Tender

Short Breaks for Adults with a Learning Disability and/or Autism (West)

CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL

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24 Mar 2023 at 12:42

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17 Mar 2023 at 12:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Cumbria County Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of "Short Breaks for Adults with a Learning Disability and/or Autism (West)" under the health and social work services category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender deadline set for April 11, 2023. The buying organisation, Cumbria County Council, located in Carlisle, United Kingdom, is seeking service providers who can offer short-term respite services to individuals with learning disabilities and autism in West Cumbria. The tender aims to enable personalised care and support arrangements while promoting independence among individuals in need. The Council expects service providers to demonstrate leadership in supporting individuals with special needs, experience in regulated short break services, and the capacity to enrich service offerings through external funding partnerships.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses specializing in health and social work services to partner with Cumbria County Council in delivering essential care and support to vulnerable populations. Service providers with expertise in supporting individuals with learning disabilities and autism, and a commitment to workforce development and quality service provision are encouraged to apply. The Council's open procedure offers an opportunity for businesses to engage in a strategic partnership focusing on caring for individuals with diverse needs. As the Council seeks long-term relationships with providers promoting community integration and independence, businesses aligned with these values and possessing the necessary quality criteria are well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Short Breaks for Adults with a Learning Disability and/or Autism (West)

Notice Description

A short break (sometimes referred to as respite) is a short term, temporary service for people who are usually supported in their own or the family home by a family member or friend who is not paid for their caring tasks. The short break is beneficial to both individuals and carers as it enables the carer to have a break from their caring responsibilities and enables the individual to have a break without the carer. Short breaks complement the range of services currently available to adults with a learning disability and or autism and carers and forms part of the range of options available to meet an individual's assessed needs. Short breaks can have a significant impact on an individual's independence and choice by contributing to the care and support elements which maintain people in their own homes and enable carers to continue caring. The aim of a short break is to enable personalised and quality informal care and support arrangements to be sustained. A key element of the short break offer is to support an individual to gain the skills they will need for greater independence. The required short break offer is not simply a passive one of care and support, the expectation is that the Service Provider will build the service on a progression model and actively support independence.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A short break (sometimes referred to as respite) is a short term, temporary service for people who are usually supported in their own or the family home by a family member or friend who is not paid for their caring tasks. The short break is beneficial to both individuals and carers as it enables the carer to have a break from their caring responsibilities and enables the individual to have a break without the carer. Short breaks complement the range of services currently available to adults with a learning disability and or autism and carers and forms part of the range of options available to meet an individual's assessed needs. Short breaks can have a significant impact on an individual's independence and choice by contributing to the care and support elements which maintain people in their own homes and enable carers to continue caring. The aim of a short break is to enable personalised and quality informal care and support arrangements to be sustained. A key element of the short break offer is to support an individual to gain the skills they will need for greater independence. The required short break offer is not simply a passive one of care and support, the expectation is that the Service Provider will build the service on a progression model and actively support independence. The Council is seeking to develop a long-term strategic partnership with a provider/s that are: a) A sector leader in services supporting people with a learning disability and/or autism b) Has experience of providing accommodation based regulated short break services c) Has a deep understanding of the needs and wishes of people with a learning disability and/or autism (including those with high and additional needs and/or physical needs), access to significant expertise, and knowledge of evidence informed best practice. d) Has a reputable, responsive, and responsible employer committed to recruiting, developing, and retaining a high quality and diverse workforce. e) Values led with a mission, purpose, and ethos aligned to those of the wider council; f) Able to add value to provision to enrich the Service offer for people, through attracting additional external funding. g) Financially sustainable with robust governance and assurance arrangements. h) Are committed to developing positive partnerships at local, regional, and national level to benefit individuals. Although the Council will award the contract to a single provider, lead provider sub-contracting consortia bids are also welcomed. The Council is seeking to commission an accessible Short Breaks service that can provide personal care and support for people with a learning disability and/or autism in West Cumbria (Allerdale and Copeland)q. The service provider/s will be registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to provide care and any subsequent regulatory body for a period of 12 months before the commencement of the contract and must maintain registration with a 'Good' rating throughout the duration of the contract. If the inspection records a 'Requires improvement' rating, the provider/s will need to complete and implement an improvement plan within an agreed timeframe in accordance with the Council's relevant policy. The service provider/s will ensure that the service provision meets the requirements set out in the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and all subsequent regulations that may succeed the above. The service will support individuals with a range of needs, including those with a physical impairment and those that can exhibit behaviour that challenges how they are supported. Positive Behavioural Support, Active Support Models and Person-centred Planning must form an integral part of service provision and the basis for organising and providing support for the activities of daily living and skills development. The service will provide a level of support which is appropriate to the needs of the individual helping to support people to live active, healthy, socially responsible, and socially inclusive lives as part of their local communities, engaging with a wide range of community organisations and developing natural support networks. This will include supporting people to identify risks and develop strategies that help them to keep safe in the community. The service will have all necessary equipment allowing successful and safe delivery of care and support to individuals during their stay. This includes equipment required for individuals who have support needs relating to their mobility. The service will ensure that staff providing care and support are able to effectively communicate and advocate on behalf of the individual. The service will ensure that individuals are empowered to be able to receive support in the least restrictive setting possible and where appropriate support individuals to move towards independent living or to support individuals to sustain their independence within the accommodation they reside in.

Options: Option for 1 extension up to a maximum of 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b3d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008642-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£729,118 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Alyson Delin
Contact Email
alyson.delin@cumbria.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1228221706

Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

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