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Skills and Employment Life Opportunities - Lot 1A Framework Agreement for Adults with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism - AWARD

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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18 Oct 2023 at 07:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of 'Skills and Employment Life Opportunities - Lot 1A Framework Agreement for Adults with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism'. This opportunity falls under the health and social work services industry category. The contract value is estimated at 95 million GBP, with a contract period from October 31, 2023, to March 31, 2033. The contract was awarded following an open procedure, with a tender period ending on September 25, 2023.

This tender by Norfolk County Council provides an opportunity for service providers to support adults with learning disabilities and/or autism through a Skills and Employment Pathway designed to enhance their employment prospects. Businesses offering guidance services, social work services without accommodation, daycare services, and related support services are well-suited to compete in this framework agreement. The 5-year contract term, with the possibility of extension, offers stability and growth potential for service providers targeting this specific social services sector.

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Notice Title

Skills and Employment Life Opportunities - Lot 1A Framework Agreement for Adults with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism - AWARD

Notice Description

This is the application process to offer the Skills and Employment Pathway under Lot 1A. We initially opened this Framework for the provision of service for People with Learning Disability and or Autism (PWLDA) under Lot 1. If you wish to apply to deliver Skills and Employment Services under Lot1a. This application form includes the application to Lot 1 (If you are not already on Lot 1 of this Framework), which covers basis questions and minimum standards you are required to adhere to and specific questions applicable to deliver services under the Skills and Employment Pathway described in the service specification attached at Appendix C - Schedule 2 Lot 1A The Framework Agreement Lot 1A - creates the foundation to support three distinct pathways which have specific and focused outcomes for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. The Skills and Employment Pathway has been designed to identify people's ambitions and aspirations by supporting individuals through an up-to 2-year programme that works towards a paid employment outcome. This pathway seeks to develop individual's skills and knowledge, whilst using their strengths and abilities to enhance their opportunities to enable people to reach their full potential. The framework is for 5 years from May 2023, with the option to extend for up to a further 5 years subject to agreement of Norfolk County Council with the service providers. The Council is subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and will be carrying out this procurement in accordance with the Light Touch Regime which applies to social services. The value given is an estimate based over the full framework term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-54cb8361-cc30-40fb-9120-503da6ec13ea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8221f98c-405e-443c-a54a-e1fb7f000365
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

85312100 - Daycare services

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORFOLK
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

ASSIST TRUST

BEYOND THE WALL

CLINKS CARE FARM

FENLAND AREA COMMUNITY ENTERPRISE TRUST

ICENI CARE

INDEPENDENCE MATTERS

REALISE FUTURES

SPECIAL NEEDS ENTERPRISES (NORFOLK) LIMITED T/A - STEPPING STONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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