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Supported Living in 1-East Staffordshire and 2-Staffordshire Moorlands

Staffordshire County Council Published 18 Apr 2019 Contracts Finder

key details

Statusplanning
Category (CPV) 85300000
RegionWest Midlands
SME suitableYes
OCIDocds-b5fd17-e5da983c-9c76-4e01-a5ed-4e678e00c01c

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For the avoidance of doubt this is not a Call for Competition, this is to initiate market Engagement and soft market testing.

SCC is seeking responses from the independent marketplace about their capacity and resources to provide Supported Living care and support, who have a primary diagnosis of a Learning Disability in either or both:

  1. Horninglow area of East Staffordshire, in an established Supported Living scheme, for up to 16 tenants aged 34-81 across 3 bungalows (6 / 6 / 4) on the same site. A care Provider would be expected to enter into their own arrangement with the Property Owner, which may include a financial liability for any voids.

With an indicative budget of up to £533,000 per annum

  1. Leek Town Centre (indicative postcode ST13 6HQ). The provision of just accommodation or both support and accommodation for a minimum of 8 adults aged 46 - 68. The property could accommodate 8 individuals or interconnected Creative, innovative and solution focused - including exploration of transport optioaccommodations i.e. 3 / 3 / 2 or 4 / 4.

With an indicative budget of up to £367,000 per annum

Accommodation requirements should include the following and SCC are happy to explore existing provisions, the expansion / refurbishment of existing facilities or a new development:

oLocation in the Leek town centre area, with access to local facilities, resources, groups, leisure facilities and public transport. Enabling residents to maintain family/friend relationships, whilst building genuine community presence;
oSingle Level Access property - suitable for residents who use mobility aids (including wheelchairs and walking frames);
oThe provision of level access shower facilities, standard bathing facilities and specialist bathing facilities i.e. Arjo Bath (subject to OT assessment). En-suite facilities are desirable, however not essential;
omultiple communal areas to enable residents to socialise and have quiet time / space (away from bedrooms and other residents). A sensory area / space is desirable;
oSecure garden area;
oProvision for resident and visitor parking of vehicles;
oBe suitable to accommodate a range of assistive technology, aids and adaptations - including hoists and grab rails;
oIn addition, the accommodation would include staff facilities - including sleep-in facilities for potential future use;

Volumes and values are indicative and subject to review and update.

In addition, some residents may; display behaviours that challenge, have limited or no verbal communication, have other physical health, mobility, frailty, ageing issues including risk of fall and dementia. With requirements for; support to transfer, aids and adaptations, such as hoists.

Additional information: Services, support and staffing expectations include:

oStaff trained and qualified (as appropriate) in supporting adults with a Learning Disability and associated needs listed above
oOutcome focussed through the delivery of high quality personalised care and support;
oCreative, innovative and solution focused - including exploration of transport options, use of assistive technology and partnership working with professionals and the community;
oThe provision of a minimum 2 waking night staff members in the first instance (subject to the size and layout of the property);
oTUPE may apply

Commissioners would welcome any initial expressions of interest by close of business on Monday 29th April 2019. Expressions received following this date are welcome and will still be considered. Any questions or expressions of interest should be sent to:

Amy Evans, Commissioning Manager, Staffordshire Place 1

Phone: 01785 277160 / 07969207625

Email: amy.evans@staffordshire.gov.uk

Please note, if SCC proceeds any further, Providers would be awarded via the Terms & Conditions of the Community Support Framework.

ESTIMATED CONTRACT START DATE:

1st December 2019

GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:

East Staffordshire and Leek, Staffordshire, UK

notice history

1 notice published against this procurement.

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18 Apr 2019 Planning (planning) · 75eca477-3574-4d37-84ea-78a0a5a5d937-284930

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