Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Borders Council
Council Headquarters
Newtown St Boswells
TD6 0SA
Contact
Ryan Douglas
swcontracts@scotborders.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1835824000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00394
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
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
LD Residential Service for Individual
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Scottish Borders Council is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified providers for a 24/7 residential placement for individual Adult with Learning Disabilities with complex and challenging needs.
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
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Scottish Borders Council is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified providers to provide a permanent 24/7 residential placement for an adult male with learning disabilities, a diagnosis of autism and complex care needs.
Requirements:
It will be the provider's responsibility to meet the following specific requirements to meet the personal outcomes of the service user. The provider and staff must:
Provide 24/7 residential care in a single occupancy apartment
Provide ready access to garden and/or outdoor areas
Have experience, training and skill in providing support for those with limited communication skills and in managing aggressive behaviours which pose a risk to the service user and others
Be aware that the service user may become suddenly violent and have in place strategies for managing this
Provide constant supervision when service user is awake at a high staffing ratio
Maintain a large enough pool of staff to allow for changeover of staff when the service user (through his behaviour) indicates irritation with staff member on duty
Have a person-centred and Human Rights based approach
Be able to respond sensitively to complex needs, diversion, relocation and provide hands on support
Be able to implement guidelines developed by health professionals such as eating and drinking, communication, activities and medication
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
20 August 2021
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=652982.
(SC Ref:652982)