Tender

Framework Agreement for LAC and SEN Residential and/or Education Services and Family Assessments under the Light Touch Regime Lot 5 only

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Jun 2019 at 08:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council is currently seeking submissions for a Framework Agreement titled "Framework Agreement for LAC and SEN Residential and/or Education Services and Family Assessments under the Light Touch Regime Lot 5 only." This procurement, classified under the Social Work Services industry, is in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 15th July 2019. The total estimated value of the contract is £250,000, and the services will be delivered primarily within the East of England. The contract period is set to commence on 14th August 2019 and extend until 31st March 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that specialise in family assessment services, both residentially and in community settings. Companies well-suited for this contract should have expertise in parenting assessments and a strong understanding of child protection principles, as the contract aims to enhance service outcomes such as reducing delays in care proceedings and ensuring children's safety. The open procurement method indicates a competitive landscape, allowing new entrants to engage and innovate within the framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for LAC and SEN Residential and/or Education Services and Family Assessments under the Light Touch Regime Lot 5 only

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to purchase Family Assessment services - both residential and in the community. Full details of the requirement can be found in the Service Specification, which forms a Schedule to the Terms and Conditions. This is a light touch regime Framework Agreement being let under Regulations 74 to 77 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended), under which the Council has flexibility regarding the process or procedure to be used when purchasing certain services, which includes Lac and SEN and family assessment services. In this instance, the Council is extending a Framework Agreement with multiple suppliers that sets out the terms and conditions for buying specific services (call - offs). The Framework Agreement differs from those let under the non-light touch regime in that the Council, exercising its flexibility, will keep the Framework open for new applicants. It is the Council's intention that new providers will be able to apply to join the Framework on an open basis on the same terms and conditions and on the same criteria as stated in the invitation to tender, unless the Council deems that amendments are required as a result of changes in legislation or changes within the Council. The Council reserves the right however, to close the framework for new applications if it deems this appropriate. The Council is exercising its right to extend the service specification under the existing Framework Agreement to include areas of provision not included in the contract at the outset of this Framework Agreement. As the Council is extending the service specification, all providers whether they had previously applied to join the framework or not, will be eligible to apply to provide services against the extended service specification. This Lot 5b is for community parenting assessments. The aim of the service is to assess parenting capacity and make evidenced judgements about parents' capacity to provide good enough parenting in relation to the specific needs of their children. The prime function of the assessment service will be to advise NCC children's services and provide recommendations for future actions. Service outcomes are: (a) to reduce delay in care proceedings; (b) to inform care plans in a timely and efficient manner; (c) to keep children safe; (d) develop outcome focused child protection plans based on 'signs of safety'; and 'strengthening families' approaches; (e) engagement with families (including extended families and friendship groups) to ensure that children are safe. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://in-iendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/Home Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eb4ff0b5-c64d-443e-b295-eee56db15262
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/528211de-1892-47a5-9061-3de43bcefc95
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Aug 2019 - 31 Mar 2027 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
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
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

Further Information

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