Tender

Supported Living Framework Reopening1 2021

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

28 Apr 2021 at 13:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council is currently reopening its Supported Living Framework for care services, aimed at new placements within the supported living sector. This procurement process, classified under social work and related services, operates on a fixed cost basis, assessing tenders solely on quality. The tender is now open until 12pm on 23rd June 2021, with a projected contract start date of 21st August 2021 and ending on 28th February 2025. All submissions must be made electronically through Proactis. Interested parties can locate the relevant procurement documents in the provided links.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in care services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs). Providers will be able to establish themselves on the framework without existing services in Essex, allowing for new entrants to the market. The need for enhanced care solutions for complex adults also indicates a demand for innovative service delivery, making it an attractive proposition for businesses equipped to meet these requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supported Living Framework Reopening1 2021

Notice Description

Essex County Council are reopening our framework of providers of care services within supported living services for all new placements made. This framework operates on a fixed cost basis so tenders will be assessed on a 100% quality basis. Tenderers are required to submit bids via Proactis and procurement documents are available electronically at the link included within this notice. Bids must be submitted electronically by 12pm on 23rd June 2021. Providers are required to complete and pass the mandatory questions in order to secure a place on the framework, however providers seeking to deliver services to enhanced complex adults will be required to complete additional questions. These questions are optional and full details are included within the procurement documents. Providers will be required to identify all supported living schemes at which they are the primary care provider and bring them forward to the framework for ECC to make placements at for the published rates. Existing placements in any schemes brought forward shall transition on to the new terms and conditions of contract. This procurement is for the delivery of care services within supported living settings brought forward by the provider. This will cover all new placements made by the Council into supported living services and transition existing placements onto the new contract terms. There are no limits to the number of providers that can be accepted onto the framework or a requirement to have existing services in Essex. To access the opportunity please go to Proactis (https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login) where documents can be viewed free of charge.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/141df16b-5533-4ed8-b3c0-5d274d565c46
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£345,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Aug 2021 - 28 Feb 2025 3-4 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
Chris Gee
Contact Email
chris.gee2@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03330 137008

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

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