--- title: "Skills and Employment Life Opportunities - Lot 1A Framework Agreement for Adults with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2eb4ed27-3c98-4fc2-b677-caab007efdb0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2eb4ed27-3c98-4fc2-b677-caab007efdb0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2eb4ed27-3c98-4fc2-b677-caab007efdb0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2eb4ed27-3c98-4fc2-b677-caab007efdb0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2023-09-18" --- # Skills and Employment Life Opportunities - Lot 1A Framework Agreement for Adults with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2eb4ed27-3c98-4fc2-b677-caab007efdb0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2eb4ed27-3c98-4fc2-b677-caab007efdb0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2eb4ed27-3c98-4fc2-b677-caab007efdb0.json) ## Summary The Norfolk County Council has initiated a procurement process for a framework agreement titled "Skills and Employment Life Opportunities - Lot 1A" aimed at providing services for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. The Council plans to carry out this procurement under the Light Touch Regime governing social services. The estimated value of the framework is £95,000,000 over a 5-year period from May 2023, with a possible extension of up to another 5 years. The tender period ends on September 25th, 2023. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the health and social work services sector, particularly those offering guidance services, social work services without accommodation, and daycare services. Businesses interested in supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism through skills and employment pathways may find this tender suitable. To participate, interested parties must register on Norfolk County Council's e-procurement system. The Council's contact person for this tender is Annie Southgate, reachable at annie.southgate@norfolk.gov.uk or 01603 708214. ## Notice This is the application process to offer the Skills and Employment Pathway under Lot 1A. We initially opened this Framework for the provision of service for People with Learning Disability and or Autism (PWLDA) under Lot 1. If you wish to apply to deliver Skills and Employment Services under Lot1a. This application form includes the application to Lot 1 (If you are not already on Lot 1 of this Framework), which covers basis questions and minimum standards you are required to adhere to and specific questions applicable to deliver services under the Skills and Employment Pathway described in the service specification attached at Appendix C - Schedule 2 Lot 1A The Framework Agreement Lot 1A - creates the foundation to support three distinct pathways which have specific and focused outcomes for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. The Skills and Employment Pathway has been designed to identify people's ambitions and aspirations by supporting individuals through an up-to 2-year programme that works towards a paid employment outcome. This pathway seeks to develop individual's skills and knowledge, whilst using their strengths and abilities to enhance their opportunities to enable people to reach their full potential. The framework is for 5 years from May 2023, with the option to extend for up to a further 5 years subject to agreement of Norfolk County Council with the service providers. The Council is subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and will be carrying out this procurement in accordance with the Light Touch Regime which applies to social services. The value given is an estimate based over the full framework term. Additional information: The value given is an estimate based over the full framework term for all lots. This procurement will be managed electronically via the Council's e-procurement system. To participate in this procurement, applicants must first be registered on the system at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc Once registered you will be able to express an interest in this project and have access to the documents. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55d885d4-e8bb-4ca4-acf4-d59f0bad38fa | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Sep 2023 | | Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2033 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £95,000,000 | | 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 | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | NORFOLK | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR1 2DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk | | Local authority | Norwich | | Electoral ward | Lakenham | | Westminster constituency | Norwich South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation - 85312100 - Daycare services - 85312310 - Guidance services ## Release History - 18 Sep 2023 at 10:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55d885d4-e8bb-4ca4-acf4-d59f0bad38fa - 18 Sep 2023 at 10:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55d885d4-e8bb-4ca4-acf4-d59f0bad38fa - 22 Aug 2023 at 10:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55d885d4-e8bb-4ca4-acf4-d59f0bad38fa - 17 Aug 2023 at 07:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55d885d4-e8bb-4ca4-acf4-d59f0bad38fa ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55d885d4-e8bb-4ca4-acf4-d59f0bad38fa 18th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.norfolk.gov.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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