Provision of supported accommodation for Adult female service users with complex mental ill health backgrounds

The aim of this service is to provide high support, high quality accommodation that enables Service Users to gain and retain the skills necessary to live as independently as possible by promoting independent living skills and promoting social inclusion. It will promote social inclusion through a combination of support, and access to community facilities, work experience, training and employment support.

The service will:

1. Deliver a high standard of individualised and specialist forensic care within the Community
2. Reduce length of stay for Service Users currently in Medium / Low Secure Units
3. Facilitate transition into independent living
4. Actively promote better mental health and well-being
5. Enhance social inclusion

Additional information:

This procurement process will be conducted entirely via self-service downloading of all documentation and submission in electronic format only (unless otherwise requested) through the Due North e-Tendering portal. In order for the Trust to capture an accurate record of the activity relating to this tender, please can you ensure that all communication is conducted via email using the 'Contact Buyer' facility within Due North e-Tendering portal - this includes any questions that you may have. The e-Tendering Portal can be accessed at https://procontract.due-north.com.