Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c2f-6a6a-70f9-aff3-626a220ace3a/creative-solutions-for-complex-individuals closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Creative Solutions for Complex Individuals [Somerset County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/somerset-county-council) Estimated value £4,450,000 to £5,880,000 Published 8 Aug 2018 Deadline Closed 22 Aug 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender SCC - Creative Solutions for Complex Individuals. SCC will be inviting initial proposals which will achieve ambitious outcomes through innovative ways of working with and for individuals who have difficulty obtaining and sustaining a tenancy due to their complex needs including mental health, drug and alcohol problems. ### Outcomes will include - Successful transition for clients in existing supported accommodation to a new model of service. - Ongoing sustainable solutions which enable positive, healthy, independent lives. - Strong relationship with housing agencies and landlords which reduce concerns and sustain tenancies. - a "housing first" element with facilitation/ coordination of individual flexible step-up / step-down, wrap-around support. - effective joint working with LAs, NHS, Specialist Services, VCS etc. - Work with and educate partners across the system to develop capacity and confidence to respond effectively to complex needs. Following a soft market testing event for providers, Somerset County Council, Adults and Health Commissioning and Public Health are requesting tenders from providers for the outlined requirements. SCC welcome tenders from consortia and sub-contracting arrangements to deliver this contract. SCC will advertise the tender opportunity via the Supplying the South West Portal. This tender will be run under the Light Touch Regime and as such will contain multiple stages including a discussion stage, all details of the process will be set out in the tender documentation. Further details on an upcoming tender event, will be available shortly by following this link: [procontract.due-north.com/Advert](https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=111454fa-7ae1-) e711-80e7-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21 Read full description ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/db673383-1df9-4e27-a4c5-358e6747a4ed) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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