005842 Support and Accommodation Services for young people aged 16-18 years – Market Consultation Up...

005842 – Unregulated Support and Accommodation services for young people leaving care aged 16 – 18 years

Feedback on Market Consultation Event – 14 November 2017

Newcastle City Council is looking to develop a Framework for unregulated supported accommodation for young people leaving care aged 16-18 years. The Council currently ‘spot purchase’ placements for this sector.

Implementing a Framework will provide a select list of suppliers of unregulated support and accommodation which can be used when required in accordance with an individual young person’s needs. In putting in place a Framework we are seeking:
• To manage the provider market more effectively – setting out clarity of terms in relation to price and quality
• Broadened range of options available for young people – more choice and control in the accommodation and support available
• A fast and efficient response when procuring ‘individual’ placements which can be ‘called off’ immediately (including clarity for young people, social workers and providers of options available)
• Wide geographical coverage
• A comprehensive list of suitable providers that are risk assessed and have been assessed as meeting required quality standards – continuously driving up quality of accommodation of support and outcomes
• A focus on outcomes and preparing for successful transition to adulthood, including longer term outcomes

Attached are the presentation and feedback from the event.

If you have any comments or feedback that has not been captured in the document please feedback by Monday 4 December 2017 either via the portal or by email to
Heather Davidson on 0191 211 5823 or heather.davidson@newcastle.gov.uk , Shamsun Choudhury on 0191 211 6033 shamsun.choudhury@newcastle.gov.uk