Shared Lives Services

Tender description

The Council is publishing this PIN to give Providers advance notice of their intention to establish a multi-supplier, multi- lot framework agreement through a future tender opportunity. . The Council seeks innovative approaches from Providers in the delivery and promotion of Shared Lives Services. Providers will have a responsibility to remain knowledgeable about the latest developments in Shared Lives Services nationally, through either having or gaining membership with the Shared Lives Plus scheme. . The model centres on Shared Lives Carers sharing their home, family and community life in the interest of offering Service Users the opportunity for fulfilling, safe and active lives. Service Users will integrate with, and become part of family life, participating in family events with the Shared Lives Carer and getting to know and enjoy the Carer’s family and friends. The Shared Lives Service Providers will ensure a focus on high quality personalised support which meets the needs and requirements of the individuals as identified in their outcome-based support plan. Lot 1: Long Term Shared Lives Placements Delivery of Shared Lives Services to eligible young people and adults aged 16+ to end of life on behalf of Glasgow City Council. A Long Term Shared Lives Placement is intended to be permanent and will be delivered at either Standard or Enhanced level as determined by the Council’s assessment of needs. Placements will include 28 days respite as a minimum per annum. Additional information: Shared Lives placements for individuals aged 16+ with any or a combination of the following assessed needs: -physical disabilities and/or sensory impairments -learning disabilities and or autistic spectrum conditions -mental health needs -young adults in transition from children’s services to adult services with any of the needs identified above -or any combination of the above Lot 2: Shared Lives Respite Placements Delivery of Shared Lives Respite Placements for young people and adults 16+ with a disability who are not currently living in a long-term Shared Lives Placement. Services will be provided in periods of 24 hours as a minimum and will be delivered at either Standard or Enhanced level as determined by the Council’s assessment of need. . This lot will also to be used to purchase additional periods of respite for young people and adults currently in Long Term Shared Lives Placements and who have been assessed, by the Council, as needing more than the minimum 28 days of respite already included as a core component of the Long Term Shared Lives Placement. Additional information: Shared Lives placements for individuals aged 16+ with any or a combination of the following assessed needs: -physical disabilities and/or sensory impairments -learning disabilities and or autistic spectrum conditions -mental health needs -young adults in transition from children’s services to adult services with any of the needs identified above -or any combination of the above