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title: "Supported Living in Staffordshire Moorlands:- support and accommodation."
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# Supported Living in Staffordshire Moorlands:- support and accommodation.

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9213b7e3-41ca-4450-8df7-de0c2b3413c4

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Staffordshire County Council, is focused on supported living services in Staffordshire Moorlands, specifically in Leek Town Centre. The title of this tender is "Supported Living in Staffordshire Moorlands: support and accommodation," falling under the health and social work services industry category. Currently in the planning stage, key dates include an engagement end date of 23rd August 2019, with an estimated contract start date of 1st January 2020. The procurement method involves a light touch regime dynamic purchasing system, aiming to engage the market for responses regarding capacity and resources.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social care sectors, particularly those specialising in supported living for individuals with learning disabilities or mental health conditions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to participate, as they may offer innovative accommodation models and support arrangements that align with the council's requirements. Providers interested in this contract can express their interest and propose suitable accommodation solutions, making this an ideal scenario for businesses aiming to expand their services in the region.

## Notice

For the avoidance of doubt this is not a Call for Competition, this is to facilitate further market engagement following an initial soft market testing exercise facilitated in April 2019. Any future Invitation to Tender, if applicable, would be to Providers successfully awarded onto the following Contract: IA949 LIGHT TOUCH REGIME DYNAMIC PURCHASING SYSTEM FOR THE PROVISION OF SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH A LEARNING DISABILITY, AUTISTIC SPECTRUM CONDITIONS AND/ OR MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS (AGED 16+). SCC is seeking responses from the independent marketplace about their capacity and resources to provide Supported Living. 1. Needs Overview: * 8 adults aged between 46 - 68 years old approx. who have a primary diagnosis of a Learning Disability. * In addition, some residents may; display behaviours that challenge, have limited or no verbal communication, have other physical health, mobility, frailty, ageing issues including risk of fall and dementia. With requirements for; support to transfer, aids and adaptations, such as hoists. 2. Location: * Leek Town Centre (indicative postcode ST13 6HQ for the purposes of reference only) or within a 5 mile radius of this postcode. 3. Staffing requirements: Services, support and staffing expectations as specified in IA949 LTR DPS and include: o The provision of a minimum 2 waking night staff members in the first instance (subject to the size and layout / no of the property); o TUPE may apply. 4. Accommodation: * In addition to the provision of care and support, the successful provider will need to source appropriate accommodation in the preferred location (detailed in Section 2: Location) - either directly through the relevant housing arm within their own organisation or in partnership with an external housing partner. * The council is happy to explore existing properties (requiring refurbishment and/or expansion) or a new development. * In respect of the accommodation model, the council anticipates one of the following options may be appropriate: o 2 x 4 bedroom properties located on the same site, with additional staff facilities. The properties may be inter connected or separate. o 2 x 4 bedroom properties located on separate sites, with additional staff facilities, but geographically in close proximity to one another. o 2 x 3 bed properties + 1 x 2 bed properties located on the same site, with additional staff facilities. The properties may be inter connected or separate. o 1 x 8 bedroom property. * The council is willing to consider and work in partnership with providers to explore other models of accommodation in addition to those above. * As a minimum standard, the accommodation will need to accessible to residents who have physical disabilities and include specialist bathing facilities. * It would not be the intention of the council to pay any form of financial contribution towards any void rental costs, should they arise. Additional information: 4. Indicative Budget: * The Indicative Budget for the provision of care and support is approx. PS535,000 per annum. Commissioners would welcome any further expressions of interest by close of business on Friday 23rd August 2019. Expressions received following this date are welcome and will still be considered. Any questions or expressions of interest should be sent to: Amy Evans, Commissioning Manager, Staffordshire Place 1 Phone: 01785 277160 / 07969207625 Email: amy.evans@staffordshire.gov.uk In addition to noting an interest in the provision of care and support, providers should indicate which models of accommodation it is deemed viable to source in the preferred location and timescales associated within their expressions of interest, so that Commissioners can review market feedback. Please note: * All volumes and values are indicative and subject to review and update at any time. * The council may choose to tender the work via the above contract IA949, if applicable. Providers can apply to join the LTR DPS by registering on Proactis, the Council's e-tender portal: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login and searching for contract reference IA949 ESTIMATED CONTRACT START DATE: 1st January 2020 - please note this start is subject to review and change, to enable successful implementation of arrangements. GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE: Leek, Staffordshire Moorlands, Staffordshire, UK

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fb3ab19-3935-47f0-987f-912ce7035948 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Aug 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Forebridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 9 Aug 2019 at 11:52 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fb3ab19-3935-47f0-987f-912ce7035948

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fb3ab19-3935-47f0-987f-912ce7035948
  9th August 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login

## Provenance

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