--- title: "ASC003/2019 Focussed Care and Support Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1e3584b0-d914-4f1a-b940-b6c0ed4e5b57" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1e3584b0-d914-4f1a-b940-b6c0ed4e5b57" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1e3584b0-d914-4f1a-b940-b6c0ed4e5b57.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1e3584b0-d914-4f1a-b940-b6c0ed4e5b57.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MIDDLESBROUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-11-01" --- # ASC003/2019 Focussed Care and Support Framework Buyer: MIDDLESBROUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e3584b0-d914-4f1a-b940-b6c0ed4e5b57 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1e3584b0-d914-4f1a-b940-b6c0ed4e5b57) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1e3584b0-d914-4f1a-b940-b6c0ed4e5b57.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "ASC003/2019 Focussed Care and Support Framework" is conducted by Middlesbrough Borough Council, aimed at providing health and social work services within the North East region of the United Kingdom. This open tender is currently in the active stage, with the submission deadline set for 7th January 2020. The overall contract value amounts to £75,000,000, with a minimum threshold of £37,500,000, and the contract period is planned from 1st June 2020 to 31st May 2028. The opportunity encompasses four lots targeting learning disabilities, mental health (functional), physical disabilities, and shared lives support services. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in providing enablement care and support for individuals with varying needs, such as learning disabilities and mental health challenges, will find this contract particularly suitable. As tenderers can bid for all four lots and may be awarded multiple lots, this contract allows organisations to expand their service offerings and grow their presence in the public sector. ## Notice Middlesbrough Council are seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced Providers who wish to be considered for a contract on the Focussed Care and Support Framework for persons aged 16+. This will replace the existing Disabilities, Enablement and Support Framework and the Mental Health (functional) Framework. There are 4 Lots: Lot 1 Learning Disabilities - To provide enablement care and support in supported accommodation and in the community to persons where the primary need is learning disabilities. It is recognised that some individuals will have needs that do not sit under any one of the primary support needs above, but whose care and support can be met through this contract, for example: individuals with autism. Lot 2 Mental Health (Functional) - To provide enablement care and support in supported accommodation and in the community to persons where the primary need is mental health. It is recognised that some individuals will have needs that do not sit under any one of the primary support needs above, but whose care and support can be met through this contract, for example: individuals with autism. Lot 3 Physical Disabilities - To provide enablement care and support in the community to persons where the primary need is physical disabilities It is recognised that some individuals will have needs that do not sit under any one of the primary support needs above, but whose care and support can be met through this contract, for example: individuals with autism. Lot 4 Shared Lives (Separate Specification but will sit under the Focussed Care and Support Framework) - To provide a service whereby service users are matched with carers who open their homes and can provide enablement care and support on a permanent, short stay respite or day care arrangement. Tenderers have the opportunity to bid for all Lots and may be awarded all Lots. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75ca0c60-1211-4ada-81aa-29759bd31b3d | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Nov 2019 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2020 - 31 May 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £75,000,000 | | 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 | MIDDLESBROUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH | | Post town | Cleveland | | Postcode | TS1 9FZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley | | ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside | | Local authority | Middlesbrough | | Electoral ward | Newport | | Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 1 Nov 2019 at 11:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75ca0c60-1211-4ada-81aa-29759bd31b3d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75ca0c60-1211-4ada-81aa-29759bd31b3d 1st November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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