NCC492 Framework for Supported Accommodation and Lodgings for Care Leavers and Young Homeless

Single Occupancy Accommodation for Complex Young People at Risk. Minimum volume Framework contract consisting of a maximum of 2 providers that offer access to 2 properties, (one per Provider) which are supported by a guaranteed minimum of 10 hours of floating support per week for each package of care. (Please note that although support hours may be required at any time it is likely that need will be weighted towards evening and weekends.) The Council will purchase access to1 property, from each Provider, and the associated floating support from each of the 2 providers .

Where demand for services exceeds the provision supplied via Lot 1 the Council wishes to establish a framework to enable access to accommodation with an appropriate level of support. The aim is to create the maximum amount of flexibility in order to manage supply and demand.

Group accommodation in all areas of Northumberland County for young people aged 16-25. It will provide accommodation and support for Young People who are at significant risk or who are homeless and will consist of individual rooms/flats with shared communal kitchen, bathroom and living room in an accommodation block, which must be fully furnished and well-appointed with a schedule of maintenance to ensure the quality of accommodation.

Floating support may be purchased at an hourly rate to supplement the provision of accommodation within Lot 2 or support eligible young people residing in property owned or rented by either themselves or the council. The support provided to eligible young people will be dependent upon individual needs. Floating Support workers will help young people to understand what it means to live independently and support them in achieving this. This may include support with housing issues, help with budgeting, education and training, debt advice, health advice and other areas as needed. Each Young Person is an individual and will have their own plan of action agreed with their worker. When specialist support is required the worker will link the Young Person into the relevant agencies locally.

This Lot will provide those ready to leave care settings or those at risk with a safe and supported environment and the opportunity to develop necessary skills for a successful and independent life. Supported Lodgings will provide young people with a room in a home environment and the support and guidance of an adult or adults living there. Support and guidance can cover a huge range of areas, from helping young people develop life skills, through to simply allowing them to experience the ups and downs of living in a family group. All support and guidance should have the focus on enabling the Young Person to gain the skills necessary to live independently.