Provision of Supported Housing for Single Homeless People

Direct Award to deliver support within supported accommodation to vulnerable adults (over 18) who are currently /or at risk of becoming homeless to prepare for independent living within a settled accommodation setting.

The service objectives shall be to:

• prepare Service Users for independent living with the aim to be living without support

• reduce the number of Service Users who having previously stayed in supported accommodation; subsequently find themselves in need of such services again- 'repeat Service Users'

• facilitate a quicker journey through supported accommodation to regain independence

• work closely in partnership with agencies including police, probation services, children's services, home treatment team and others in order to maximise the effectiveness of the scheme

• provide anti-discriminatory services offering equal opportunities in all areas of practice

• be accountable for the Services provided through regular consultation with Service Users and other stakeholders and participate in quality assurance systems

• reduce the risk of the development of additional barriers to becoming independent for Service Users during stays in supported accommodation

• ensure that Service Users experience of supported accommodation is positive.

• ensure Service Users are able to access independent living arrangements more quickly.

• ensure a higher proportion of Service Users exiting Services progress on to more independent/settled living arrangements.

• place Service Users at the centre of the individual support planning process.

• have a commitment to providing quality Services and ensuring Service User satisfaction.

• add social value, having regard to the Public Services Social Value Act 2012 in Sandwell through (but not limited to):

 preventing costs to other services such as health (particularly emergency health services), police, and probation services.

 social inclusion for Service Users and the representation of homeless services as positive contributors to the life of the Borough

 altering preconceptions of those in need of supported accommodation services

 opportunities to enlist the support of the local volunteer workforce as well as ex-Service Users in roles where this is appropriate (e.g. peer support or befriending

Government spending data: This supplier has received £12,559,521 in 37 payments (over £25k) from DESNZ, Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, BEIS, MHCLG (2023-05-25 to 2026-03-31). View full payment history →

Tender Documents

• Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder → — Award notice