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2324-0169 Learning Disabilities Experts by Experience

ISLINGTON

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29 Oct 2024 at 19:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Islington has completed the procurement process titled "2324-0169 Learning Disabilities Experts by Experience," targeting the health and social work services sector. This procurement, classified under CPV code 85000000, involved the participation of the strategic procurement team at Islington Council and culminated with the award going to The Elfrida Company. The open procedure was employed as the procurement method, focusing on quality 80% and cost 20%. The project aimed to drive and shape the learning disability agenda, improve service standards through quality audits, and pursue opportunities to become self-sustaining. The contract period began on 6 July 2024 and runs through to 31 July 2029, with an estimated total value of £329,630. Key milestones included the tender period ending on 24 May 2024, with the contract award date on 16 October 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in delivering health and social work services, especially those capable of providing expertise in the learning disabilities sector. Organisations with a focus on quality improvement, easy-read consultation, and training services are well-placed to benefit. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises are particularly encouraged, given the contract’s suitability criteria. By participating, businesses can enhance their standing in the market, gain experience in handling municipal contracts, and contribute to a vital service area within the Islington community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2324-0169 Learning Disabilities Experts by Experience

Notice Description

The LD Experts by Experience Service has the following aims: * to shape and drive the learning disability agenda for Islington * to contribute to improving the standards of in-house and commissioned services by quality auditing * to share expertise e.g. through joint recruitment, easy-read consultation, and awareness training * to pursue opportunities to become self-sustaining by generating income through additional relevant activities beyond the specified service * to empower people with learning disabilities and their family carers by recruiting, employing, training, developing, and retaining a diverse group of adults to carry out the functions of the consultation service * to upskill supported employees with a view to preparing for the wider world of work, where appropriate. The estimated total value of this contract is PS329,630 based on PS65,000 per annum. The approximate start date was 6 July 2024. The initial contract period is for 24 months and 26 days to 31 July 2026 with the option to extend for three additional periods of not less than 3 months and not more than one year each (maximum total of 60 months plus 26 days). The contract was awarded to the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) based on the highest scoring quotation based on quality 80% and cost 20%.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d3f46369-7d6e-41c4-8ed5-a4e1ab9adadf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2a4a1b1-f1df-4db3-bbfe-cd2d8edec473
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£329,630 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£329,630 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
16 Oct 2024 - 31 Jul 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ISLINGTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 2UD
Post Town
North London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
St Mary's & St James'
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE ELFRIDA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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