--- title: "Creative Solutions for Complex Individuals" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-db673383-1df9-4e27-a4c5-358e6747a4ed" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-db673383-1df9-4e27-a4c5-358e6747a4ed" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db673383-1df9-4e27-a4c5-358e6747a4ed.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db673383-1df9-4e27-a4c5-358e6747a4ed.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2018-08-08" --- # Creative Solutions for Complex Individuals Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db673383-1df9-4e27-a4c5-358e6747a4ed [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-db673383-1df9-4e27-a4c5-358e6747a4ed) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db673383-1df9-4e27-a4c5-358e6747a4ed.json) ## Summary Somerset County Council is currently inviting tenders for the project titled "Creative Solutions for Complex Individuals," aimed at delivering innovative support services for individuals facing significant challenges in maintaining tenancies due to mental health and substance abuse issues. Classified under health and social work services, this procurement is in the Tender stage, with proposals due by 22nd August 2018. The contract period will commence on 1st April 2019 and conclude on 31st March 2023, with a contract value estimated between £4,450,000 and £5,880,000. Interested providers can submit proposals including consortia or subcontracting arrangements as part of this Light Touch Regime process. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in social services, healthcare, and community support to expand their reach and impact. Companies with expertise in developing sustainable housing solutions, joint working with local authorities, and delivering tailored support services would be particularly well-suited to compete. By successfully engaging in this contract, successful bidders can contribute to improving the quality of life for vulnerable populations while establishing long-term partnerships with Somerset County Council and other stakeholders in the region. ## Notice SCC - Creative Solutions for Complex Individuals. SCC will be inviting initial proposals which will achieve ambitious outcomes through innovative ways of working with and for individuals who have difficulty obtaining and sustaining a tenancy due to their complex needs including mental health, drug and alcohol problems. Outcomes will include - Successful transition for clients in existing supported accommodation to a new model of service. - Ongoing sustainable solutions which enable positive, healthy, independent lives. - Strong relationship with housing agencies and landlords which reduce concerns and sustain tenancies. - a "housing first" element with facilitation/ coordination of individual flexible step-up / step-down, wrap-around support. - effective joint working with LAs, NHS, Specialist Services, VCS etc. - Work with and educate partners across the system to develop capacity and confidence to respond effectively to complex needs. Following a soft market testing event for providers, Somerset County Council, Adults and Health Commissioning and Public Health are requesting tenders from providers for the outlined requirements. SCC welcome tenders from consortia and sub-contracting arrangements to deliver this contract. SCC will advertise the tender opportunity via the Supplying the South West Portal. This tender will be run under the Light Touch Regime and as such will contain multiple stages including a discussion stage, all details of the process will be set out in the tender documentation. Further details on an upcoming tender event, will be available shortly by following this link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=111454fa-7ae1- e711-80e7-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f303d79-e221-42c6-a09e-663ff93e6dee | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Light Touch Regime | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Aug 2018 | | Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,880,000 | | 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 | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | TAUNTON | | Post town | Taunton | | Postcode | TA1 4DY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset | | Local authority | Somerset | | Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West | | Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 8 Aug 2018 at 09:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f303d79-e221-42c6-a09e-663ff93e6dee ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f303d79-e221-42c6-a09e-663ff93e6dee 8th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=111454fa-7ae1- Link to Live Tender Opportunity ## Notice URLs - http://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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