Award of Key Workers Service for Children and Young People with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes

Awarded 01 Nov 2023

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Awarded01 Nov 2023
Value£2,334,780.00
RegionEast of England
CategoryHealth & Medical
Ended 6d ago3y term
Awarded 1 Nov 2023Expired 31 Oct 2026

NHS Arden and GEM Commissioning Support Unit awarded a contract to Autism Bedfordshire for the provision of a dedicated keyworkers service across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes (BLMK).

The service aimed to reduce mental health inpatient admission rates for children and young people (CYP) up to age 25 with learning disabilities and/or autism spectrum conditions who are inpatients or at risk of admission, specifically those rated Red and Amber on the Dynamic Support Register.

The provider was required to deliver flexible, cross-system personalised support, including face-to-face interventions and family involvement, ensuring continuity of care, and to support the BLMK Integrated Care System strategically.

Autism Bedfordshire demonstrated experience in delivering the keyworker function within an ICB footprint, maintained a dedicated workplace base in BLMK, provided the required whole-time equivalent workforce in line with TUPE requirements, and managed personal health budgets.

The contract value was £2,334,780, with an initial term of 3 years and an option to extend for up to 2 years.

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