--- title: "Adult Care Assessors for Older People - Catch-Up" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a96a04f9-363c-4d14-bc3a-5939a6442386" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a96a04f9-363c-4d14-bc3a-5939a6442386" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a96a04f9-363c-4d14-bc3a-5939a6442386.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a96a04f9-363c-4d14-bc3a-5939a6442386.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2023-04-04" --- # Adult Care Assessors for Older People - Catch-Up Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a96a04f9-363c-4d14-bc3a-5939a6442386 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a96a04f9-363c-4d14-bc3a-5939a6442386) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a96a04f9-363c-4d14-bc3a-5939a6442386.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Norfolk County Council involves the award of a contract for Adult Care Assessors for Older People under the Health and social work services category. The contract aims to reduce holding lists, ensuring timely support for individuals needing community care services. Norfolk County Council is seeking a partner to complete Care Act assessments and support plans, with a contract value of £750,000 GBP. The tender period ends on 3rd May 2023, and the contract period runs from 7th June 2023 to 2nd July 2024. This tender opportunity provides a platform for specialist agencies in health and social work services to engage with Norfolk County Council for potential business expansion. Businesses offering social work services without accommodation and related services are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold, welcoming SMEs and VCSEs. Businesses must register on the Council's e-procurement system to participate and must adhere to quality standards and provide necessary qualifications for assessors and social workers. ## Notice Norfolk County Council wish to award a contract to reduce holding lists at pace to ensure people are supported in a timely manner and are supported to achieve ideal outcomes - living in the right place with the right level of support'. Norfolk County Council, like many other local authorities, has a holding list of referrals for people waiting an intervention including a Care Act assessment or reassessment, including supporting our focused post discharge assessment work. Undertaking Care Act assessments and reassessments is a statutory requirement where a person appears to the local authority to be in need of a community care service. The assessment of need, including a determination of eligibility under the Act, will include a strength's-based discussion between the person referred, their representatives and the assessor, where they will discuss care and support needs, and the goals the person wishes to achieve. This will include identifying the person's strengths, capacity within the person's social networks and local community to help and how the local authority will support the person to promote their independence to prevent, reduce and delay the need for formal care services. Where formal care services are required, the assessor will complete a Care & Support Plan with the person and help broker the services required either from community assets or commissioned services. Where safeguarding concerns, harm or other risks are identified, the assessor will ensure an appropriate response is arranged, usually supported or led by the local authority. The completion of the Care Act assessment or reassessment and Care & Support Plan for individuals who are on the Holding list will therefore be of benefit to the individuals and those supporting them, as well as supporting Norfolk County Council to meet its statutory duties and prepare for transformation of its ways of working. Skill Requirements Norfolk County Council, Adult Social Services are seeking a specialist agency to work with in partnership to complete Care Act assessments and Care and Support Plans for up to 1,000 people in line with our Promoting Independence Strategy, helping people stay independent for longer. A delivery partner will be flexible and be able to respond to evolving requirements throughout the term of a contract. We are looking for a partner who has access to highly skilled and experienced professionals with a strong focus on quality control. We are looking for a partner who can provide Social Workers who have up to date training by a recognised provider and enhanced DBS checks. All assessors must uphold the rights of people they assess and support Norfolk County Council and family members protect and respect the rights of those they support. This will include giving advice and guidance when the eligibility criteria is not met for formal services. The Provider must provide appropriate professional supervision, consultation and management support to the staff completing th... Additional information: 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. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles. Once registered you will be able to see the procurement project under the 'tenders' section and 'express an interest' to view the documentation. If you encounter any difficulties whilst using the system you can contact the In-tend support team by phoning +44 8442728810 or e-mailing support@in-tend.co.uk. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7427299-423a-4ba3-9239-39c6d8394f60 | | 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 | 4 Apr 2023 | | Submission deadline | 3 May 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Jun 2023 - 2 Jul 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £750,000 | | 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 - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation ## Release History - 4 Apr 2023 at 15:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7427299-423a-4ba3-9239-39c6d8394f60 - 4 Apr 2023 at 15:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7427299-423a-4ba3-9239-39c6d8394f60 - 15 Mar 2023 at 16:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7427299-423a-4ba3-9239-39c6d8394f60 - 15 Mar 2023 at 16:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7427299-423a-4ba3-9239-39c6d8394f60 - 27 Feb 2023 at 10:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7427299-423a-4ba3-9239-39c6d8394f60 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7427299-423a-4ba3-9239-39c6d8394f60 4th April 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 - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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