Expression of Interest - Intensive Support Service (Learning Disabilities)

Expression of Interest - The service is a Schedule 3 Service and is being procured under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. This notice is a Prior Information Notice under the permitted procedure for social and other specific services, as provided for in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 - Regulation 48. In accordance with Regulation 32(b)(ii) of the Regulations, interested parties should note that the contract for the services may be awarded without further publication and interested parties should express their interest in writing by following the instructions in this document and responding to all questions accordingly.<br/>Providers will be required to respond to a series of questions which are scored on a "Pass/Fail"basis. The scoring criteria is stipulated within the question.<br/>Only providers who score a "Pass" on all "Pass/Fail" questions will be deemed compliant and capable.<br/>Where a single Provider has expressed an interest and met the requirements, the Commissioner reserves the right to direct award to that provider with no further competition.<br/>Where there is more than one Provider who has expressed an interest and scored a "Pass" on all "Pass/Fail" questions, then the Commissioner may seek to undertake a formal competitive process.<br/><br/>The purpose of the Intensive Support Service is to:<br/>Prevent admission to inpatient services except where absolutely necessary to prevent harm<br/>Support a successful transition from in-patient Assessment & Treatment Service to community settings<br/>To support individuals with a learning disability and additional mental health needs are treated in the least restrictive environment and as close to home as possible.<br/>Promote principles of recovery and participation <br/>Provide individual care pathways based on evidence based practice and NICE guidance that offers timely interventions<br/>Work with adults with learning disabilities and their carers/family carers to develop coping skills in order to manage emotions and difficult situations<br/>Work with other services to develop an organisational strategy to cope with and manage an individual’s challenging responses and complex needs.<br/>Work with adult with learning disabilities and their carers to develop effective communication strategies; this may involve referrals to other agencies.<br/>Work alongside people to develop their skills and independence in activities of daily living; this may involve referrals to other agencies.<br/>Support social and community integration by providing inclusive services<br/>Support individuals and families to maintain healthy relationships<br/>Support people to use mainstream services by working to develop the skills and ability in the service by offering specialist support and advice as well as training, consultation and hands on support<br/>Be committed to providing a service which is flexible and responsive to gender, ethnicity, cultural, religious, physical and sensory needs.<br/>Respect confidentiality within the context of professional and legal constraints, in accordance with the Trust policies and inter-agency protocols.<br/>To develop personal behaviour support plans for individuals and to upskill and support staff in developing skills around positive behaviour support <br/><br/>Please note that in relation to section 2.5.1.1 below Expressions will be reviewed in line with the Pass/Fail criteria set out within EOI Document 1. <br/>Please see EOI Document 1 for a full breakdown of EOI Pass/Fail Criteria - a brief overview below.<br/>Del Please see EOI Document 1 for the EOI Pass/Fail Questions<br/>Del Staffing and Supervision - Pass/Fail<br/>Del Provider Information - For Information only<br/>Del Supporting Documentation and Declarations - Pass/Fail<br/>Del Service Delivery - Pass/Fail<br/>Del Mobilisation - Pass/Fail<br/>Del Premises - Pass/Fail<br/>Del IT Platforms - Pass/Fail