The Authority is inviting tenders for the following Housing Related Support Services: Lot 1 - Floating Support for Families at Risk of Homelessness Lot 2 - Floating Support for Adult Households at Risk of Homelessness Lot 3 - Accommodation and Support for Families, including those who may be Experiencing Multiple Disadvantage Lot 4 - Accommodation and Support For Adults, including those who may be Experiencing Multiple Disadvantage Lot 5 - Accommodation and Support for Young People including those who are Care Experienced

This shall be a short-term (for a period of up to twenty four (24) months) preventative Housing Related Support (HRS) service for families at risk of homelessness to assist families to develop or maintain their independence within the community and prevent the loss of their home or tenancy. The Provider shall ensure that the Service enable families to continue to live independently and safely in their own homes and develop the capacity to live independently and maintain a tenancy for their home without the continued and ongoing support of housing support services. The requirements are further detailed in the associated tender documentation. Renewal: There is an in-built option of two (2) twelve (12) month extension periods, depending on performance and business requirements. Options: While no further modifications are anticipated at this time, the Authority reserves the right to modify the contract at any point within its term, in line with Section 74 of the Procurement Act 2023 in any of the following ways: Number of individuals supported. These may be varied up or down subject to budgets available. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) may be changed, new KPIs agreed and KPIs removed. Time scales for completing support assessments for individuals accessing the service as specified may be varied to better fit the needs of the Service and the Provider throughout the life of the contract. Frequency and the content of meetings as specified may be varied to better fit the needs of the Service and the Provider throughout the life of the contract. Training requirements as specified may be varied to better fit the needs of the Service and the Provider throughout the life of the contract. Days and timings of Service delivery being accessible to Service Users as specified may be varied to better fit the needs of the Service and the Provider throughout the life of the contract. Length of time individuals can access the Service as specified may be varied to better fit the needs of the Service and the Provider throughout the life of the contract. The times scales for initial responses as specified may be varied to better fit the needs of the Service and the Provider throughout the life of the contract.

The Provider shall deliver a short-term (for a period of up to twenty four (24) months) preventative Housing Related Support (HRS) service for adults at risk of homelessness to assist Service Users to develop or maintain their independence within the community and prevent the loss of their home or tenancy. The Service shall enable Service Users to continue to live independently and safely in their own homes and develop the capacity to live independently and maintain a tenancy for their home without the continued and ongoing support of housing support services. Further requirements are detailed within the tender documentation. Renewal: There is an in-built option of two (2) twelve (12) month extension periods, depending on performance and business requirements. Options: While no further modifications are anticipated at this time, the Authority reserves the right to modify the contract at any point within its term, in line with Section 74 of the Procurement Act 2023 in any of the following ways: Number of adults supported. These may be varied up or down subject to budgets available. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) may be changed, new KPIs agreed and KPIs removed. Time scales for completing support assessments for Service Users accessing the service as specified may be varied to better fit the needs of the Service and the Provider throughout the life of the contract. Frequency and the content of meetings as specified may be varied to better fit the needs of the Service and the Provider throughout the life of the contract. Training requirements as specified may be varied to better fit the needs of the Service and the Provider throughout the life of the contract. Days and timings of Service delivery being accessible to individuals as specified may be varied to better fit the needs of the Service and the Provider throughout the life of the contract. Length of time individuals can access the Service as specified may be varied to better fit the needs of the Service and the Provider throughout the life of the contract. The times scales for initial responses as specified may be varied to better fit the needs of the Service and the Provider throughout the life of the contract.

The Provider shall deliver short-term (for a period of up to twenty four (24) months) supported accommodation to prevent and relieve homelessness among families, including those families experiencing multiple disadvantage (Service User), to: - Focus on stabilising circumstances, improving wellbeing, developing daily living and tenancy skills, strengthening financial resilience, and addressing barriers linked to trauma, mental health, domestic abuse, substance use, or / and offending histories; - Support individuals living with their families to work through their immediate needs and prepare the family to access alternative, sustainable accommodation options in the housing pathway; and - Assist individuals to develop or maintain their independence within the community. The service shall enable Service Users to live independently with their families, moving on to alternative housing options within twenty four (24) months of accessing accommodation and support, and develop their capacity to live independently and maintain a tenancy, if required, with the continued and ongoing support of housing support services. Further requirements are detailed within the tender documents. Renewal: There is an in-built option of two (2) twelve (12) month extension periods, depending on performance and business requirements. Options: While no further modifications are anticipated at this time, the Authority reserves the right to modify the contract at any point within its term, in line with Section 74 of the Procurement Act 2023 in any of the following ways. Number of Service Users supported. These may be varied up or down subject to budgets available. Number of supported accommodation units required these may be varied up or down subject to budgets available. Type of supported accommodation units required these may be varied up or down subject to budgets available. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) may be changed, new KPIs agreed and KPIs removed. Time scales for completing support assessments for individuals accessing the service as specified may be varied to better fit the needs of the Service and the Providers throughout the life of the contract. Training requirements as specified may be varied to better fit the needs of the Service and the Provider throughout the life of the contract. Days and timings of Service delivery being accessible to individuals as specified may be varied to better fit the needs of the Service and the Providers throughout the life of the contract. Length of time Service Users can access the Service as specified may be varied to better fit the needs of the Service and the Providers throughout the life of the contract. The timescales for initial responses as specified may be varied to better fit the needs of the Service and the Providers throughout the life of the contract.

The Provider shall provide short-term (for a period of up to twenty four (24) months) supported accommodation to prevent and relieve homelessness among adult only households, including those adults experiencing multiple disadvantage (Service User), to: - Focus on stabilising circumstances, improving wellbeing, developing daily living and tenancy skills, strengthening financial resilience, and addressing barriers linked to trauma, mental health, domestic abuse, substance use, and/or offending histories; - Support individuals to work through their immediate needs and prepare individuals within the household to access alternative, sustainable accommodation options in the housing pathway; and - Assist individuals to develop or maintain their independence within the community. The Service shall enable Service Users to live independently, moving on to alternative housing options within twenty four (24) months of accessing accommodation and support, and develop the capacity to live independently and maintain a tenancy, if required, with the continued and ongoing support of housing support services. Renewal: There is an in-built option of two (2) twelve (12) month extension periods, depending on performance and business requirements. Options: While no further modifications are anticipated at this time, the Authority reserves the right to modify the contract at any point within its term, in line with Section 74 of the Procurement Act 2023 in any of the following ways. Number of Service Users supported. These may be varied up or down subject to budgets available. Number of supported accommodation units required these may be varied up or down subject to budgets available. Type of supported accommodation units required these may be varied up or down subject to budgets available. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) may be changed, new KPIs agreed and KPIs removed. Time scales for completing support assessments for Service Users accessing the service as specified may be varied to better fit the needs of the Service and the Provider throughout the life of the Contract. Training requirements as specified may be varied to better fit the needs of the Service and the Provider throughout the life of the Contract. Days and timings of Service delivery being accessible to individuals as specified may be varied to better fit the needs of the Service and the Provider throughout the life of the Contract. Length of time Service Users can access the Service as specified may be varied to better fit the needs of the Service and the Provider throughout the life of the Contract. The timescales for initial responses as specified may be varied to better fit the needs of the Service and the Provider throughout the life of the Contract.

This Service is specifically for young people aged 16-25 who are experiencing multiple support needs, and young people aged 16-25 with care experience. The Service will provide short- term (for a period of up to twenty four (24) months) Housing Related Support. This Service can be delivered within supported accommodation settings provided by the Provider, and within the community in a variety of alternative accommodation settings, depending on the need of the Service User. The Service will: - Focus on the delivery of person-centered support, tailored to the support needs and aspirations of the young people accessing supported accommodation and community based HRS; - Support will focus on stabilising circumstances, improving wellbeing, developing daily living and tenancy skills, strengthening financial resilience, and addressing barriers linked to trauma, mental health, domestic abuse, substance use, or/and offending histories; - Enable young people to address multiple support needs, preventing multiple disadvantages in the immediate and long term; and - Support young people to transition into adulthood and move towards independent living in the community. The Provider shall ensure that the Service enables young people, including those with care experience to progress to becoming tenancy-ready and develop the capacity to live independently and maintain a tenancy. Further requirements are detailed within the tender documentation. Renewal: There is an in-built option of two (2) twelve (12) month extension periods, depending on performance and business requirements. Options: While no further modifications are anticipated at this time, the Authority reserves the right to modify the contract at any point within its term, in line with Section 74 of the Procurement Act 2023 in any of the following ways. Number of young people supported. These may be varied up or down subject to budgets available. Number of supported accommodation units required these may be varied up or down subject to budgets available. Type of supported accommodation units required these may be varied up or down subject to budgets available. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) may be changed, new KPIs agreed and KPIs removed. Time scales for completing support assessments for individuals accessing the service as specified may be varied to better fit the needs of the Service and the Providers throughout the life of the contract. Training requirements as specified may be varied to better fit the needs of the Service and the Providers throughout the life of the contract. Days and timings of Service delivery being accessible to Service Users as specified may be varied to better fit the needs of the Service and the Provider throughout the life of the contract. Length of time individuals can access the Service as specified may be varied to better fit the needs of the Service and the Provider throughout the life of the contract. The times scales for initial responses as specified may be varied to better fit the needs of the Service and the Provider throughout the life of the Contract.

Estimated value: 5,198,028 GBP including VAT Lot 1 estimated value: 597,042 GBP including VAT Lot 2 estimated value: 1,343,346 GBP including VAT Lot 3 estimated value: 1,085,880 GBP including VAT Lot 4 estimated value: 1,085,880 GBP including VAT Lot 5 estimated value: 1,085,880 GBP including VAT

Procurement Act 2023

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