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title: "Skills and Employment Life Opportunities - Lot 1A Framework Agreement for Adults with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism - AWARD"
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# Skills and Employment Life Opportunities - Lot 1A Framework Agreement for Adults with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism - AWARD

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-54cb8361-cc30-40fb-9120-503da6ec13ea

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## Summary

The Norfolk County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of 'Skills and Employment Life Opportunities - Lot 1A Framework Agreement for Adults with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism'. This opportunity falls under the health and social work services industry category. The contract value is estimated at 95 million GBP, with a contract period from October 31, 2023, to March 31, 2033. The contract was awarded following an open procedure, with a tender period ending on September 25, 2023.

This tender by Norfolk County Council provides an opportunity for service providers to support adults with learning disabilities and/or autism through a Skills and Employment Pathway designed to enhance their employment prospects. Businesses offering guidance services, social work services without accommodation, daycare services, and related support services are well-suited to compete in this framework agreement. The 5-year contract term, with the possibility of extension, offers stability and growth potential for service providers targeting this specific social services sector.

## 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8221f98c-405e-443c-a54a-e1fb7f000365 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Oct 2023 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | ASSIST TRUST; BEYOND THE WALL; CLINKS CARE FARM; FENLAND AREA COMMUNITY ENTERPRISE TRUST; ICENI CARE; INDEPENDENCE MATTERS; REALISE FUTURES; SPECIAL NEEDS ENTERPRISES (NORFOLK) LIMITED T/A - STEPPING STONE |

## 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 Oct 2023 at 07:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8221f98c-405e-443c-a54a-e1fb7f000365

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8221f98c-405e-443c-a54a-e1fb7f000365
  18th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.norfolk.gov.uk

## Provenance

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