--- title: "AQP Learning Disability Supported Living Care in Northamptonshire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-20a52f55-7a76-449e-b1c8-c1dd0ca28f81" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-20a52f55-7a76-449e-b1c8-c1dd0ca28f81" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-20a52f55-7a76-449e-b1c8-c1dd0ca28f81.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-20a52f55-7a76-449e-b1c8-c1dd0ca28f81.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NEL COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2018-07-06" --- # AQP Learning Disability Supported Living Care in Northamptonshire Buyer: NEL COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20a52f55-7a76-449e-b1c8-c1dd0ca28f81 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-20a52f55-7a76-449e-b1c8-c1dd0ca28f81) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-20a52f55-7a76-449e-b1c8-c1dd0ca28f81.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "AQP Learning Disability Supported Living Care in Northamptonshire" is being conducted by the NEL Commissioning Support Unit on behalf of NHS Nene and Corby Clinical Commissioning Groups. This process falls under the health services category and is located in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions closing on 6th August 2018, and the contract period is set to commence on 1st November 2018, lasting for 29 months, with an option for a 12-month extension. The procurement will follow an Any Qualified Provider (AQP) method, encouraging a diverse range of service providers to bid for the contract. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in learning disability care and supported living services. Companies that can provide person-centred care, personal assistance, medication support, and social care activities would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the requirement for consistent high-quality service delivery in the supported living sector aligns with their operational capabilities and community engagement practices. ## Notice NHS Nene Clinical Commissioning Group and NHS Corby Clinical Commissioning Group wish to establish a number of qualified providers who can provide consistently high quality, person centered and flexible supported living care services for people with learning difficulties. Supported living, in the context of this Any Qualified Provider Contract, will be considered an extension to Domiciliary Care due to individuals needing continuous support tailored to their needs to enable individuals to be as autonomous and independent as possible. Supported living care will involve the provision of some or all of the following (this is not an exhaustive list): * Assistance with personal care, which can be defined as undertaking any activity which requires a degree of personal and physical contact to enable the individual to undertake such functions as washing, bathing or shaving, toileting, getting in and out of bed, dressing, eating, drinking and communicating. * Support at various times including sleeping/waking nights. * Under specified and documented circumstances, assistance with medication. * Facilitating access to health and implementation of healthcare interventions when this is determined by a clinician. * Domestic tasks including supporting the person with meal preparation, shopping, laundry, and keeping their environment clean and free from hazards. * Social care and wellbeing activities to enhance quality of life to include supporting individuals with access to the community, meaningful activities including hobbies, vocational and employment, enabling friendships and relationships. * Liaise with the housing landlord on property matters where appropriate and supporting them to be good tenants. * Assistance with financial matters including banking, utility bills and supporting with managing the individual's home/tenancy. The service will be procured through an Any Qualified Provider process. The contract duration will be 29 months with a possible 12 month extension. All relevant documentation can be found on the ProContract procurement portal at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Login/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a24ed2da-fa23-482a-b181-02e1ff4c1b58 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | NEL COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | NORTHAMPTON | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN3 6BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | | Local authority | West Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Boothville and Parklands | | Westminster constituency | Northampton North | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 6 Jul 2018 at 15:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a24ed2da-fa23-482a-b181-02e1ff4c1b58 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a24ed2da-fa23-482a-b181-02e1ff4c1b58 6th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Login/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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