Building Based Respite

For the avoidance of doubt this is not a Call for Competition, this is to facilitate market engagement and soft market testing, following an initial scoping exercise. The council is seeking responses from the independent marketplace about their ability to provide Building Based Respite, also known as short breaks.

The provision of building based (overnight) respite to adults, aged 18 years old+, who have a primary diagnosis of a Learning Disability and/or Autism. In addition, some people may display behavious that challenge, have profound and multiple disabilities, limited or no verbal communication, have other physical health issues.

People using the service may require support with personal care. The service may provide both "planned" respite and support in case of an emergency.

Additional information: For the avoidance of doubt this is not a Call for Competition. SCC is seeking responses from the independent marketplace.

The Provision of building based (overnight) respite to adults, aged 18 years old+, who have a primary diagnosis of a Learning Disabiliy and/or Autism. Some people may, display behaviours that challenge, have profound & multiple disabilites, limited or no verbal communication, other physical health, mobility, frailty, ageing issues including risk of fall, complex health needs, epilepsy and dementia.

With requirements for: support to transfer, aids and adaptations, such as hoists. People using the service may require support with personal care, (maintaining/managing hydration & nutrition (meal preparation), transfers, maintaining & managing any health issues/conditions (including administration), building and maintaning relationships with others and accessing activities & opportunities.

The services may provide both planned respite and support in case of an emergency. SCC currently delivers services from 2 locations - approx. maximum 15 beds.

Cannock & East Staffordshire. SCC may require a single provider to deliver all or partial services and will consider Consortium Contracting and/or sub-contracting.

The service will be operational 24/7 - 365 days per year, providing overnight support The service will be CQC Registered Staff trained and qualified (as appropriate) in supporting adults with a Learning Disability & associated needs including those with "complex care" needs as above. Outcome focused through the delivery of high quality Asset Based personalised care and support.

Creative, innovative and solution focused in respect of partnership working, the use of Assistive Technology and maximising independence (i.e. Lifeskills assessment) the use of local community facilities & opportunities; Support people using the facilities in respect of assessing and developing skillset & maximising independence. TUPE may apply.

SCC has purpose-built accommodation for two of these services currently - which will be included in any future contractual arrangements. The maximum indicative contractual amount is £900,000 per annum. SCC welcome questions & expressions of interest by close of business on 21st November, 2019.