P0871 - Accommodation and support to address homelessness at point of discharge service - AWARD

The Council wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of Accommodation and Support to citizens who are homeless at the point of discharge. This will include but not limited to:

o Provide good quality accommodation that meets the needs of the citizens including those who are bariatric, and wheelchair users.

o Provide flexible person-centred support ensuring that support is delivered in response to the client's needs and allows them to maintain accommodation and improve their health and wellbeing

outcomes.

o Provide the lead and support which will assist clients to navigate and gain access to appropriate services, including but not limited to health care, substance misuse, education and/or support to gain

employment.

o Follow the principles of the No Wrong Door Network to ensure that all service users are enabled to access the correct support by referring or enabling access (including getting clients to appointments) to

other services as appropriate.

o Provide support that promotes social integration and financial stability.

o Regularly review the person-centred support agreement to up-date, record and monitor the progress of each client.

o Developing the skills and capabilities of individuals and raise their aspirations, enabling them to be independent and self-sustaining.

o Provide a service that is timely and available at the point of need.

o Develop, maintain and coordinate effective working relationships with external agencies

o Maintain and develop support knowledge and expertise.

The Contract will last for 5 years (unless terminated under the terms and conditions of contract) with the provision to extend for up to an additional 2 years subject to requirements, funding and satisfactory performance.

The contract will be awarded on the following basis to one provider for the whole contract.

The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ↗ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation.

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Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon on 5th January 2022 via the 'in-tend' system in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc ↗