Rough Sleepers Initiative (RSI) Accommodation Based Support Hub

Tender description

The Key components for Rough Sleeper Initiative (RSI) Accommodation Based Support Hub are as follows: - . • It will be staffed 24 hours a day. • It will have capacity for up to 8 short-term emergency bed spaces • It will provide a communal area that will serve the purpose of a hub for residents (non-residents by invite only) • It will provide a welcoming safe environment • It will provide strength-based approach support • Staff will be experienced in working with entrenched Rough Sleepers, including those presenting with complex needs • It will deliver joint support between the Provider and the RSI team. • Rotherham Councils in-house RSI team will lead on driving a coordinated approach with specialist agencies and housing options as part of the move on efforts • Accommodation will be provided for up to 6 weeks with extensions permitted at RSI team request • It will form an integral part of part of the Rough Sleepers Initiative Pathway . The service will not be required to accommodate single females and will therefore be deemed out of scope as other more appropriate provisions will be utilised. . Important Dates for your diary. . 20/12/2022 12:00 Noon: Deadline for submissions of any requests to amend the Terms & Conditions . 22/12/2022 12 Noon: Social Value Bidders Q & A /Clarification submission deadline . 16/12/2022 10:00- 12:00 am: Social Value Bidders Clarifications / Q&A session . If no questions are received in respect of the social value bidders' event, the clarification /Q&A part of the event will not go ahead. . The contract will be fixed for the initial period of 1 year 9 months less 3 days at £297,980.38 and will be paid monthly in arrears as detailed in the terms and conditions. . The cost of the service from 1 April 2025, will be in line with any grant bid for and received from the Department for Levelling up - Housing & communities or any other grant funding secured. . It is anticipated that the contract will commence on 04/07/2023. The contract will have an option to extend by up to a further two years, making the latest possible expiry date 31/03/2027 . The Council is committed to a performance and evidence-based approach to Social Value and has partnered with the Social Value Portal (SVP) to assist in the delivery of this. Based on the National TOMs (Themes, Outcomes and Measures) developed by the Social Value Portal, bidders are required to propose credible commitments against which performance (for the successful bidder) will be monitored.