Tender

Supported Employment Services for People with Learning Disabilities, Mental Health issues and Physical Disabilities

DORSET COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

17 Mar 2021 at 11:21

Tender Notice
Planning

06 Oct 2020 at 08:33

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dorset Council is seeking tenders for the provision of Supported Employment Services aimed at assisting individuals with learning disabilities, mental health issues, and physical disabilities. The procurement, classified under health and social work services, has a budget of £400,000 and is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 19 April 2021. The contract is expected to begin on 1 July 2021 and will run until 30 June 2024. This initiative aims to create meaningful employment opportunities across the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on providing support services to vulnerable individuals, particularly those that specialise in employment training and social inclusion. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this tender particularly relevant, as it seeks to partner with organisations that can deliver a holistic service to promote economic wellbeing and support for people facing various challenges in accessing employment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supported Employment Services for People with Learning Disabilities, Mental Health issues and Physical Disabilities

Notice Description

Dorset Council has ambitious plans to commission a service that supports people in a holistic and strengths-based way, creating a clear pathway to employment and meaningful work placements. Historically, people who use our services have remained NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training), and longer term this is likely to increase their reliance on funded social care services at a time when Local Authority resources are under increasing pressure. Directly providing employment opportunities for people we support is not a statutory duty of Dorset Council, however it is a statutory duty, where needs are eligible under the Care Act, to enable employment and training to be provided. This service is commissioned primarily for people we support living with learning disabilities and mental health needs and physical disabilities, however other people with an eligible need may access the service. The authority recognises its duty under the Care Act to ensure employment and volunteering opportunities are available to people with disabilities and other vulnerable adults. The Supported Employment Service will ensure people access and maintain supported employment that is realistic and sustainable; supporting people to achieve economic wellbeing and social inclusion whilst maximising their potential as a person living in Dorset. The service will be sourcing and supporting a variety of work and work-related opportunities for people (16 years +) with Learning Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Mental Health needs, Autism and others support needs, across Dorset.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d46213a3-258b-4d15-b63f-ffe2932c41de
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2241d369-62e4-478c-a41b-1ff47e93ec5d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Oct 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2024 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
DORSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Angela Pavey
Contact Email
angela.pavey@dorsetcc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1305221280

Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1UZ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Further Information

Notice Documents

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