Purpose

This report proposes that a
joint procurement of the two floating support contract with a new
recommended referral pathway that will support early engagement to
prevent demand on statutory services and maximizes
independence.  The service provides
support services to vulnerable Croydon residents of over the age of
18 years with Mental Health needs, learning disability and or
Autism support to sustain their
tenancies, either in independent housing or within supported
accommodation. With the key aim to avoid crisis escalation through one-to-one key worker
support which is underpinned in the principles of Trauma Informed
Practice.  Also, for the council to
continue to meet its statutory duty under the Care Act 2014 to
improve people’s independence and wellbeing.  Along with the Homeless Reduction Act 2017
authorities to intervene earlier to prevent homelessness and to
take reasonable steps to relieve homelessness for all eligible
applicants.
 
The purpose of
the report is to seek approval for joint competitive procurement of
floating support service for vulnerable adults and disabilities and
or Autism with two Lots. The contract period will be for 10 years
term from 1st October 2024:
 

·        
LOT One (1) Disability and or Autism Floating Support and
Accommodation.

·        
LOT Two (2) Vulnerable Adults Floating Support Service.

Content

For the reasons in the report,
the Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Social Care AGREED
to:
 
Approve the commissioning
intentions and procurement strategy which are in line with
Croydon’s Tender & Contracts Regulations and PCR 2015,
detailed in this report, for the commissioning of Floating Support
and Enablement Service – for Vulnerable Adults and
Disabilities and or Autism, 10 year
term, from the 01st October 2024, with a
total budget envelope set at £7,820,000.
 
 
Note that the contract will be
split between two LOTS-
 
LOT One (1) Disability and or
Autism Floating Support and Accommodation based support with a
total contract value of £5,320,080.00, annual value
£532,000.
 
LOT Two (2) Vulnerable Adults
Floating Support Service which has a total contract value of
£2,499,920.00, annual value £250,000.
 
And Note that the existing contracts end on the
30th September 2024, and there is no
option to extend as both contracts are beyond their final extension
period.