WP3152 - Development of Personal Assistant Market in Walsall

Tender description

Development of the PA Market in Walsall Walsall Council would like to explore what level of interest there is amongst the market to develop the PA Market in Walsall. The concept of personalisation and the development of Individual Budgets provides the opportunity for people to choose to become employers of their own paid support staff in order to achieve the outcomes of their support plan. Having sufficient numbers of the right people with the right skills, knowledge, values and qualifications to meet the current and future demand for care and support will be crucial to the supply of a high quality workforce. This piece of work is designed to develop the market and choice in Personal Assistant support for social care users and carers. The Council is looking to commission a provider with local information who can further develop the market and choice in personal assistant support for social care users and carers in Walsall. This support is in delivering a ‘wrap around’ service with outcomes which include: reducing social isolation/maximising social inclusion, transport training/access, respite and escorting for personal safety or other reasons. Deliverables The Project will need to deliver as a minimum: • A detailed marketing campaign • A detailed induction and training programme • A stakeholder map • An engagement/communication plan • A talent pool of 150 new PAs registered on Walsall Community Living Directory Contract Term The anticipated term for the contract for this project is up to 9 months at a value not exceeding £60,000.00. This Tender Interest Questionnaire has been issued by the Council to asses the market available for the service described above and to determine whether there is a sufficient market to require a competitive procurement process to be carried out. This Tender Interest Questionnaire sets out the information which is required by the Council in order to assess the suitability of potential Bidders to perform the Contract The Tender Interest Questionnaire Submission must consist of the following documents: Completed Tender Interest Questionnaire Completed Declaration