2324-0169 Learning Disabilities Experts by Experience

The LD Experts by Experience Service has the following aims:

• to shape and drive the learning disability agenda for Islington
• to contribute to improving the standards of in-house and commissioned services by quality auditing
• to share expertise e.g. through joint recruitment, easy-read consultation, and awareness training
• to pursue opportunities to become self-sustaining by generating income through additional relevant activities beyond the specified service
• to empower people with learning disabilities and their family carers by recruiting, employing, training, developing, and retaining a diverse group of adults to carry out the functions of the consultation service
• to upskill supported employees with a view to preparing for the wider world of work, where appropriate.

The estimated total value of this contract is £329,630 based on £65,000 per annum. The approximate start date was 6 July 2024. The initial contract period is for 24 months and 26 days to 31 July 2026 with the option to extend for three additional periods of not less than 3 months and not more than one year each (maximum total of 60 months plus 26 days).

The contract was awarded to the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) based on the highest scoring quotation based on quality 80% and cost 20%.