Independent Information, Advice and Advocacy Service to Support Independent Living [3854319]

Concepts

• self directed support
• independent living fund
• health and social work
• belfast
• armagh
• independent information
• advocacy service
• advice and advocacy service
• service users
• independent living

Location

Northern Ireland:

Description

The service to be procured includes - providing independent Information, Advice, and Advocacy to Service Users and Carers in Northern Ireland regarding managing finance and organising support services in relation to Self Directed Support (SDS) and the Independent Living Fund (ILF). Provide independent Information and Advice to Service Users and Carers to help them understand their role as an employer. Provide independent Information, training and awareness sessions to Health and Social Care Trust (HSCT) staff and students and other relevant networks and organisations engaging with individuals with an interest in Self Directed Support (SDS) and the Independent Living Fund (ILF). Take an active role in the promotion of SDS and policy development related to independent living. Liaise with HSCTs to explore the range of options available to Service Users and Carers in relation to SDS. Facilitate access to a range of accredited insurance and Payroll Services that can be engaged by Service Users and Carers. ‘Facilitate access’ in this case means to signpost or refer Service Users and Carers to such a Payroll Service on a neutral and non-biased basis.

Total Quantity or Scope

Additional information: The estimated value in II.2.6) above includes; an initial contract period of 3 years, plus an option to extend for 2 x 12 month periods (2 years). The value also includes a potential increase in services of 40% and the potential additional extension clause provided for in clause 18 of the Specification

CPV Codes

• 85000000 - Health and social work services

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Note - the original tender number was 1763485 as per previous Prior Information Notices but this tender number has been changed to 3854319. Note - In Section 1.2 it states the contract involves joint procurement but this is not the case. This is a HSCB contract.