Approved List for Homecare and Support Services Contracts

Stockton on Tees Borough Council has a duty to deliver the highest possible quality of service to our customers in receipt of Home care and Support Services, including customers who have been assessed as needing a Domestic Support Service, adopting a flexible approach to customer's individual self assessed needs. Our long term aims are founded on supporting each customer and their carers to continue to live in their own home and in their chosen community, by enabling each customer to maintain their independence and preserve their quality of life.

It is the Councils intention to add successful providers to the Councils preferred providers list in meeting the Councils vision for self directed support services. This will enable customers to have choice and control over the services they select and purchase.

Any new provider may apply to be added to the approved list and must complete a process of Accreditation. The accreditation will be assessed by the Council for:
- Insurance and Financial Standing;
- Health & Safety Arrangements;
- Equality & Diversity;
- Technical Capacity (including the appropriate level of CQC Registration and Quality Star Rating).

If you wish to be included on the approved providers list for Adults Home Care and Support Services, please contact Rob.papworth@stockton.gov.uk or Melanie.smiles@stockton.gov.uk for the provision of services for learning disabled and / or customers with mental health.

The Council promotes new business innovation where robust demographic analysis and market research demonstrates gaps in provision of services especially from the voluntary and third sectors including local social enterprises; we look forward to hearing from you.