Provision of Supported Accommodation and Tenancy Support Services

Tender description

The Service is to provide service users with supported accommodation and outreach tenancy support under the following areas (i)young persons supported accommodation and (ii) supported accommodation for single people, couples and families (iii) tenancy support services in service users own home or other locations, as required, for a period of 2 years from 1 February 2022 to 31 January 2024, with the option to extend up to a further 36 months. Bidders may bid for one, two or all Lots. Lot 1: Supported Accommodation — Young Persons Accommodation based and outreach housing support services to Service Users aged 16-35 (with priority being given to 16-21) who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The support hours to be delivered per week is estimated at 170 hours; however this may vary (+ or — hours) throughout the lifetime of the Contract, depending on the number of referrals. Lot 2: Supported Accommodation — Single People, Couples and Families Accommodation based and outreach housing support services to Service Users who are 16 years and older. The Service will be provided to single people, couples and families who are likely to face difficulties with maintaining a home. The support hours to be delivered per week is estimated at 190 hours; however this may vary (+ or — hours) throughout the lifetime of the Contract, depending on the number of referrals. Lot 3: Tenancy Support A visiting housing support services to Service Users at risk of becoming homeless or have recently experienced homelessness so as to enable them to avoid a housing crisis and maintain a home. Support will be provided on a short term basis to promote independence and will work towards ensuring that Service Users develop the skills to maintain their home without support. The support hours to be delivered per week may vary (+ or — hours) throughout the lifetime of the Contract, depending on the number of referrals.