Health and social work services

Tender description

The Council is tendering for buildings and support services and is seeking good quality buildings and innovative models of service delivery which will deliver the requirements of the service being sought. Efficient and effective support provision that will enable individuals with a broad range of need to develop the life skills required to maintain their independence within the community is also being sought. The Council welcomes bids from providers which demonstrate a commitment to delivering innovative and imaginative, flexible support and safe and welcoming accommodation that are responsive to the unique and changing needs of individuals with learning disability. Lot A — 10 bed spaces of shared accommodation in two buildings. Supporting people towards independence to enable them to develop the life skills to live independently in less supported accommodation at a time and pace that suits the individual; The provision of support that can respond to a broad range of support needs within a service that is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week; If the building is not owned by the bidding organisation a Management Agreement or Service Level Agreement which has been agreed in principle will need to be submitted alongside the tender documents. The Council is committed to improving the quality of life for both residents and businesses within Tower Hamlets. In line with The Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 the authority will consider how this procurement might improve the economic, social and environmental well-being of the relevant area. In order to achieve this, it is our objective to work with existing and future contractors to secure an appropriate level of community benefits through the procurement process. Detailed guidance and minimum levels of the economic and community benefit applicable to this tender will be available within the tender documentation. The anticipated contract start date is: 1.8.2018. The estimated total value of the Contract for the 5 year term is in the range of: Lot A — 1.3m GBP to 1.6m GBP For a period of: 3 years with option to extend for 2 one year periods (3+1+1). Organisations wishing to express their interest are requested to register on the London Tenders Portal (www.londontenders.org) where the tender documentation will be available for download. You may be required to complete a Supplier Questionnaire (SQ). Organisations must ensure that access to the system is available to their representatives dealing with the contract. The council will not be liable for the lack of delegated access within the organisation and will not send any documentation regarding the contract, which shall be exclusively available through the portal. Tenderers are responsible for allowing sufficient time to submit their ITT/SQ. The Council accepts no liability whatsoever for ITT/SQs that are not submitted due to internet connectivity issues, transmission delays or errors. Deadline for expression of interest and return of quotation is: Thursday 12.4.2018 at 12:00 (noon). LBTH is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a supporter of Ethical Governance, our protocol can be found here along with Guidance to Suppliers and Providers. Or via: http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/ LBTH does not undertake to invite all applicants or bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender. LBTH will not be liable for any costs incurred in tendering for this contract. If you require any further information please contact: Procurement. At: procurement@towerhamlets.gov.uk The key requirements of the specification include: — The provision of buildings where service users can reside and support services can be delivered. It is anticipated that the buildings will be able to provide: Lot B – 15 units of 1 bed self-contained accommodation in two buildings. — Supporting people towards independence to enable them to develop the life skills to live independently in less supported accommodation at a time and pace that suits the individual; — The provision of support that can respond to a broad range of support needs within a service that is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week; — Ensuring a minimum of 1 staff is on shift during the core hours of 7:00 am to 11:00 pm; — Ability to provide a night support services between 11:00 pm and 7:00 am; — The ability to provide a minimum level of support in the range as follows: 200 — 230 hours of individual support per week for Lot B. — Effective team leadership and competency in securing clinical confidence in both services; — The ability to support the delivery of the Adult Learning Disability Strategy 2017 — 2020; — Ability to adopt a strengths based and Positive Behavioural Support approach to service users residing in support services in Lots A and B; — Ability to commence the new contract from 1.8.2018. If the building is not owned by the bidding organisation a Management Agreement or Service Level Agreement which has been agreed in principle will need to be submitted alongside the tender documents. The Council is committed to improving the quality of life for both residents and businesses within Tower Hamlets. In line with The Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 the authority will consider how this procurement might improve the economic, social and environmental well-being of the relevant area. In order to achieve this, it is our objective to work with existing and future contractors to secure an appropriate level of community benefits through the procurement process. Detailed guidance and minimum levels of the economic and community benefit applicable to this tender will be available within the tender documentation. The anticipated contract start date is: 1.8.2018. The estimated total value of the Contract for the 5 year term is in the range of: Lot B — 700 000 GBP to 1.0m GBP For a period of: 3 years with option to extend for two one year periods (3+1+1). Organisations wishing to express their interest are requested to register on the London Tenders Portal (www.londontenders.org) where the tender documentation will be available for download. You may be required to complete a Supplier Questionnaire (SQ). Organisations must ensure that access to the system is available to their representatives dealing with the contract. The council will not be liable for the lack of delegated access within the organisation and will not send any documentation regarding the contract, which shall be exclusively available through the portal. Tenderers are responsible for allowing sufficient time to submit their ITT/SQ. The Council accepts no liability whatsoever for ITT/SQs that are not submitted due to internet connectivity issues, transmission delays or errors. Deadline for expression of interest and return of quotation is: Thursday 12.4.2018 at 12:00 (noon). LBTH is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a supporter of Ethical Governance, our protocol can be found here along with Guidance to Suppliers and Providers. Or via: http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/ LBTH does not undertake to invite all applicants or bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender. LBTH will not be liable for any costs incurred in tendering for this contract. If you require any further information please contact: Procurement. At: procurement@towerhamlets.gov.uk