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title: "Independence at Home Flexible Framework"
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buyer: "BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL"
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# Independence at Home Flexible Framework

Buyer: BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be461b4e-cc36-4152-85cd-3fceed9478d6

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## Summary

Bath and North East Somerset Council is inviting tenders for the "Independence at Home Flexible Framework," which aims to establish support packages for older individuals (65+) requiring assistance that does not relate to learning disabilities, developmental disorders, or complex mental health issues. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category, with a total contract value of £85 million and a minimum value of £41.5 million. The tendering process is currently active and will close on 7th January 2020. The contract is set to commence on 1st February 2020 and will run until 31st January 2027, covering service delivery throughout the South West region of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sectors, particularly those offering homecare, domiciliary care, and live-in support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the framework will facilitate the provision of essential support services to vulnerable populations. Companies with expertise in flexible care solutions tailored to the elderly would be well-positioned to compete in this procurement process.

## Notice

Bath & North East Somerset Council are establishing an 'Independence at Home' (IAH) Flexible Framework. The Flexible Framework will be used for establishing independence at home packages, typically for older people(65+ years old), whose primary support need does not relate to a learning disability, developmental disorder or complex mental health issue. Services commissioned under the Flexible Framework include Homecare and Domiciliary Care, Waking Nights and Sleep-In Nights, and any other services which are intended to be added to the Framework Agreement as a later phase including but not limited to "Live-in Care". The Flexible Framework is being established by Bath & North East Somerset Council in order to secure packages for both Council-funded and health-funded packages of care. Additional information: For more information and to apply, please visit https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e586a31c-03f4-e911-80fa-005056b64545&fromRfxSummary=True&rfxId=1de3a059-bfff-e911-80fb-005056b64545

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63a4a268-4caf-4a7c-83b2-c178fa9f23b8 |
| 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 | 29 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2020 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,000,000 |
| 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 | BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA1 5AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Kingsmead |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2019 at 09:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63a4a268-4caf-4a7c-83b2-c178fa9f23b8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63a4a268-4caf-4a7c-83b2-c178fa9f23b8
  29th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bathnes.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e586a31c-03f4-e911-80fa-005056b64545&fromRfxSummary=True&rfxId=1de3a059-bfff-e911-80fb-005056b64545

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