Health and social work services

Tender description

This block contract has a duration of 3 years from 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2023 with the an additional 2 x 12 months optional extension periods. The contract being for accommodation based housing related support service for homeless families and complex individuals and young people aged between 16 and 25. Adults: most complex 24 hours service/accommodation based housing related support for persons who are aged over 18 who have no access to existing universal and targeted provision. Tier 2: adults accommodation based housing related support. Previous homelessness/rough sleeping, substance misuse/offending/mental health needs identified but individual is engaging with services at time of assessment. Some rent arrears issues, may include historic rent arrears but willing to engage in support around budgeting. Tier 3: adults dispersed houses/flats (aim is to try to seek settled accommodation for client). Previous homelessness, rough sleeping but successful addressing of rent arrears issues. Some substance misuse/offending/mental health needs but engaging with services well. Clear situational homelessness e.g. relationship breakdown, move on from Home Office accommodation, asked to leave by family/friends, loss of private rented accommodation. Rent guaranteed units for individuals where other options have been exhausted. Adults service 10 p.m.-9 a.m., access to shower, washer, snacks, hot drinks, 'safe space'. Shared block accommodation specific for families or dispersed houses/flats. 24 hours accommodation based support. Dispersed service: 24 hours on call service with ‘Hub’ building base.