Health and social work services

Tender description

Torbay Council is embarking on a new and locally experimental model of commissioning an alliance for complex adults. The scope of which will include drug and alcohol treatment services, domestic abuse and sexual violence services and supported housing. The novel nature of commissioning and procuring these services means large aspects are untested and need a comprehensive level of rigour applied to test the process. As this procurement process will take longer to establish than standard procurements, the new service contracts won’t commence until 1.10.2020. To provide stability in the system whilst this innovative procurement is undertaken, Torbay council intends to directly award (subject to internal approval) the following short term contracts to its incumbent providers: — Drugs and Alcohol, — Leonard Stocks Hostel Provision, — Torbay Domestic Abuse Services. Drugs and alcohol services, to be provided by Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust from 1.4.2019 to 30.9.2020. Torbay is currently embarking on a new and innovative model of commissioning an alliance for adults with multiple and complex needs. The scope of which will include drug and alcohol treatment services, domestic abuse and sexual violence services and supported housing. Because of the novel nature of commissioning and procuring these services as an alliance, there are large aspects that are untested and need a comprehensive level of rigour applied to test the process. Therefore this procurement process will take longer to establish than standard procurements and as a result, the new service won’t be in place until October 2020. Drug and alcohol services are specialist treatment services that work with one of the most complex and risky groups in our community. They provide medical and psychosocial interventions in accordance with national clinical standards and legal frameworks for those who are seeking support in addressing their substance misuse issues. Because of the significant risks these individuals may pose to themselves and others, the services need to provide a significant amount of complex and specialist support to enable the individuals to make progress in recovery. Homelessness services/hostel provision, to be provided by Langley House Trust from 1.6.2020 to 30.9.2020. Torbay is currently embarking on a new and innovative model of commissioning an alliance for adults with multiple and complex needs. The scope of which will include drug and alcohol treatment services, domestic abuse and sexual violence services and supported housing. Because of the novel nature of commissioning and procuring these services as an alliance, there are large aspects that are untested and need a comprehensive level of rigour applied to test the process. Therefore this procurement process will take longer to establish than standard procurements and as a result, the new service won’t be in place until October 2020. Leonard Stocks provided by Langley House Trust (Shekinah) deliver a support and housing management service to 24 people in the Leonard Stocks building. The client base are adults who are homeless and have a support need and local connection. This service seeks to engage individuals in breaking their cycle of homelessness and exclusion through the provision of person centred, recovery focused support. The ultimate aim is for an individual to move to, and maintain their own tenancy, engaging in community activities, and employment, training or education. Services for people experiencing domestic abuse, provided by Sanctuary Supported Living from 1.10.2019 to 30.9.2020. Torbay is currently embarking on a new and innovative model of commissioning an alliance for adults with multiple and complex needs. The scope of which will include drug and alcohol treatment services, domestic abuse and sexual violence services and supported housing. Because of the novel nature of commissioning and procuring these services as an alliance, there are large aspects that are untested and need a comprehensive level of rigour applied to test the process. Therefore this procurement process will take longer to establish than standard procurements and as a result, the new service won’t be in place until October 2020. Torbay Domestic Abuse Service delivers a range of services to people experiencing domestic violence and abuse aged 16 years and over. This includes 12 units of supported accommodation dispersed throughout Torbay, Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy, outreach support, and adults, children’s and voluntary community perpetrator programmes. Due to the nature of the client group this service provides specialist support around risk identification and safety planning, as well as more general support to enable individuals and their children to break the pattern of abuse.