Accommodation and support to address homelessness at point of discharge service

Concepts

• social work
• birmingham
• birmingham council
• accommodation services
• point of discharge service
• appropriate services
• good quality accommodation
• service users
• accommodation
• provision of accommodation

Location

Birmingham:

Description

The Council wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of Accommodation and Support to citizens who are homeless at the point of discharge. This will include but not limited to:• Provide good quality accommodation that meets the needs of the citizens including those who are bariatric, and wheelchair users.• Provide flexible person-centred support ensuring that support is delivered in response to the client’s needs and allows them to maintain accommodation and improve their health and wellbeing outcomes.• Provide the lead and support which will assist clients to navigate and gain access to appropriate services, including but not limited to health care, substance misuse, education and/or support to gain employment.The Contract will last for 5 years (unless terminated under the terms and conditions of contract) with the provision to extend for up to an additional 2 years subject to requirements, funding and satisfactory performance.

Total Quantity or Scope

This will include but not limited to:• Provide good quality accommodation that meets the needs of the citizens including those who are bariatric, and wheelchair users.• Provide flexible person-centred support ensuring that support is delivered in response to the client’s needs and allows them to maintain accommodation and improve their health and wellbeing outcomes.• Provide the lead and support which will assist clients to navigate and gain access to appropriate services, including but not limited to health care, substance misuse, education and/or support to gain employment.• Follow the principles of the No Wrong Door Network to ensure that all service users are enabled to access the correct support by referring or enabling access (including getting clients to appointments) to other services as appropriate.• Provide support that promotes social integration and financial stability.• Regularly review the person-centred support agreement to up-date, record and monitor the progress of each client.• Developing the skills and capabilities of individuals and raise their aspirations, enabling them to be independent and self-sustaining. • Provide a service that is timely and available at the point of need.• Develop, maintain and coordinate effective working relationships with external agencies• Maintain and develop support knowledge and expertise.This will a Birmingham council only contract.

Renewal Options

With option to extend for a further 2 years subject to satisfactory performance and subject to funding availability.

CPV Codes

• 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
• 98341000 - Accommodation services

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Options are available.
• Renewals are not available.
• Professional qualifications are sought.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon on 23rd December 2021 via the ‘in-tend’ system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc