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title: "Framework for the Provision of Community Based Day Opportunities for 16+ Years"
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# Framework for the Provision of Community Based Day Opportunities for 16+ Years

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc4a8cf9-1136-41f0-90f0-cb81570b00a5

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the Derby City Council, inviting tenders for the "Framework for the Provision of Community Based Day Opportunities for 16+ Years." This initiative falls under the social work services category and is aimed at providing meaningful community-based opportunities for individuals aged 16 and over, particularly those with complex needs, including profound learning disabilities and autism. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with the contract period starting on 1 November 2017 and concluding on 31 October 2018. Interested parties were required to submit their responses by 14:00 on 14 September 2017, using the Council's e-tendering system.

This framework presents significant opportunities for service providers specialising in social care, particularly those focusing on community-based support for individuals with learning disabilities and autism. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete for these contracts, given the emphasis on tailored services that meet the unique needs of diverse client groups. The potential for ongoing call-off contracts allows businesses to explore and establish direct long-term relationships with the Council and its clients.

## Notice

Tenders are invited for inclusion on the framework for provision of Community Based Day Opportunities for Customers 16+ Years. Service Providers of the framework will offer a programme of meaningful, stimulating community based day opportunities for people of 16 years and over in two main groups: * People with profound, multiple learning disabilities and complex communication and health needs * People with Autism, Complex Communication needs and behaviours which may challenge. Service Providers will provide support and where required, personal care based on assessed needs in a way that suits the Customers' needs and preferences. Customers may have complex needs, those with a learning disability and/or autism and with mental health difficulties. Some may have behaviours that are at times considered to 'challenge'. Call-off contracts can be awarded by the Authority or the Customer(end user). It is envisaged that Derby City Council will be the principal user of the Framework, however the Council wishes to encourage the culture of direct payments and over time the principal users may become the Customer. The Authority also reserves the right to use other procurement routes for some specific requirements. There is no guarantee given as to the quantity or regularity of call off contracts to be made. For these reasons, no guarantees of business value or volume can be given. Service Providers will have to form their own views as to the potential for such an arrangement. This process is being run under the 'Light Touch Regime' in accordance with Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (regulations 74-77). Conditions relating to environmental and social requirements of the contracting authority may be included in this contract. The deadline for returns is 14:00 on 14 September 2017. Select the 'apply online' link in the bottom right hand corner of this notice, this will transfer you to the Councils e-tendering system https://www.eastmidstenders.org where you can express interest and obtain the documents, (please note we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system). The value of the framework is based on a three year term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b57d8bd4-b89a-4a5c-9260-f8dacca949c5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 15 Nov 2017 - 14 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,990,000 |
| 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 | DERBY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 2FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | COMMUNITY LINKS DERBY; ST JAMES CENTRE T/A FUNABIL8Y MOVING FORWARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85310000 - Social work services

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2017 at 07:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b57d8bd4-b89a-4a5c-9260-f8dacca949c5
- 17 Aug 2017 at 16:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6768e59f-cb88-48dc-841e-4b83e1863447
- 17 Aug 2017 at 16:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6768e59f-cb88-48dc-841e-4b83e1863447

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b57d8bd4-b89a-4a5c-9260-f8dacca949c5
  22nd December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6768e59f-cb88-48dc-841e-4b83e1863447
  17th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org

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