By Godfrey Mushandu
What Are Supported Living Tenders?
Supported living tenders are public contracts designed to assist individuals who require support to live independently in their own homes or shared accommodations. These services focus on empowering individuals to maintain independence while receiving necessary care and support. Supported living is distinct from home care, as it emphasizes enabling individuals to live autonomously and increase their social capacity
Who Benefits from Supported Living Tenders?
These tenders cater to a diverse group of individuals, including:
- Young People, Adults, and Older People
- Care Leavers and Looked After Children
- Individuals with Learning Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Mental Health Needs, Behaviour That Challenges, Complex Needs, Acquired Brain Injury, Sensory Impairments
- Individuals in Recovery from Addiction and/or Substance Misuse
- Ex-Offenders
- Veterans
- Homeless Individuals and Those at Risk of Homelessness.
Who Commissions Supported Living Tenders?
- Local authorities
- Housing associations typically commission these services.
They may outsource support provision through the tendering process, creating frameworks or single contracts for specific geographic areas
.Common Terminology and Contract Types
Supported living services are often referred to by various terms, including:
- Supported Accommodation Tenders
- Supported Lodgings Tenders
- Semi-independent Living Tenders
- Floating Support Tenders
- Housing Related Support Services Tenders
- Unregulated Support & Accommodation Tenders.
Types of Supported Living or Supported Accommodation Tender?
These tenders can vary significantly in complexity and structure, depending on local needs. They may involve:
- Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS): Allowing providers to join at any point during the contract.
- Frameworks or Single Contracts: Covering specific geographic areas.
- Support and Accommodation: Providers may offer support only or both support and accommodation.
- Regulatory Requirements: Registration with bodies like the Ofsted and Care Quality Commission (CQC) may be necessary for regulated services.
Evaluation Criteria
Tender evaluations often consider a combination of quality and price (Most Economically Advantageous Tender, MEAT) or focus solely on quality. Key assessment themes include:
- Previous Relevant Experience
- Safeguarding
- Staffing and Capacity
- Promoting Independence and Community Integration
- Social Value.
Tender and Bid Writing and Support
For those interested in bidding, it’s crucial to align objectives with the commissioner’s requirements. Expert tender and bid writers can assist in crafting successful bids, ensuring compliance with word counts and tender specifications.
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