Private Rented Sector Service (PRS)

Tender description

Supporting People programme: Housing Related Support Service. This service specification applies to a project that provides Three fte Support Workers to act as a liaison between the Housing Solutions Team, Vale Assisted Tenancy Scheme (VATS) tenants and Private Rented Sector landlords to reduce tenancy breakdown and maximise Service Users’ ability to maintain their VATS tenancy. The aim of this project is to reduce tenancy breakdowns by working directly with Service Users who are utilising the Vale Assisted Tenancy Scheme. (VATS) which is run by the Vale of Glamorgan Council Housing Solutions Team in partnership with designated Private Rented Sector landlords. The service will provide support to ensure that the service users are given the best chance of being able to sustain their Vale Assisted Tenancy, to integrate into the community and maximise their independence. The service aim is to improve links between Service Users, the Housing Solutions Team, Private Sector Landlords and third sector support providers to ensure that tenancy related issues are identified quickly and communicated to all relevant parties so that quick and effective support can be delivered to maximise Service Users ability to maintain their VATS tenancy and reduce homelessness. The contract is for 36 months with the option to extend a further 12 months a total of two times. (max total 60 months) The service must adhere to Welsh Government's Housing Support Grant guidelines and provide Supporting People outcomes to demonstrate the impact of support delivery. A detailed service specification document is included with this notice.