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For further details and to access the tender documents use the council's online procurement portal, The Chest https://www.the-chest.org.uk You must be registered on The Chest to be able to view the opportunity and submit a tender. Registration is simple and free on the above link. Ensure you read and understand the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and all of its appendices before completing the tender documents. Any clarification questions must be sent to the council via messaging on The Chest by the deadline stated in the ITT. 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You must answer the following three questions before completing the rest of the tender: If you cannot answer yes to all three of the questions below, you should not proceed further with this tender as your bid will be excluded. Are you registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to deliver care to people with a learning disability and / or autism and will you have held this registration for at least 12 months prior to the commencement of the contract (1st September 2026)? Do you currently hold a CQC rating of good or above? Do you currently own or rent a building that you are able to use to deliver the service? 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