Published date: 16 December 2021
This notice was replaced on 17 March 2022
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Awarded contract (published 17 March 2022)
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Contract summary
Industry
Health and social work services - 85000000
Location of contract
England
Value of contract
£838,000
Procurement reference
DORST001-DN568086-93207432
Published date
16 December 2021
Closing date
21 January 2022
Closing time
11:55pm
Contract start date
1 April 2022
Contract end date
31 March 2024
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?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
The service concerns the delivery of a rough sleeper assertive outreach contract across the Dorset Council area. The primary objectives of the contract are to achieve sustainable outcomes for rough sleepers and a reduction in numbers.
Assertive outreach engages pro-actively with rough sleepers encouraging moves into appropriate housing for safety, well-being and recovery. Routes off the street are supported by joint working and collaborative case planning. If someone refuses assistance or no route is identified, outreach teams are assertive - persistent and positive - continuing to engage and offer the right support until an offer is accepted or a suitable exit route found.
We are seeking a provider with a track record of providing trauma informed and person-centred rough sleeper outreach services.
The awarded provider will be flexible and innovative in their approach to meet the needs of rough sleepers across the Dorset Council area, identifying people in rural locations where people tend to be more hidden, hostels and temporary accommodation absent, travel distances significant and public transport lacking, while ensuring cover is available for the inevitable peaks of rough sleepers in the summer months, particularly in coastal areas.
The appointed contractor will maintain established outreach services and TUPE staff from the existing provider where applicable.
The contract period will be from 01 April 2022 to 31 March 2024, with two options to extend of 12 months each making a total potential contract period of 4 years.
To view all the tender details/documents and submit any bid, visit: www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
More information
About the buyer
Contact name
Angela Pavey
Address
Dorset Council
County Hall, Colliton Park
Dorchester
DT1 1XJ
United Kingdom
Telephone
+44 1305221280
angela.pavey@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
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