Health and social work services

Tender description

Following an extended and extensive period of review which concluded in December 2017 it has been decided that the council commissions a mix of accommodation based services and floating support, with floating support services comprising the standard offer and preferred option for support. The ambition is that future provision will align with the model of service transformation including the local care organisation, one commissioning organisation and neighbourhood working. The focus of the new model is on self-help and self-care – encouraging customers to take ownership of improving their quality of life and developing independent living skills. Housing related support provided within 30 units of communal accommodation facilities, available to those with higher levels of mental health needs and exhibiting chaotic/complex behaviours. The maximum duration of stay is planned to be 9 months. Floating support with assistance to access accommodation During a year, 115 people requiring accommodation to be supported in a house/flat in the community (for a maximum of 6 months). It is envisaged the provider will source properties on a need basis from various housing providers (i.e. developing a dispersed model of provision).