Request for Information Extra Care Sheltered Housing at Mora Burnet House

Introduction Extra Care Sheltered Housing supports older people to maintain or develop their independence within the community for a longer period of time than might otherwise be the case.

It can prevent an unnecessary move to more institutionalised care settings.

Extra Care Sheltered Housing combines the advantages of high quality, self-contained accommodation occupied with full tenancy rights by the tenant, with a flexible model of care which can be increased or decreased in response to individual needs.

The service enables the tenants to retain control over their own lives while receiving the support they need in a secure environment.

This request for information details the care and housing related support services, social activities and tenancy support to be provided in the extra care sheltered housing scheme.

The contract will commence in October 2018 for a maximum of 18 months.

All the functions of social activity, care, independent living and housing related support within the scheme will be integrated so as to provide a seamless service to tenants.

In the provision of this service, the Council and its partners require the Extra Care Provider to adopt the philosophy and be pro-active in meeting the principles / outcomes in the Department of Health White Paper: 'Our Health, Our Care, Our Say, Equity and Excellence and Capable Communities and Active Lives.

Please complete the attached Request for information Dear Supplier, You are invited to submit a response to the Request for Information to provide Extra Care Housing at Mora Burnet House, 37 Winchester Rd, London NW3 for LB Camden.

The key details are set out in the attached document which you should take into account in your response.

Please complete the Request for Information questions enclosed with these instructions and submit them by email to david.walsh@camden.gov.uk no later than midday Thursday 13th September 2018.

Please direct any questions regarding the content or process of this Request for Information via email to Philip Darby at philip.darby@camden.gov.uk (please cc in David Walsh at david.walsh@camden.gov.uk) The deadline for submitting questions is Monday 10th August 2018 4pm.

I look forward to receiving your response.

Yours faithfully, David Walsh Procurement Project Manager Corporate Procurement the London Borough of Camden is a vibrant and diverse inner London Borough.

For more information please go to our website at www.camden.gov.uk Please note this is a request for information only and is not a tender exercise. please do not submit quotes.