United Kingdom-Blackpool: Social work services – Framework Lead

The current contract for Social work services – Framework Lead is projected to end on 27-JUL-18 and may be available for retender.
Description:
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority:: Generic Tenancy Sustainment Service.

Type of contract and location of works, place of delivery or of performance: Services
Service category No 25: Health and social services
Main site or location of works, place of delivery or of performance: Blackpool.
NUTS code UKD42

Information on framework agreement: Framework agreement with a single operator
Duration of the framework agreement
Duration in years: 4
Estimated total value of purchases for the entire duration of the framework agreement
Estimated value excluding VAT:
Range: between 750 000 and 1 500 000 GBP

Short description of the contract or purchase(s): The aim of the service is to provide support to vulnerable people, at risk of homelessness, in order for them to sustain their tenancy and live independently through a range of interventions focused on:
– Crisis intervention – Where a person is in imminent danger of losing or being unable to manage their accommodation.
– Short term tenancy sustainment – where the person needs support to ensure that they can maintain their tenancy.
– Longer term tenancy sustainment when a person is more vulnerable and needs longer term support.
– Pre tenancy work. Where the person has no suitable accommodation and support is needed to find this.
– Resettlement. Where a person is moving into new accommodation for example moving on from supported accommodation, hospital, prison or other institution.
The service will be delivered across the geographical boundaries of Blackpool in a range of locations including service users own homes, including all tenures. Priority for support will be given to service users with a local connection to Blackpool. The service will be available to all service users including:
– Young people at risk (aged 16 – 25 years) including teenage parents;
– People at risk of offending, including high risk offenders;
– Families or single people at risk of becoming homeless, including rough sleepers;
– People leaving supported housing, hospitals, prisons or other institutions;
– People with mental health conditions;
– People with drug/alcohol issues;
– Women escaping domestic abuse;
– People with a range of complex needs.

Information about variants: Variants will be accepted: no

Information about renewals: This contract is subject to renewal: no