Tender

Learning Disability Open Framework Agreement for Providers in Somerset (DPS)

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Jul 2020 at 11:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Somerset County Council is in the tender stage of the procurement process for the "Learning Disability Open Framework Agreement for Providers in Somerset (DPS)." This framework, valued at £60 million, focuses on health and social work services specifically aimed at supporting adults with learning disabilities in the South West of the United Kingdom. The tender period is open until 31 August 2021, with services including Supported Living, Domiciliary Care, Employment Support, Residential Care, and Daytime Support. All interested parties must register their interest via the Proactis portal or the Suppliers South West website.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in care services, particularly those providing support for adults with learning disabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this a suitable competition. Providers that can deliver innovative solutions to improve independence, choice, and community integration are encouraged to participate, contributing to a vital service while potentially expanding their business in the social care sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Learning Disability Open Framework Agreement for Providers in Somerset (DPS)

Notice Description

Somerset County Council wishes to establish an Open Framework Agreement under which to procure care services for adults with a particular focus on Adults with Learning Disabilities within Somerset via the Proactis portal The total value of the Open Framework over the agreement period for all service areas is GBP 60,000,000 Somerset County Council has a duty to provide a package of care for Adults with a particular focus on Adults with Learning Disabilities in Somerset. There is a need to provide Supported Living and Domiciliary care to aid people to live where they choose and get the care they need to do so. Employment support is an essential service the council look to provide; the councils commissioning intentions are to get at least 1 in 5 people into paid jobs or self- employment by 2025. Other services include Residential Care including Short Breaks and also Daytime Support. The outcomes focused service specifications that relate to these services have been coproduced with customers and carers. They focus on promoting independence, choice, control and integration with communities. Somerset County Council is managing this procurement process in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102) To register an interest please visit supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk and search latest opportunities for Somerset CC and view the advert. The framework is split into service areas; providers will be able to express an interest for one or more service area(s) as follows - * Service Area 1 - Supported Living * Service Area 2 - Domiciliary Care * Service Area 3 - Employment Support * Service Area 4 - Residential Care Including Short Breaks * Service Area 5 - Daytime Support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fe10a94-067e-4459-b119-5fd70806d81a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 30 days
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
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Further Information

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