Wales Accommodation Services Tenders & Contracts

Rhondda Cynon Taf is commissioning a hostel service. Which provide 22 units in total, over two locations - Mill Street Hostel for single individuals 18 + - The Grange Hostels is for single individuals 16-24 years of age. The hostels are for high level complex individuals that require ongoing support to live independently. The Hostels are staffed 24/7, providing flexible housing related support to help individuals alleviate homelessness, primarily for those who have been assessed as needing Medium/High Supported Accommodation as a move on pathway. The hostels will provide a Psychologically Informed Environment with staff delivering support that is designed to take into account the emotional and psychological needs of the individual.

This includes two contracts (Lots) to provide a supported accommodation scheme to single people who are: • 18+ • Who have been assessed as homeless • Have been assessed as having a variety of support needs through the supported accommodation eligibility assessment and panel process. The project will accommodate single people, both male and female, and provide flexible housing related support to help individuals to live independently and move onto suitable, affordable alternative housing. This alternative housing may include, private rented accommodation (including shared properties), social housing or in some cases moving in with family and friends. If appropriate, this may also include recommendation for a placement in alternative supported accommodation or a care setting. The project will be staffed 24 hours a day and all clients will be supported to comply with the terms and conditions and house rules, which include a requirement to engage with the provision of support. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES • To prepare individuals with the necessary skills to transition successfully into independent living. • To support individuals to live independently and move onto alternative, affordable long term housing. This alterative housing may include shared properties, private rented accommodation, social housing etc. • To assist clients with their presenting support needs, offering a harm reduction approach and ensuring referrals to relevant agencies are made to meet medical and physical needs (e.g., Specialist Health Team). • To provide all residents with support to help identify their needs, expectations, and aspirations. • To provide a range of planned activities that are designed to help clients develop their personal skills to live independently and to secure and manage a home. • To provide support that is person centred, taking into account their personal needs, interests, and individual goals. • To work in partnership with Housing, Substance Misuse providers, Health provision, Adult Social Care, training, employment agencies and Criminal Justice Services to deliver holistic support packages. • To ensure clients are referred and supported by the agencies that can most effectively and appropriately meet their needs. Lotting Structure: Lot 1 - Abertonllwyd House (Treherbert) Lot 2 - Martins Close (Abercynon)

Rhondda Cynon Taf is commissioning a hostel service. Which provide 22 units in total, over two locations - Mill Street Hostel for single individuals 18 + - The Grange Hostels is for single individuals 16-24 years of age. The hostels are for high level complex individuals that require ongoing support to live independently. The Hostels are staffed 24/7, providing flexible housing related support to help individuals alleviate homelessness, primarily for those who have been assessed as needing Medium/High Supported Accommodation as a move on pathway. The hostels will provide a Psychologically Informed Environment with staff delivering support that is designed to take into account the emotional and psychological needs of the individual.

This Tender includes two contracts (Lots) to provide a supported accommodation scheme to single people who are: • 18+ • Who have been assessed as homeless • Have been assessed as having a variety of support needs through the supported accommodation eligibility assessment and panel process. The project will accommodate single people, both male and female, and provide flexible housing related support to help individuals to live independently and move onto suitable, affordable alternative housing. This alternative housing may include, private rented accommodation (including shared properties), social housing or in some cases moving in with family and friends. If appropriate, this may also include recommendation for a placement in alternative supported accommodation or a care setting. The project will be staffed 24 hours a day and all clients will be supported to comply with the terms and conditions and house rules, which include a requirement to engage with the provision of support. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES • To prepare individuals with the necessary skills to transition successfully into independent living. • To support individuals to live independently and move onto alternative, affordable long term housing. This alterative housing may include shared properties, private rented accommodation, social housing etc. • To assist clients with their presenting support needs, offering a harm reduction approach and ensuring referrals to relevant agencies are made to meet medical and physical needs (e.g., Specialist Health Team). • To provide all residents with support to help identify their needs, expectations, and aspirations. • To provide a range of planned activities that are designed to help clients develop their personal skills to live independently and to secure and manage a home. • To provide support that is person centred, taking into account their personal needs, interests, and individual goals. • To work in partnership with Housing, Substance Misuse providers, Health provision, Adult Social Care, training, employment agencies and Criminal Justice Services to deliver holistic support packages. • To ensure clients are referred and supported by the agencies that can most effectively and appropriately meet their needs. Lotting Structure: Lot 1 - Abertonllwyd House (Treherbert) Lot 2 - Martins Close (Abercynon)