Care in the Community Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System

Lots 1 is for Homecare services for those with standard needs.

Homecare is considered any care and support a person might require in their own home, including preparing meals, taking their medication, and attending their personal care needs.

Bidders may access the procurement documents and submit a Bid via the following link: procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index ↗ Additional information: The Contract is for an initial 3 years with the option to extend by maximum of 6 years and 9 months in any increments of the Authority’s choosing (total possible term of 117 months)

Lot 2 is for Homecare services for those with complex needs.

Homecare is considered any care and support a person might require in their own home, including preparing meals, taking their medication, and attending their personal care needs.

Bidders may access the procurement documents and submit a Bid via the following link: procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index ↗ Additional information: The Contract is for an initial 3 years with the option to extend by maximum of 6 years and 9 months in any increments of the Authority’s choosing (total possible term of 117 months).

Lot 3 is for Supported Living for those with standard needs.

Supported Living is typically defined as housing where support and or care services are provided to help people live as independently as possible, and is usually commissioned for individuals with learning disability, neurodiversity or mental health needs.

Bidders may access the procurement documents and submit a Bid via the following link: procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index ↗ Additional information: The Contract is for an initial 3 years with the option to extend by maximum of 6 years and 9 months in any increments of the Authority’s choosing (total possible term of 117 months).

Lot 4 is for Supported Living services for those with complex needs.

Supported Living is typically defined as housing where support and or care services are provided to help people live as independently as possible, and is usually commissioned for individuals with learning disability, neurodiversity or mental health needs.

Bidders may access the procurement documents and submit a Bid via the following link: procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index ↗ Additional information: The Contract is for an initial 3 years with the option to extend by maximum of 6 years and 9 months in any increments of the Authority’s choosing (total possible term of 117 months).

Lot 5 is for Extra Care Housing (ECH) services.

Extra Care Housing (EHC) are specialist housing schemes for older people that have been specifically designed to maximise independence. All tenants have their own apartment with a front door and yet also benefit from the availability of the 24/7 onsite care and support service.

Bidders may access the procurement documents and submit a Bid via the following link: procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index ↗ Additional information: The Contract is for an initial 3 years with the option to extend by maximum of 6 years and 9 months in any increments of the Authority’s choosing (total possible term of 117 months).

Lot 6 is for Specialist Community Support.

Where a person has eligible care needs and requires support in addition to standard or complex care at home, services can be called off from this Lot. This support can include, but is not limited to, the below:

Individual support:

• Where a Person may need rehabilitative support for a short period of time. This might include following a stay in hospital, recovering from a stroke or acquired brain injury. This might include supporting them in relearning day-to-day living skills and working together for the person to become more independent.
• Where a Person may need support in the community to go shopping, attend groups or activities, and achieve more holistic outcomes.
• Where a Person may need support at home that is not considered ‘typical’ homecare. The Person might be able to meet their own personal care needs, but have additional needs outside of the home or living independently.

Floating support:

• This might include a support worker who delivers day-to-day support to a group of People living in an area.
• It may also include someone who needs to be specially trained and have an understanding of a specific People’s (i.e. client group's) needs.
• It may be location based or building based, but can include a number of different People being supported to achieve specific outcomes.

Bidders may access the procurement documents and submit a Bid via the following link: procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index ↗ Additional information: The Contract is for an initial 3 years with the option to extend by maximum of 6 years and 9 months in any increments of the Authority’s choosing (total possible term of 117 months).