Learning Disability Supported Living Contract

Descriptions

Conwy County Borough Council wishes to acquire community supported living services for one male Service User. The Service User is a young man of 30 years of age who lives at home with his informal carer. He has a diagnosis of autism and its associated moderate to severe learning disabilities. The Service User has no verbal communication but is able to understand simple verbal communication.The Service User’s physical health is generally quite good; however, he is prone to chest infections. The Service User also has epilepsy that is well controlled with medication. As such the Service User requires help with all aspects of personal care and other activities of daily living.The aim of the service is to provide specialist support to enable the Service User to live safely and independently in his own home and enjoy ordinary patterns of life. The Service will comprise of day support and sleep in arrangements. Potential Providers will have an opportunity to demonstrate their experience and expertise of delivering comprehensive, efficient and reliable services to vulnerable Service Users with Learning Disabilities.The requirement has arisen due to the current contract finishing and as such it is possible TUPE will be applicable. It is imperative that any applicant is able to start the service immediately upon contract award.