CP1135-15 Dual Diagnosis Supported Living

Tender description

Advert for the provision of CP1133-15 Dual Diagnosis Supported Living. Devon County Council, in partnership with Devon Partnership Trust are seeking expressions of interest to provide a specialist Dual Diagnosis supported living service in Devon from suitably qualified and experienced providers or any organisation who determine they are able to meet the requirements of this service. Dual diagnosis is the term used to describe a person with a diagnosed mental illness such as, but not limited to, psychotic disorders problematic drug and/or alcohol use. The proposals within this tender opportunity were determined by involving people using dual diagnosis and homelessness services. The service design is for a supported living service in four localities in Devon with one locality designated as providing 24 hour support people who need intensive support. The specification states the service requirements and forms the contract for the delivery of an support-based service. Compliance with the contract will take place through regular monitoring and review of progress. This service is intended to offer a short-term service providing individuals over 18 years of age with a dual diagnosis with support. It is the intention that persons in this service will move on where appropriate in a planned mannerBidder Event - 18th June 2015Devon County Council will be holding a bidder briefing on 18th June 2015. In order to book a place on this event - please email james.szala nskicoles@devon.gov.uk. Information about timings and and venue will then be released - early booking is recommended. This event will be an opportunity for prospetive providers of Dual Diagnosis Supported Living services to be given information on the indicative timetable for this procurement, the specification, the tendering process and Devon County Council's ITT document. There will also be an opportunity for tenderers to ask questions. Representatives from Devon County Council and Devon Partnership Trust will endevour to answer any questions you may have, if this is not possible answers will be given at a later date via the procurement portal - www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk. This event will be minuted and these along with any presentations given will also be posted on the above portal after the event so any providers not able to attend will not be disadvataged in the tender process. Short Description Outcomes to be delivered by the service Outcomes to be delivered at a service contract level In delivering this dual diagnosis contract, the provider will be helping to bring about recovery and independence for people using the service through acting ..(view full details to see more)