ex-Service Users in roles where this is appropriate (e.g. peer support or befriending)

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Award information

Awarded date

4 July 2024

Contract start date

1 August 2023

Contract end date

31 July 2024

Total value of contract

£243,041.12

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

MIDLAND HEART LIMITED

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About the buyer

Contact name

Satinder Bains

Address

Sandwell Council House,Freeth St
OLDBURY
B693DE
England

Telephone

0121 569 5074

Email

satinder_bains@sandwell.gov.uk