--- title: "Supported Living Framework Reopening1 2021" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2cd5a409-a73a-4b43-9faf-df97dbfec75e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2cd5a409-a73a-4b43-9faf-df97dbfec75e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2cd5a409-a73a-4b43-9faf-df97dbfec75e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2cd5a409-a73a-4b43-9faf-df97dbfec75e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-04-28" --- # Supported Living Framework Reopening1 2021 Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2cd5a409-a73a-4b43-9faf-df97dbfec75e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2cd5a409-a73a-4b43-9faf-df97dbfec75e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2cd5a409-a73a-4b43-9faf-df97dbfec75e.json) ## Summary Essex County Council is currently reopening its Supported Living Framework for care services, aimed at new placements within the supported living sector. This procurement process, classified under social work and related services, operates on a fixed cost basis, assessing tenders solely on quality. The tender is now open until 12pm on 23rd June 2021, with a projected contract start date of 21st August 2021 and ending on 28th February 2025. All submissions must be made electronically through Proactis. Interested parties can locate the relevant procurement documents in the provided links. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in care services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs). Providers will be able to establish themselves on the framework without existing services in Essex, allowing for new entrants to the market. The need for enhanced care solutions for complex adults also indicates a demand for innovative service delivery, making it an attractive proposition for businesses equipped to meet these requirements. ## Notice Essex County Council are reopening our framework of providers of care services within supported living services for all new placements made. This framework operates on a fixed cost basis so tenders will be assessed on a 100% quality basis. Tenderers are required to submit bids via Proactis and procurement documents are available electronically at the link included within this notice. Bids must be submitted electronically by 12pm on 23rd June 2021. Providers are required to complete and pass the mandatory questions in order to secure a place on the framework, however providers seeking to deliver services to enhanced complex adults will be required to complete additional questions. These questions are optional and full details are included within the procurement documents. Providers will be required to identify all supported living schemes at which they are the primary care provider and bring them forward to the framework for ECC to make placements at for the published rates. Existing placements in any schemes brought forward shall transition on to the new terms and conditions of contract. This procurement is for the delivery of care services within supported living settings brought forward by the provider. This will cover all new placements made by the Council into supported living services and transition existing placements onto the new contract terms. There are no limits to the number of providers that can be accepted onto the framework or a requirement to have existing services in Essex. To access the opportunity please go to Proactis (https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login) where documents can be viewed free of charge. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/141df16b-5533-4ed8-b3c0-5d274d565c46 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Aug 2021 - 28 Feb 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £345,000,000 | | 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CHELMSFORD | | Post town | Chelmsford | | Postcode | CM1 1QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex | | Local authority | Chelmsford | | Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central | | Westminster constituency | Chelmsford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 28 Apr 2021 at 13:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/141df16b-5533-4ed8-b3c0-5d274d565c46 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/141df16b-5533-4ed8-b3c0-5d274d565c46 28th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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