Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Monmouthshire County Council
Rhadyr
NP15 1GA
Socialcare.Procurement@cardiff.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0422
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
Housing and community amenities
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Post 16 Supported Lodgings
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Monmouthshire County Council is seeking to commission an experienced organisation to provide semi-independent supported lodging support to Young People with complex support needs within Monmouthshire.
The service will support a maximum of five (5) young people at any one time, who will be aged sixteen (16) to twenty-four (24) and who have varying support needs, some of which will be complex. The Council aims for each young person to step down to other suitable accommodation by the age of eighteen (18) when safe and appropriate to do so.
For the avoidance of doubt, this service is not a regulated service and does not require registration with the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) or Social Care Wales (SCW ).
The Service Provider understands young people may be looked after by the Council, or maybe care leavers. The service will aim to help offer a stable, consistent environment, so that the young people can be encouraged to build their independent skills. This will enable them to reflect and make appropriate choices for their future, enabling them to live independently and successfully within the community.
The support provided will aim to help young people to develop life skills that will enable them to live independently or move on to new settings in ways consistent with the principles of the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014.
The support offering will be person centred, outcome focused, trauma informed and will aim to build the young people’s skills to support successful transitions into independent living. This will be provided via a dedicated supported accommodation pathway with wrap-around trauma informed support.
Support will be designed and delivered to support the young people to build resilience, promote independence, develop or sustain their capacity to live in their own accommodation and achieve increasing levels of independence.
The aim is not to just provide a young person with a home but to ensure they have a healthy transition into adulthood. This will be underpinned by a suitably trained and competent staff team who will deliver trauma informed support which will include structured diversionary and engagement activities.
Monmouthshire County Council will hold a virtual market engagement event to understand the level of potential interest that exists in the market, your views about what can be delivered, and timescale for setup. Details of the event will be confirmed in response to expressions of interest.
Deadline for expressions of interest is the 11th March 2024 at 12 noon.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 70333000 - Housing services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Potential young people considered for the service will have a range of support needs, some of which will be complex support needs and require additional / enhanced housing related support because of:
Young people 16+ transitioning out of residential and / or foster care placements;
Transitioning out of care as a pathway to independent living; or
Where current models of accommodation / support are deemed unsuitable due to their risk factors or level of support required.
The needs profile of young people will feature multiple needs including but not limited to:
Trauma / Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs);
Attachment difficulties;
Linguistic barriers;
Specific cultural or religious requirements;
A limited support network outside of professional support and/or targeted 3rd sector community support;
Risk taking behaviours associated with absconding;
Vulnerable to exploitation with features of unsafe relationships, exploitation, and financial vulnerability;
Additional complex needs including poor physical or mental health, or substance misuse etc.
The service will deliver support to young people which aims to offer customised, flexible, innovative practical and emotional support to young people in accordance with their individual support needs and will include:
Support in accordance with the young person’s agreed outcomes.
Support to help the young person develop independent living skills to better enable them to feel empowered and more able to live independently.
Support to furnish a safe, secure and supportive environment for the young person.
Emotional support through befriending and mentoring.
The Service Provider will deliver support to young people to complement and fit around individual young person’s needs and their personal schedule, which will include support delivery during evenings and weekends.
The Service Provider will deliver support sessions through multiple or one off interventions based on individual need and will encompass the delivery of individual 1:1 and / or group based sessions as appropriate.
Underpinned by a trauma informed approach to support, the Service Provider will design and deliver age appropriate support that has been designed to meet the needs of young people which encompasses:
Health
Well-Being
Life Skills
Engagement in learning, training or employment
Social inclusion and community integration
The Service Provider will provide a range of bespoke support for young people which can include but may not be limited to:
Support to develop skills so they can manage tenancies;
Support to develop personal support networks and other networks in the community;
Support with acquiring, developing and maintaining life skills, for example support with meal planning and preparation, laundry and cleaning, domestic life skills etc;
Support, supervision and monitoring of general health and wellbeing;
Support to develop social skills and behaviour management;
Support with acquiring, developing and maintaining links with the community;
Support to deal with correspondence;
Support to identify and apply for appropriate benefit entitlements when relevant;
Support to pay bills, arranging direct debits and assistance with budgeting/financial issues;
Support directed towards educational achievements, work experience, employment and volunteering to improve the employability prospects of Young People
Support to access sport and other recreation facilities;
Advice and support in dealing with neighbour issues;
Maintaining safety at the accommodation and advice on security in the home, including personal security, when required.
General emotional support;
Resettlement and move on advice and support;
Support to contribute to the design, delivery and management of the Service.
Off-site support such as assistance to attend appointments, shopping etc.
Other support as appropriate to the Service.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 May 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
If you are interested in hearing more and to register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information which may be provided, please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at
http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx
Please register your interest by 12 noon, Monday 11th March 2024.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=138477.
(WA Ref:138477)