Health and social work services

Tender description

Leicester City Council (the Authority) invites Tenders for the provision of Independent Living Support Floating Support Service which is non-statutory support, for vulnerable adults and older people in the city of Leicester. Please note the provision of personal care and accommodation is not being procured. Only the provision of Independent Living Support Services is being procured. The Independent Living Support Floating Support Service will offer vulnerable adults and older people support to maintain and develop skills that will empower them in their every-day lives to manage all practical aspects of daily living that includes: being involved in activities outside of the home including employment, education, training, taking an active role in the community and reducing the risk of social isolation. In addition to the short description in section ii.1.4) please note the following: The proposed Contract will be for an initial period of 30 months to commence on 1.10.2017, with an option to extend, subject to satisfactory performance outcomes and agreement by the Authority, for a further period or periods up to a total of 24 months, taking the contract term to a maximum of 54 months. The submitted unit price must remain within the financial envelope of price per hour of between 13.30 GBP per hour minimum to 14.70 GBP per hour maximum. The number of hours is not guaranteed, however the current expected weekly hours are on average up to 485 per week up to the total contract value of 375 000 GBP per annum.