Health and social work services

Tender description

ECH is specialist housing for adults with health and social care needs. It is targeted mainly at older people, but is also used to meet the needs of younger adults with physical disabilities, learning disabilities or mental health problems. ECH is strongly promoted by the Department of Health, the National Housing Federation and other influential policy making bodies as a cost effective alternative to residential care. It can offer choice and continuing independence to people who might otherwise be admitted to a care home. The provision of care and support services in ECH in Somerset. includes: — Care and support for tenants living in ECH, — A crisis and urgent response service, — Delivering packages of assessed care, — Maintaining a 24/7 on-site presence. SCC is conducted this procurement process in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This tender opportunity falls within Schedule 3 of the Regulations (Social and Other Specific Services) and is therefore being run under the Light Touch Regime. Lot 1 — Homes in Sedgemoor: Gibb House, Bridgwater / Hilda Coles House, Bridgwater / Elizabeth Court, Burnham on Sea. Lot 2 — Taunton Deane Borough Council: Kilkenny Court, Taunton / Lodge Close, Wellington. Lot 3 — Sanctuary Housing Association: Elizabeth House, Taunton. Lots 4 — 8 were not awarded.