Tender

Specialist Support for Adults with Learning Disabilities

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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17 Jul 2017 at 12:09

Tender Notice
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08 Jul 2017 at 11:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council is currently managing a tender for "Specialist Support for Adults with Learning Disabilities." This procurement, classified under health and social work services, is taking place in Braintree, East of England. The tender is at the planning stage, with the submission deadline set for 18th August 2017. The successful provider will deliver support for a group of ten adults with learning disabilities and autism, requiring specialised assistance in a supported living scheme. A site visit is scheduled for 19th July 2017, followed by a bidders' event on 26th July 2017, allowing potential vendors to gather essential information about the project's needs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in providing health and social care services, particularly those experienced in supporting individuals with complex needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are encouraged to participate, as they can leverage their expertise in personal care and community access. This contract not only allows for business growth within the public sector but also contributes to the wellbeing of a vulnerable population, making it an appealing prospect for qualified service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Support for Adults with Learning Disabilities

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate Instead of: null Read: null Other additional information: Please be advised that in order to access the tender documents, please use the following Access Code : PS762264B7 to locate this opportunity. The Council has arranged a site visit for prospective providers on 19th July 2017 from 10:00 to 13:00 at the premises where this service will be delivered at: Evegate, 1 Thistley Green Road Braintree Essex CM7 9SE. In addition, the Council would like to invite prospective candidates to attend a bidder's event day on 26th July 2017 from 10:00 to 12:00. Essex County Council is seeking to secure a provider to deliver specialist support within a supported living scheme in Braintree to a group of ten (10) adults with learning disabilities /and or autism who may also exhibit challenging behaviour. The people within this scheme will require high levels of specialist support due to the complexity of their needs. In addition, they will require some adaptations to the property including but not limited to, Assistive Technology to minimise the requirements for on- going staff. The support required will be detailed in each person's individual support plan, however it is likely to include support with personal care, accessing the community, and helping the person to manage their own behaviour through understanding potential triggers and developing strategies to manage these. The support will also ensure that any potential risks arising from the person's behaviour are managed safely.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1dd1a93-957d-4d7f-8bde-b8986d72f37f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2023 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rachel.horne@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+443330322307

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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