SLC - Independent Advice & Information Service on Self-Directed Support

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South Lanarkshire Council (the Council) Social Work Resources is seeking to commission an Independent Advice and Information Service on Self Directed Support in line with the national statutory guidance and strategic plan. We are therefore carrying out this market engagement in order to gauge market interest. South Lanarkshire Council (the Council) have a future service requirement for a locally based service to provide independent advice and information to members of the public regarding all aspects of Self-Directed Support, including information about the legislation and the four options available under The Social Care (Self Directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013. The service will include: - a sign-posting facility to direct the supported person to resources that will assist in the meeting of outcomes - the provision of information, support and advice in response to eligible referrals that will assist the individual to consider and understand the four options available to them - participation where requested in the support planning process - assistance to those supported persons that choose to employ staff to do so effectively and lawfully; and including support to the individual to access legal and payroll support - an Individual Service Fund management service that will be accessible to eligible individuals that choose an Individual Service Fund under Option 2 to fund all or some of their care and support package. This will include the management of prepaid card accounts The Council is considering a contract length of 5 years with the option to extend by a further 2 years subject to supplier performance, financial standing and availability of funding.