--- title: "High Complex Needs Individual - Expression of Interest" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1254d3b8-202e-4368-b56d-3e963ee148e0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1254d3b8-202e-4368-b56d-3e963ee148e0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1254d3b8-202e-4368-b56d-3e963ee148e0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1254d3b8-202e-4368-b56d-3e963ee148e0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-07-29" --- # High Complex Needs Individual - Expression of Interest Buyer: DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1254d3b8-202e-4368-b56d-3e963ee148e0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1254d3b8-202e-4368-b56d-3e963ee148e0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1254d3b8-202e-4368-b56d-3e963ee148e0.json) ## Summary Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council has initiated a tender for a high-complex needs individual placement, inviting expressions of interest from experienced, specialist providers. The procurement process, classified under "Social work services with accommodation" (CPV: 85311000), seeks providers capable of supporting individuals with high complex needs in either a supported living environment or residential provision. The location for this provision is ideally around the Stourbridge and Dudley area in the West Midlands. The open procedure process commenced on 29th July 2024, with a closing date for tenders on 7th August 2024 and an anticipated contract start date of 14th August 2024, lasting until 13th February 2025. This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in care services, particularly those with expertise in autism, learning disabilities, and managing challenging behaviours. Specialist providers, including SMEs, with Care Quality Commission (CQC) registration for either supported living or residential care are encouraged to compete. The requirements include a single occupancy dwelling with level access accommodation, making the tender particularly suitable for providers with flexible and adaptable service offerings. Successfully securing this contract can enhance a provider's portfolio and expand their services within the West Midlands region. ## Notice Expression of interest for an individual placement We are looking for an experienced, specialist provider who can support an individual placement within a short time frame. The service provider should have extensive experience with supporting people with very high complex needs and able to provide the support in either a supported living environment (with accommodation) or residential provision. Attached is a detailed pen picture of the person who requires support. However, as an overview the provider/staff must: o Have specialist training and knowledge of Autism and Learning disability o Experience in supporting people who display behaviours perceived as challenging o Have specialist trained staff in PBS, high level restraint (as a last resort) de-escalation techniques o Ethos of least restrictive practice The person requires: o a single occupancy dwelling (whether residential or supported living) o level access accommodation (I.e. a bungalow), open plan with wet room o semi-rural local ideally in or around the Stourbridge and Dudley area Please read the attached specification thoroughly and if you feel you can meet that you could meet the person's needs, please provide an overview of how you are able achieve this on one side of A4 paper. Shortlisted providers will be invited to undertake an assessment of the individual. Providers must be CQC registered to provide either supported living services or residential care. Additional information: Expression of interest for an individual placement We are looking for an experienced, specialist provider who can support an individual placement within a short time frame. The service provider should have extensive experience with supporting people with very high complex needs and able to provide the support in either a supported living environment (with accommodation) or residential provision. Attached is a detailed pen picture of the person who requires support. However, as an overview the provider/staff must: o Have specialist training and knowledge of Autism and Learning disability o Experience in supporting people who display behaviours perceived as challenging o Have specialist trained staff in PBS, high level restraint (as a last resort) de-escalation techniques o Ethos of least restrictive practice The person requires: o a single occupancy dwelling (whether residential or supported living) o level access accommodation (I.e. a bungalow), open plan with wet room o semi-rural local ideally in or around the Stourbridge and Dudley area Please read the attached specification thoroughly and if you feel you can meet that you could meet the person's needs, please provide an overview of how you are able achieve this on one side of A4 paper. Shortlisted providers will be invited to undertake an assessment of the individual. Providers must be CQC registered to provide either supported living services or residential care. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22ccfd0d-9d5e-4158-8bbd-be23a79e4bd7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Aug 2024 - 13 Feb 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Dudley | | Postcode | DY1 1HF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG36 Dudley | | Local authority | Dudley | | Electoral ward | St. James's | | Westminster constituency | Dudley | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation ## Release History - 29 Jul 2024 at 11:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22ccfd0d-9d5e-4158-8bbd-be23a79e4bd7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22ccfd0d-9d5e-4158-8bbd-be23a79e4bd7 29th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.dudley.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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