Other community, social and personal services

Tender description

The Council wishes to procure a single, or small number of, contracts which deliver on all aspects of the service specification. In doing so, the Council recognises the importance of a diverse and sustainable VCSE sector in delivering the contract outcomes and in providing choice to people who use services. The Council will therefore expect any proposals to incorporate strong formal or informal structures (such as consortium, partnership or other alliance) which will maximise the effectiveness of the service and which retains diversity of provision. The budget available is fixed at 1 449 500 GBP for the initial 12 months of the contract(s), reducing to 1 243 500 GBP per annum fixed for the remaining duration of the contract(s). The duration of the contract(s) will be for an initial term of 1 year with an option to extend the contact by up to a further 2 years subject to contract performance and budget availability. Contract payments will be made monthly in arrears. Housing support services will support people whose needs are such that their ability to maintain a tenancy or remain independent in their home would be compromised without that support. The focus of housing-related support will be on ensuring that people have access to appropriate and settled accommodation according to their circumstances and have the support networks in place to help them sustain that accommodation. This service will incorporate “floating” support as currently commissioned but not the separately commissioned supported housing schemes. The Council wishes to procure a single, or small number of, contracts which deliver on all aspects of the service specification. In doing so, the Council recognises the importance of a diverse and sustainable VCSE sector in delivering the contract outcomes and in providing choice to people who use services. The Council will therefore expect any proposals to incorporate strong formal or informal structures (such as consortium, partnership or other alliance) which will maximise the effectiveness of the Service and which retains diversity of provision. Tenders will be accepted which propose either: 1) A single provider delivering housing support for all the required client groups across the whole Shropshire Council area; or 2) A lead Contractor on behalf of identified subcontractors delivering housing support for all the required client groups across the whole Shropshire Council area; or 3) A partnership or consortium proposing a contracting structure which will deliver housing support for all the required client groups across the whole Shropshire Council area. For clarity, floating housing support is currently delivered through 6 geographically based contracts covering the whole Shropshire Council area and the Council would not welcome an increase in the number of individual contracts. The budget available is fixed at 1 449 500 GBP for the initial 12 months of the contract(s), reducing to 1 243 500 GBP per annum fixed for the remaining duration of the contract(s). The duration of the contract(s) will be for an initial term of 1 year with an option to extend the contact by up to a further 2 years subject to contract performance and budget availability. Contract payments will be made monthly in arrears.