--- title: "Independent Supported Living Service for Adults with High Level Needs Flexible Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-05bcb554-565f-4244-a8ad-195bfc82bce6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-05bcb554-565f-4244-a8ad-195bfc82bce6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-05bcb554-565f-4244-a8ad-195bfc82bce6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-05bcb554-565f-4244-a8ad-195bfc82bce6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL" published: "2024-03-15" --- # Independent Supported Living Service for Adults with High Level Needs Flexible Framework Buyer: SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-05bcb554-565f-4244-a8ad-195bfc82bce6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-05bcb554-565f-4244-a8ad-195bfc82bce6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-05bcb554-565f-4244-a8ad-195bfc82bce6.json) ## Summary The South Tyneside Council has initiated a tender for the provision of an Independent Supported Living Service for Adults with High Level Needs through a Flexible Framework Agreement. The contract is divided into 2 lots: one for Learning Disabilities and/or Neurodevelopmental Disorders and the other for Mental Health Needs. The deadline for tender submissions is 19th April 2024, and the contract period is set to start on 1st July 2024 until 30th June 2028. The procurement method involves setting up an open framework under the Light Touch Regime. This tender offers an opportunity for service providers in the health and social work sector to expand their business by offering high-quality independent supported living services to adults with specific care needs. Providers need to meet the required standards and should be able to demonstrate current CQC registration for Personal Care. Businesses suited for this opportunity include those with experience in delivering similar services and are capable of meeting the application process and Service Specification set by the Council. ## Notice The purpose of this Flexible Framework Agreement (FFA) is to create a list of Providers who can offer high quality independent supported living services for adult with high level care and support needs. In order to deliver this Contract, you will be required to evidence that you hold current CQC registration for the provision of Personal Care for the particular client group you are bidding for and have a proven track record of delivering similar services. The Council is creating this FFA without restrictions to the number of Providers who can join, only that they meet all the requirements of the application process and Service Specification. The Flexible Framework Agreement (Contract) will be an open framework for new applications every three months throughout the duration of the Contract to give Providers the opportunity to join the FFA during its life. The Contract consists of 2 Lots: Lot 1 - Learning Disabilities and / or Neurodevelopmental Disorders Lot 2 - Mental Health Needs Applicants may apply for one or both lots. Suppliers will be required to express interest in this opportunity on the NEPO ProContract system. If not already registered on ProContract please register at the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com. Suppliers will then be granted access to the application documentation - Project Number DN714950. Please note that registering on ProContract and expressing interest does not mean that you have bid for the tender - once the above steps are complete you will be required to complete and submit the flexible framework application documentation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12def2ae-b958-4f17-a960-1e570394d354 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Setting up an open framework under Light Touch Regime | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Mar 2024 | | Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £124,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL | | Locality | SOUTH SHIELDS | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE33 2RL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | South Tyneside | | Electoral ward | Beacon and Bents | | Westminster constituency | South Shields | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 15 Mar 2024 at 08:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12def2ae-b958-4f17-a960-1e570394d354 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12def2ae-b958-4f17-a960-1e570394d354 15th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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