June 2008

Complex needs Tender

On behalf of the Supporting People Commissioning Body, Sandwell Council invites suitably qualified and experienced organisations to express their interest in providing a Housing - Related Support Service for People with challenging and complex behaviour. For more information go to Current Tender Opportunities.

January 2008

Quality Assessment Framework workshop

Purpose: to reach an agreed understanding between Sandwell Supporting People and Providers of Level A of the QAF standards and evidence requirements.

More specifically to consider:

• Are there any barriers to meeting the standards? What are they?
• What types of evidence will be needed? Are there easier/more difficult ways of gaining evidence?
• What evidence is non-negotiable and what might look different for different providers?
• What examples of Level A working can providers offer as a resource for each other and for the SP team?
• Feedback any disagreements and queries