Published date: 1 July 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.
Contract summary
Industry
Health and social work services - 85000000
Location of contract
North West
Value of contract
£250,272
Procurement reference
BLACKDARW001-DN553609-31539820
Published date
1 July 2021
Closing date
2 August 2021
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
1 September 2021
Contract end date
30 September 2023
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?
No
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council (BwD BC) has a statutory responsibility to make provision for looked after children and young people leaving care from 16 year to 18 year olds. The standards set out in this Specification are a minimum requirement. The Provider's service must reflect and promote the following values, which place Young People at the centre of Service provision. Supported and Independent Living Services for 16 years and over is not registered under the Care Standards Act 2000 and is therefore not inspected by Ofsted.
• Choice of lifestyle, occupation, and the best way to maintain independence, including the opportunity to select independently from a range of options.
• Respect for intrinsic worth, dignity and individuality of the person and her/his racial and ethnic identity and cultural heritage.
• Participation and integration in society, and in the formulation of plans and decisions affecting the individual's life.
• Knowledge about conditions and prospects, options and opportunities, and ways of improving individual circumstances.
• Fulfilment of personal aspirations and abilities in all aspects of daily life, including the chance to develop new skills and knowledge.
• Privacy from unnecessary intrusion, and the safeguarding of confidentiality.
• Equality of opportunity and access to services irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion or culture.
The key focus of the Service must be on supporting and preparing the Young Person to transition successfully to independence. In addition to any specific needs identified in the Young Person's individual relevant Plan, the Provider will work with BwD BC to achieve the following outcomes listed but not limited to; for the Young Person:
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About the buyer
Contact name
Aysha Mulla
Address
Floor 4
Duke Street
Blackburn
BB2 1DH
England
Telephone
+44 1254585774
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Closing: 2 August 2021, 12pm
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