Award of Learning Disabilities Social Inclusion and Leisure Opportunities Service by Islington Council

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Islington Council awarded a contract to Royal Mencap Society for a Learning Disabilities Social Inclusion Service.

The service works with people with learning disabilities to provide ready access to a range of community-based activities that are meaningful, age-appropriate and draw on people's interests, while building on their strengths and developing independent living skills.

Key outcomes include increasing social confidence, building relationships with peers, developing sustainable interests, maximising independence, improving health and wellbeing, engaging in meaningful activity, increasing choice and control, and providing person-centred support with dignity and respect.

The estimated total value of the contract is £405,000 based on £81,000 per annum.

The initial contract period is for 24 months with the option to extend for three additional periods of not less than 3 months and not more than 1 year each.

The contract was awarded to the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) on the basis of the highest scoring quotation based on quality 80% and cost 20%.