Health and social work services

Tender description

The Council is awarding contracts for four community support (mental health) and low level prevention services as separate lots: Lot 1 — Prevention Services for Older People in North Yorkshire; Lot 2 — Day Service and Befriending Scheme for those aged over 65 with Mental Health Issues in Hambleton and Richmondshire; Lot 3 — Harrogate Mental Health Sheltered Workshop; and Lot 4 — Harrogate Mental Health Resource Centre. The aim of the Prevention Services for Older People in North Yorkshire (Lot 1) is to provide low level preventative support in order to enable vulnerable older people in North Yorkshire to lead fulfilling and independent lives. To provide a person centred, proactive support and signposting service across North Yorkshire for vulnerable older people. The Day Service and Befriending Scheme for those aged over 65 with Mental Health Issues in Hambleton and Richmondshire (Lot 2) aims to support older people in Hambleton and Richmondshire who are experiencing mental health issues to live safely and independently and participate in their community. It will provide practical community support which promotes good mental health, and helps to prevent mental ill health and its associated consequences. The Harrogate Mental Health Sheltered Workshop (Lot 3) aims to support people with severe and enduring mental health issues in Harrogate district to gain employment and training skills by providing a sheltered workshop. It will provide support in developing new skills, and support access to other employment and training opportunities. The Harrogate Mental Health Resource Centre (Lot 4) will engage with and support people with mental health issues in the Harrogate district to improve their health and wellbeing, lead fulfilling lives and to maintain their independence. The contracts will be for a period of two years and will run between 1.10.2016 and 30.9.2016. The maximum annual funding available per annum for each lot is shown in the table below: Maximum Annual Funding Lot 1 — Prevention Services for Older People in North Yorkshire 264 542.66 GBP Lot 2 — Day Service and Befriending Scheme for those aged over 65 with Mental Health Issues in Hambleton and Richmondshire 81 725.28 GBP Lot 3 — Harrogate Mental Health Sheltered Workshop 96 432.24 GBP Lot 4 — Harrogate Mental Health Resource Centre 97 265.83 GBP