Residential and Supported Living Services for Learning disabled people in Herefordshire

Tender description

Herefordshire Council is seeking to identify efficient, effective and reliable provider(s) to deliver a suite of residential, respite and supported living services (?the Services?) for Herefordshire residents with learning disabilities (LD). Herefordshire Council is seeking to award a contract in respect of the Services by 1st August 2016. The Council anticipates that this Service will be subject to TUPE implications; therefore, the Council intends to facilitate the transfer of applicable TUPE data via the Tender process. The initial term of the contract will be 3 years, subject to continual performance satisfaction. In addition, the contract will include an option to extend for one year plus an additional option to extend for a further year (i.e. the potential for a maximum of 2 x 12 months extensions). Thereby, providing an overall contractual term of 5 years. These services will be commissioned and funded by Herefordshire Council?s Adult and Wellbeing Directorate. The overarching objectives of this services are to: ? help people with LD to live in a safe and comfortable home, ? enable people with LD to be as independent as possible, ? ensure that residents have the same choices and opportunities as other citizens, ? ensure that all residents are treated with courtesy, dignity and that their wishes are respected at all times, ? offer a personalised service that recognises the diverse lifestyle choices of service users, ? contribute to the continued health and well-being of service users. ? enable safe access to the local community. Further details of the Council?s commissioning objectives and outcomes in respect of this service can be found in the tender documents.