Cornwall Council Tender

This Is To Provide Notice Of The Housing And Support Solutions (hss) Approved Provider Agreement (apa) First Re-opening Invitation To Tender (itt), Planned For February 2025. The Council Established The Hss Apa During 2024, With The Contract Starting On 28th September 2024. The Contract Duration Is 7 Years From The Initial Contract Start Date With The Option To Extend By 3 Years. The Council Is Seeking To Encourage Additional Providers, With A Local Presence In Cornwall, To Participate In The Re-opening Invitation To Tender (itt). The Intention Is To Increase The Number Of Successful Providers Awarded Onto The Apa. The Contract Start Date For Successful Providers Through This Itt Is Planned For The 1st September 2025, With The Same End Date As The Initial Apa Contract Award. The Housing And Support Solutions Service Is The Provision Of Care And Support That Enables A Person To Maintain Their Independence In A Supported Housing Setting (lot 1), Or Through Peripatetic Support Solutions (lot 2) In The Community. Cornwall Council Is Seeking A Person Centred Approach To Service Delivery, Ensuring That People Aged 16 And Over Are Assisted To Live A Good Life And Achieve Their Personalised Outcomes. Health Sector Partners Will Also Be Able To Access The New Agreement To Purchase From It Should They Wish To. Although The Services Are Available To Anyone Aged 16 And Over Assessed As Eligible For Health And/or Social Care Services, The Primary Focus Will Be Young People And Working Age Adults Aged 16-64 Years With Needs Related To A Learning Disability, Autism, Physical Disability, Mental Health And / Or Complex Needs. The Intention Is To Improve Access For Individuals To Good Quality Housing Options And The Right Types Of Care And Support, In The Right Place, At The Right Time. Please Note This Procurement Will Be Conducted Under The Light-touch Regime Under Regulation Pcr 2015 27 (5). The Invitation To Tender Is Planned To Be Published In Early February 2025. The Contract For The 1st Re-opening Is Planned To Start On 1st September 2025. Please Read The Briefing Document Attached To This Advert For Further Details On The Service Scope And The Procurement Process. Provider Briefing Sessions Will Be Arranged For January 2025 With Details For Accessing The On-line Teams Sessions Attached To This Advert: Provider Briefing 1: 14th Jan 25 10.00 To 11.00 Provider Briefing 2: 16th Jan 25 15.00 To 16.00