Published date: 25 May 2016

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 5 April 2016

Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

WN1 1NJ

Value of contract

£1,050,000

Procurement reference

WIGN001-DN122238-95889007

Published date

25 May 2016

Closing date

5 April 2016

Contract start date

31 May 2016

Contract end date

30 May 2019

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Restricted procedure

A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Wigan Council is looking to commission a specialist Forensic supported living service to provide support to people who are leaving hospital or a secure setting. The service will provide support to people with learning disabilities, mental health problems and / or autistic spectrum disorder who have offended, or are at high risk of offending. The service will ensure people have active and fulfilled lives in the community whilst effectively monitoring and safely managing high risk individuals.

The Provider will:
• Deliver a high standard of care and support and demonstrate a proven record of working with individuals with a learning disability who present with forensic needs and the complexity this brings.

• Provide person centred support with the highest standard of professional practice, values and respect for individuals.

• Work effectively with Multi-Disciplinary Teams involved with individual clients including other agencies such as criminal justice systems, MAPPA etc.

• Be experienced in supporting individuals with complex needs through the transition process between services.

• Ensure the service is staffed appropriately at the required level to meet the individual's needs. This will include night cover.

• Develop risk management plans and implement risk management strategies with individuals

• Provide leadership for, and take ownership of, the implementation of PBS and risk management, including offending behaviour.

Award information

Awarded date

23 May 2016

Contract start date

31 August 2016

Contract end date

31 August 2018

Total value of contract

£1,050,000

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

MacIntyre

Address

MK9 2JA

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

Yes

About the buyer

Contact name

Anthony Baker

Address

Targeted and Specialist Commissioning Team, People Directorate: Children, Adults and Families, Wigan
Wigan Life Centre (South) College Avenue
Wigan
WN1 1NJ
UK

Telephone

+44 1942828643

Email

Anthony.Baker@wigan.gov.uk

Website

http://www.wigan.gov.uk/