Accommodation Related Support Services (ARS)

Description

Warwickshire County Council (the Council) is seeking to commission a single provider for each Lot (but a successful provider may be awarded both Lots) providers to provide Accommodation Related Support Services (ARS) for; Lot 1 Young People 16-25 years Accommodation Related Support Services and Lot 2 Adult 25+ years Accommodation Related Support Services. Bidders may submit tenders for either or both Lots. If bidders are submitting for both Lots a separate submission must be made for each Lot. WCC are willing to consider proposed options for delivering these services such as a single provider, consortium bids or a lead provider model, inclusive of the three types of accommodation related support services as which includes: • Information and advice • Floating support • Accommodation-based support All staff will be suitably trained and experienced to deliver a strength based restorative approach using trauma informed practice and psychologically informed environment. Please note all lists are indicative and not exhaustive. Lot 1: Young People 16 - 25 years Accommodation Related Support Services This is an open procedure to commission a single provider the provision of Young People 16 - 25 years Accommodation Related Support Services. During the course of the contract period the range and scope of these services may be subject to modification and variation to meet the changing needs and requirements of the Council, potential changes in legislation and the changing demands placed on the Council by its customers. Additional information: The initial contract term will be for 5 years however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 5 years (5 being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant. Lot 2: Adults 25 + years Accommodation Related Support Services This is an open procedure to commission a single provider the provision of Adults 25 + years Accommodation Related Support Services. During the course of the contract period the range and scope of these services may be subject to modification and variation to meet the changing needs and requirements of the Council, potential changes in legislation and the changing demands placed on the Council by its customers. Additional information: The initial contract term will be for 5 years however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 5 years (5 being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant.