Tender for the Provision of Supported Accommodation for Adults with a Learning Disability Living in their own Homes

Descriptions

Tameside MBC (Adult Services), are inviting expressions of interest in the above tender, this is a restricted tender previously advertised in OJEU since 10 July 2015. The service will deliver personalised support that promotes independent living to adults with a learning disability living in their own home. The Purchaser will work in partnership with the Commissioner to achieve year 2 costs in line with working to support individuals towards increased independence. The Provider will achieve this by delivering a good quality, personalised outcome focused service appropriate to the needs identified in an individual's support plan and to demonstrate this through assistance with personal, practical and social/emotional tasks associated with ordinary living and a fulfilling and meaningful life. The Service will be available 356 days per year with 24 hour support delivered as required where this is identified. The Purchaser is looking to develop a Service that moves away from 24 hour provision and considers alternative overnight support such as assistive technology, on call and floating outreach support. Where overnight support is identified as a requirement through waking night or sleep-in provision, the latter may vary and will be up to a maximum of 10 hours per night. The Provider will work to an overall cost for the delivery of the service to support individuals needs and outcomes. The Provider will manage any change to an individuals needs and outcomes within year 1 and 2 costs. It is proposed that the Contract will commence on 1 April 2016 and will run for a period of 2 years to 31 March 2018. The Council may, subject to approval and re-negotiation, wish to extend the Contract for a further period of up to 2 years.