Day Provision for Complex Care Service Users within Rutland County Council

Rutland County Council currently commissions a day service provision for adult service users with complex care needs, and consequently RCC are testing the market prior to procurement.

The Council requires the provision of day services with a structured programme of meaningful, stimulating daytime activity for people of 18 years and upwards with complex needs, including those living with dementia and associated physical disabilities. People in need of this Service may have a diagnosis of dementia and/or demonstrate behaviours that challenge services.

The current service provides support and offers opportunities suitable for those members of the local community with a range of needs including: complex care needs; challenging behaviours; and physical and sensory disabilities. It takes into account their specific requirements and aspirations, and issues associated with their primary need.

RCC currently commission 28 sessions per week of day service provision for adults with complex needs. It is anticipated that this may increase over the next three to five years.

Rutland is keen to identify and engage with potential providers in preparation for re-procurement of this service during early 2018.

Key outcomes for service users as a result of the day service provision include: • Improved quality of life; • Choice and control; • Making a positive contribution; • Maintaining dignity and respect; • Improved health and emotional well-being.

The Council is looking for responses to the questions below from any interested parties. There are eleven questions in total; you do not need to answer all eleven, however the more information you provide the more information we will have to assist in developing the specification and procurement model, to ensure that the service really meets the needs of Rutland.

PLEASE NOTE THE NEW RETURN DATE AS FOLLOWS.

Please complete and return the attached questionnaire and return by email by:

4pm on Tuesday 2nd January 2018,

to the Procurement & Contracts Management Team at procurement@rutland.gov.uk

with the subject heading - Soft Market Test: Complex Care Day Service.

Additional information: The Council is looking for responses to the questions below from any interested parties. There are eleven questions in total; you do not need to answer all eleven, however the more information you provide the more information we will have to assist in developing the specification and procurement model, to ensure that the service really meets the needs of Rutland.

Please note the new return date as follows. Please complete and return the attached questionnaire and return by email by 4pm on Tuesday 2nd January 2018 to the Procurement & Contracts Management Team at procurement@rutland.gov.uk with the subject heading: Soft Market Test: Complex Care Day Service.