Provision of Supported Housing for Single Homeless People
A Contract Award Notice
by SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
- Source
- Contracts Finder
- Type
- Contract (Services)
- Duration
- 1 year
- Value
- £243K
- Sector
- HEALTH
- Published
- 21 Aug 2024
- Delivery
- 01 Aug 2023 to 31 Jul 2024
- Deadline
- 31 Jul 2023 22:59
Concepts
Location
1 buyer
1 supplier
- Midland Heart West Midlands
Description
Direct award to deliver support within supported accommodation to vulnerable adults (over 18) who are currently /or at risk of becoming homeless to prepare for independent living within a settled accommodation setting The service objectives shall be to: • prepare Service Users for independent living with the aim to be living without support • reduce the number of Service Users who having previously stayed in supported accommodation; subsequently find themselves in need of such services again- 'repeat Service Users' • facilitate a quicker journey through supported accommodation to regain independence • work closely in partnership with agencies including police, probation services, children's services, home treatment team and others in order to maximise the effectiveness of the scheme • provide anti-discriminatory services offering equal opportunities in all areas of practice • be accountable for the Services provided through regular consultation with Service Users and other stakeholders and participate in quality assurance systems • reduce the risk of the development of additional barriers to becoming independent for Service Users during stays in supported accommodation • ensure that Service Users experience of supported accommodation is positive. • ensure Service Users are able to access independent living arrangements more quickly. • ensure a higher proportion of Service Users exiting Services progress on to more independent/settled living arrangements. • place Service Users at the centre of the individual support planning process. • have a commitment to providing quality Services and ensuring Service User satisfaction. • add social value, having regard to the Public Services Social Value Act 2012in Sandwell through (but not limited to): • preventing costs to other services such as health (particularly emergency health services), police, and probation services. • social inclusion for Service Users and the representation of homeless services as positive contributors to the life of the Borough • altering preconceptions of those in need of supported accommodation services • opportunities to enlist the support of the local volunteer workforce as well as ex-Service Users in roles where this is appropriate (e.g. peer support or befriending)
Award Detail
1 | Midland Heart (West Midlands)
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CPV Codes
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Indicators
- Contract is suitable for SMEs.
- Contract is suitable for VCOs.
Reference
- ASC137
- CF c16ca337-083e-4fda-a177-ff880acaf8df