Brent Rough Sleepers Initiative (RSI) Grant: Rapid Assessment Hub and Housing First service

Descriptions

London Borough of Brent has an exciting opportunity as they seek to commission an accommodation based rapid assessment hub and a housing first service based on an annual Rough Sleeper Initiative (RSI) grant determinationLot 1 Rapid Assessment HubThis service is designed to provide a rapid response service to reduce the number of rough sleepers on the streets. The provider would be expected to undertake intensive support around reconnection and assessments ensuring all key elements and barriers to access accommodation are addressed. Self-contained or accommodation which meets Covid regulations would be expected for up to 10 individuals. The accommodation must be sourced or negotiated with the current landlord. The service will provide 24 hours waking support with a target stay of 12 weeks. In 20/21 the grant determination provided support for 6 bed spaces for complex needs clients with recourse to public funds and 4 bed spaces are for clients with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF). The Council are looking for an experienced specialist Rough Sleeper Service provider. The number of people to be supported will vary each year and is determined by the RSI grant allocation.Lot 2 Housing First ServiceThis model has been set up to assist up to 18 entrenched rough sleepers, with health and social care needs to provide them with a chance to rebuild their lives. The provider will be expected to identify individuals known to outreach teams. The local authority would approve and assist with sourcing and allocating accommodation to each individual. The provider will be expected to continue to provide support on individual basis. The Council are looking for an experienced specialist Housing First provider. The number of people to be supported will vary each year and is determined by the RSI grant allocationThe total budget for both these services and other possible initiatives for the whole contract period from 1 July 2021 to 31 March 2024 will be up to GBP 1 905 393, dependent on the annual RSI grant determination to London Borough of Brent.The estimated duration of the contracts will be for an initial period of 9 months, with an option to extend for 2 years on a one plus one basis dependent on an annual RSI grant determination. The estimated commencement of the services will be 1 July 2021.The provider we are looking for must therefore be able to demonstrate that they have a track record of delivering services of a similar nature and must be able to provide evidence that they are able to achieve the best possible outcomes for service users.