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# Domiciliary Care 2018 - Contract 1

Buyer: NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a3318aac-8a4c-4ee6-8ca3-755b5f3586bb

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## Summary

The North Somerset Council is currently undertaking an open tender process titled "Domiciliary Care 2018 - Contract 1," aimed at establishing a Framework Agreement for Specialist Care and Support services. This tender is intended for the provision of services related to learning disabilities, mental health, acquired brain injuries, and autism, available throughout the North Somerset area. The tender period is set to conclude on 8th November 2018, with the contract expected to commence from 1st April 2019 and extend until 31st March 2023, allowing for further extension. This procurement falls under the "Health and social work services" category with a total estimated value of £61,206,000, and it employs an open procurement method. 

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those with expertise in supporting individuals with learning and physical disabilities, mental health disorders, and autism. Companies, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and not-for-profit organisations, would be well-positioned to compete, especially those capable of providing tailored care packages and flexible service delivery options. By engaging with the North Somerset Council through this framework, providers can secure contracts that facilitate stable growth while contributing positively to community health outcomes in the region.

## Notice

An open Framework Agreement for Specialist Care and Support with two Lots. Suppliers can apply to be placed on the framework throughout the term. This will incorporate services for adults and children in the following groups; * Learning disabilities * Mental health * Acquired brain injury, autism and transitions The service is to be available throughout the area of North Somerset for those providers wishing to provide care and support services within the North Somerset boundary. If you are a current provider of services to a North Somerset Client who lives outside of the North Somerset boundary, you must apply to this Framework to continue providing services to these Clients. Lot 1 Specialised Care and Support Services Supported Living for Shared Accommodation, Core Support, 24-hour packages and Clients who have packages which are 105 hours or more per week. It will cover Clients with a Learning Disability, Mental Health Disorder, Physical Disabilities/ and or an Acquired Brain Injury, Autism and Transitions. Providers attached to this Framework Agreement will allow North Somerset Council to undertake a flexible approach to procuring Care and Support into supported living. North Somerset Council may undertake mini expressions when a client has a 24-hour package, there is core support a shared element of care and support, when a client has 105 hours of care and support a week or more, or a new supported living scheme is being developed. Lot 2 Specialised Care and Support Individualised Packages for people with a Learning Disability, Mental Health Disorder, Physical Disabilities/ and or an Acquired Brain Injury, Autism and Transitions. Providers attached to this framework will all allow North Somerset Council to undertake a flexible approach to procuring smaller packages or care and support. All packages through this Lot will be for one to one support to a client which has under 105 hours per week and who does not need support overnight in the form of a sleep in or waking night. Providers will access and accept packages of Care and Support through North Somerset Councils Contracts and Commissioning Team and this will be in line with Appendix 4 The Care Package Process.*This is an Open Framework Contract (4 years with an optional extension for a further 2 years). Suppliers can apply to join the framework throughout the term. The first 'round' will close at 13pm on 8th November 2018. Please apply via the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=5c7447d0-c0c7-e811-80ef-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75a1c5a3-e562-477e-bf46-c2c2b2539a60 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 9 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £61,206,000 |
| 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 | NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | WESTON-SUPER-MARE |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS23 1UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset |
| Local authority | North Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Weston-super-Mare Central |
| Westminster constituency | Weston-super-Mare |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2018 at 08:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75a1c5a3-e562-477e-bf46-c2c2b2539a60
- 8 Oct 2018 at 12:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0705136f-e60d-416b-9d53-6f334811e82d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75a1c5a3-e562-477e-bf46-c2c2b2539a60
  9th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0705136f-e60d-416b-9d53-6f334811e82d
  8th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=5c7447d0-c0c7-e811-80ef-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21

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