Rough Sleepers Initiative (RSI) Grant Rapid Assessment Hub & Housing First Service

Brent Council has an exciting opportunity as they wish to commission an accommodation based Rapid Assessment Hub and a Housing First service based on an annual Rough Sleeper Initiative (RSI) grant determination Lot 1 Rapid Assessment Hub This service is designed to provide a rapid response service to reduce the number of rough sleepers on the streets. The provider would be expected to undertake intensive support around reconnection and assessments ensuring all key elements and barriers to access accommodation are addressed.

Self-contained or accommodation meeting Covid regulations would be expected for up to 14 individuals. The accommodation must be sourced or negotiated with the current landlord.

The service will provide 24 hours waking support with a target stay of 12 weeks. In 20/21 the grant determination provided support for 10 bed spaces for complex needs clients with recourse to public funds and 4 bed spaces are for clients with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF).

The Council are looking for an experienced specialist rough sleeper service provider. The number of people to be supported will vary each year and is determined by the RSI grant allocation.

The total budget for Rapid Assessment hub for the whole contract period of 1st July 2021-31st March 2024 will be upto £1,136,707 dependent on the annual RSI grant determination to London Borough of Brent Lot 2 Housing First Service This model has been set up to assist up to 12 entrenched rough sleepers, with complex intensive support health and social care needs to provide them with a chance to rebuild their lives. The provider will be expected to identify individuals known to outreach teams.

The local authority would approve and assist with sourcing and allocating accommodation to each individual. The provider will be expected to continue to provide support on individual basis.

The Council are looking for an experienced specialist Housing First provider. The number of people to be supported will vary each year and is determined by the RSI grant allocation.

The total budget for Housing first service for the whole contract period of 1st July 2021-31st March 2024 will be upto £318,686 dependent on the annual RSI grant determination to London Borough of Brent. Periodic Rough sleeper Initiatives (RSI) interventions will be made to deal with needs arising and presenting in the Brent for Rough Sleepers.

The total budget for possible other interventions£450,000 for the whole contract period. The total budget for both these services and other possible initiatives for the whole contract period of 1st July 2021-31st March 2024 will be upto £1,905,393 dependent on the annual RSI grant determination to London Borough of Brent .

The estimated duration of the contracts will be for an initial period of 9 months, with an option to extend for two years on a one plus one basis dependent on an annual RSI grant determination. The estimated commencement of the services will be 1st July 2021.