Homelessness Prevention, Accommodation and Support for Children & Young People in North Yorkshire

MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENT

THE AUTHORITY WOULD LIKE TO INVITE INTERESTED PROVIDERS TO A MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENT:

DATE: WEDNESDAY 11th MARCH 2020
TIME: 10:00 TO 13:00
VENUE: ALLERTON COURT, NORTHALLERTON, NORTH YORKSHIRE DL6 2XF
Parking is available at the venue. The number of attendees may need to be restricted depending on the level of interest.

THE AUTHORITY WISH TO USE THIS EVENT AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO OUTLINE SOME OF THE KEY REQUIREMENTS AND OUTCOMES OF A NEW SERVICE. HOWEVER, WE ARE ALSO KEEN TO SPEAK TO PROVIDERS INTERESTED IN EXPLORING ALTERNATIVE DELIVERY MODELS FOR THE SERVICE(S).

PROVISIONS WILL BE MADE TO ALLOW PROVIDERS TO MEET WITH COMMISSIONERS AND/OR PROCUREMENT ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AS PART OF THIS EVENT.

TO BOOK A PLACE(S) AT THE EVENT PLEASE EMAIL:
Lauren.MacLintock@northyorks.gov.uk
Please include the name(s) of the attendee(s), job role, organisation and email address in the email request.


WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU ON THE DAY.


Overview of service:

We are looking for a Provider(s) to enable NYCC to meet its statutory duty to homeless young people in the county in an innovative and sustainable way. The following provides a breakdown of key outcomes for the service.

Pathway 1

• Partnership working delivering a coordinated and consistent approach to prevention and reduction of youth homelessness in accordance with the Homeless Reduction Act 2018.
• Understanding the young person’s network to enable a return to family or kinship through mediation where safe and sustainable
• Advocacy and provision of emergency accommodation where needed.
• Enabling young people to engage in education, employment and training and to prepare for independence

Pathway 2

• Prevention of 16/17 years olds becoming Looked after Children
• Provision of short term emergency accommodation, supported accommodation (24/7 support), supported lodgings and move on accommodation
• Enabling young people to engage in education, employment and training and to prepare for independence