Health and social work services

Tender description

Islington Council invites suitable expressions of interest from suppliers for care arrangements for individual with complex needs. A placement is required that can continue the psychological and social development that has been made possible by the time spent by the young person in hospital setting. We are looking for a placement that has a focus on the development of strengths and capabilities with psychological and emotional containment. A placement is required that can continue the psychological and social development that has been made possible by the time spent by the young person in hospital setting. We are looking for a placement that has a focus on the development of strengths and capabilities with psychological and emotional containment. Islington Council is looking to commission support that will be uniquely right for the young person so that the young person can: — live a full, healthy and personally satisfying life, — maintain their mental health and behaviour so that they are not re-admitted to in-patient mental health settings in the future, — live as ordinary a life as possible, without harm to themselves or others. The requirement Islington Council are seeking to develop a partnership with a provider who will actively and positively work to achieve ‘successful resettlement’ as defined by the following criteria: — placement stability is achieved following resettlement with agencies and the provider working together and in partnership to ensure that the young person is happy in their living environment, — the young person is living in the community with whatever support they need, — the young person’s day to day life is focused on pursuing activities and ambitions that are identified in their Care Plan, — any risk taking and or challenging behaviours presented have been addressed promptly, positively and successfully, in accordance with individualised guidance in the young person’s plan. The council is seeking a small residential house with outdoor space and a garden. The accommodation must offer the following: — an entry system that alerts staff if the young person wants to go out, — sleeping areas for staff, — separate bathrooms for staff and the young person, — secure locks and restrictors for windows and doors, — safety alarms for staff. A provider must be able to support: — ordinary life opportunities in the area that this young person wants to live, — an environment that can safeguard the young person’s welfare whilst operating as a non-restrictive environment, — choice and as much control as fits the young person’s mental health needs, — care that is sensitive and responsive to culture, gender and age considerations. A robust, skilled, and dedicated consistent team able to offer excellent support is key to the success of this young person’s resettlement and to support them with their whole life needs. Staff will need to be experienced and trained and well supported by clinical staff such that these adults are enabled to maintain positive regard in the relationship with the young person. The provider will deliver interventions that are evidence based, flexible and accessible building upon the strengths of the young person. They will ensure robust and timely access to appropriate community services to enable sustained home and school support. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement is subject to the light-touch regime under Section 7 Social and Other Specific Services. In accordance with regulation 28(10), there is an urgent need to find a suitable provider, therefore, the time limit for the receipt of requests to participate has been shortened. The time limit for the receipt of tenders may be shortened by mutual agreement between the council and all selected candidates.