Rough Sleepers Initiative (RSI) Grant Rapid Assessment Hub & Housing First service

Descriptions

Lot 1 Rapid Assessment Hub, This 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 meeting Covid regulations would be expected for up to 14 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 10 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 The total budget for Rapid Assessment hub for the whole contract period of 1st July 2021-31st March 2024 will be upto £1,136,707 dependent on the annual RSI grant determination to London Borough of Brent