Award of Step Up/Step Down Specialist Care Service for People with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism
Blackpool Council · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Step Up/Step Down Specialist Care Service for People with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism
Awarded 27 Nov 2017
Awarded27 Nov 2017
Value£1,000,000.00
SupplierAffinity Trust
AgencyBlackpool Council
RegionNorth West
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 6y 12mo ago1y 12mo term
Awarded 27 Nov 2017Expired 26 Nov 2019
About
Blackpool Council awarded a contract to Affinity Trust for the provision of specialist care and support for people with learning disabilities and/or autism who display challenging behaviour, including those with mental health conditions, following an inpatient stay.
The service, valued at £1,000,000, was established in a Council-developed property in Blackpool to accommodate up to four individuals currently placed out of area in low secure or specialist settings, offering care and therapeutic support to enable community living.
The contract term runs from 27 November 2017 to 26 November 2019, with an option to extend incrementally for up to three years (2 + 1 years), subject to review and budget availability.
The procurement was conducted under Light Touch arrangements via a restricted two-stage process incorporating negotiated procedure principles.
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