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Halton Borough Council is looking to commission a Short Term Supported Accommodation Service for Domestic Abuse and Homeless Families at Grangeway Court, Runcorn.

The purpose of this Service is to provide short-term Supported accommodation for two distinct cohorts: • Single adults or families that have a priority need for emergency short-term Supported accommodation due to experiencing domestic abuse • Families that that have a priority need for emergency short-term Supported accommodation due to experiencing homelessness The Service will provide access to Short-term Supported Accommodation at Grangeway Court, Runcorn.

The Service will offer good quality accommodation providing a warm and welcoming environment with essential facilities within a psychologically informed environment that is safe, secure and provides individuals with dignity and privacy.

The ethos of the Service is to focus on what matters most to each individual, supporting and empowering them to build better lives on their own terms, and where necessary helping them to achieve the personal change necessary to move on to independent, long-term housing.

The Service Provider will, in conjunction with the Council's Housing Solutions Team, provide advice, guidance and support to maximise opportunities for Service Users to access permanent accommodation.

The Service Provider will also provide Service Users with resettlement support for up to 4-6 weeks once families have secured long-term housing.

TUPE will apply to this contract.