Respite/Short Breaks Service · UK public procurement notice

East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership are looking to notify the market of a potential future contract opportunity for a single provider to deliver a Respite/Short Breaks (including Emergency) Service supporting people from across East Ayrshire.

The service will be required to deliver the following support:

• Provide Respite/Short Breaks (including emergency) care to individuals with a Learning Disability over 365 days per year 24 hours per day – aged 18yrs and above.
• Deliver the service from a building base within East Ayrshire locality.
• Provision is sought for four (4) beds. Three (3) beds would be utilised to accommodate current demand and support younger people transitioning from children services to adult services and one (1) bed would be utilised to manage emergency crisis situations.
• The allocation of Respite/Short Breaks will be determined by an assessment of needs undertaken by social work services for each individual, the provider and individual will then agree how best to manage the allocation/accommodate the breaks required over the course of the year.
• The Provider will have previous experience of managing this type of service.
• The Provider must have strong working partnerships with clinical and non-clinical statutory services who work with the same client group.
• The Provider must have strong working partnerships with third sector and community support groups who work with the same client group.
• Provide a high-quality service that is outcome-focused and person-centred.
• Encourage and support service users to enhance their existing and acquire additional skills, thereby promoting their independence.

The duration of the contract is expected to be 3 years with the option of an addition 2 years.