Health and social work services

Tender description

The service will comprise the provision of accommodation-based care and support for people with learning disabilities. This contract is divided into 3 lots: Lot 1: 30a Charlton Road, a 4-Bed Care Home; Lot 2: 10-14 Wilmount Street, an 8-Bed Supported Living Service; Lot 3: 133 Langton Way. This service is in development but, is intended to be a sheltered service for older people with learning disabilities with an anticipated capacity of 20. The Royal Borough of Greenwich is looking to award a contract to a provider or providers to deliver 1 or more lots or 1 provider for a single lot. The contract period is initially for a period of 3 years although Royal Greenwich reserves the right to extend the contract on the same terms for a further period or periods of up to 48 months making a total possible contract period of 7 years. Tenderers are to note that transfer of undertakings (protection of employment) will apply to Lots 1 and 2. Lot 1 is a 4-bed care home for people with a primary need of a learning disability. Some of the current residents also have physical disabilities. It provides 24 hour care and support, 365 days a year. Lot 2 is an 8-bed supported living service consisting of two 4-bed dwellings that share a garden. The client group is people with learning disabilities. Tenants needs vary. The service is staffed 24 hours a day. Lot 3 is currently a general needs, sheltered service which will be refurbished to provide age appropriate accommodation for people with a learning disability. The final design and capacity of the service has not yet been determined but it is anticipated that it will accommodate 20 people in self-contained accommodation. It is expected that 24 hour support will be required and that service users will require support with meal preparation or will require meals provided.