Provision of supported accommodation for Adult female service users with complex mental ill health backgrounds

The aim of this service is to provide high support, high quality accommodation that enables Service Users to gain and retain the skills necessary to live as independently as possible by promoting independent living skills and promoting social inclusion. It will promote social inclusion through a combination of support, and access to community facilities, work experience, training and employment support.

The service will: 1. Deliver a high standard of individualised and specialist forensic care within the Community 2.

Reduce length of stay for Service Users currently in Medium / Low Secure Units 3. Facilitate transition into independent living 4.

Actively promote better mental health and well-being 5. Enhance social inclusion Additional information: This procurement process will be conducted entirely via self-service downloading of all documentation and submission in electronic format only (unless otherwise requested) through the Due North e-Tendering portal. The e-Tendering Portal can be accessed at https://procontract.due-north.com.