Provision of Care and Support in Extra Care Housing at Castlestead View, Oxenholme, Kendal, LA9 7FY

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The council have recently conducted an open procurement for the care and support needs currently delivered within the Extra Care Housing scheme at Castlestead View, Kendal. The range of care and support needs within the scheme aims to reflect a balanced community model of approximately, a third of people with; low care needs 0-7 hours/week, medium care needs 8-14 hours/week and high care needs 15+ hours/week. The service will be accessed by people between the age of 55 and 64 years with an assessed care and support need. The restriction around the age of adults accessing this service is linked to the tenancy age restriction set by the Landlord. The provider selected to deliver the above services will be the Council's preferred provider to deliver formal care and support arrangements (care managed referrals) within the scheme. The Provider shall ensure it delivers the Services at all times in compliance with the Care Act 2014. Furthermore, the Provider shall deliver the Services in a manner that ensures the Council complies with its obligations under the Care Act 2014 so far as such obligations relate to the Services The service shall be delivered in accordance with the service specification provided in the tender process and the requirements set out in the Service Provision Order (SPO) and any other care planning documents provided. Adult Social Care service users in Extra Care Housing retain the right to choose self-directed support for alternative provision via a Direct Payment or Individual Service Fund, in order to fulfil their care and support requirements. It is envisaged that the selected provider would be the natural choice of provider (preferred provider) but individuals are free to choose alternative provision. The Scheme: Castlestead View 104 self-contained units consisting of: a. 46 x 2 bedroom units shared ownership b. 20 x 1 bedroom rental units c. 14 x 2 bedroom rental units d. 24 x Bungalow units shared ownership Range of Facilities: Resident Lounge, Restaurant Laundry Room Hairdresser Buggy store Assisted bathing Staff offices plus an Alarm Call System Car park Guest Suite Communal gardens Office Accommodation The Scheme is owned and managed by Housing 21. The Landlord has agreed access to their premises and use of some facilities at Castlestead View to the successful bidder .

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