--- title: "2324-0169 Learning Disabilities Experts by Experience" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d3f46369-7d6e-41c4-8ed5-a4e1ab9adadf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d3f46369-7d6e-41c4-8ed5-a4e1ab9adadf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d3f46369-7d6e-41c4-8ed5-a4e1ab9adadf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d3f46369-7d6e-41c4-8ed5-a4e1ab9adadf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ISLINGTON" published: "2024-10-29" --- # 2324-0169 Learning Disabilities Experts by Experience Buyer: ISLINGTON Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d3f46369-7d6e-41c4-8ed5-a4e1ab9adadf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d3f46369-7d6e-41c4-8ed5-a4e1ab9adadf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d3f46369-7d6e-41c4-8ed5-a4e1ab9adadf.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Islington has completed the procurement process titled "2324-0169 Learning Disabilities Experts by Experience," targeting the health and social work services sector. This procurement, classified under CPV code 85000000, involved the participation of the strategic procurement team at Islington Council and culminated with the award going to The Elfrida Company. The open procedure was employed as the procurement method, focusing on quality 80% and cost 20%. The project aimed to drive and shape the learning disability agenda, improve service standards through quality audits, and pursue opportunities to become self-sustaining. The contract period began on 6 July 2024 and runs through to 31 July 2029, with an estimated total value of £329,630. Key milestones included the tender period ending on 24 May 2024, with the contract award date on 16 October 2024. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in delivering health and social work services, especially those capable of providing expertise in the learning disabilities sector. Organisations with a focus on quality improvement, easy-read consultation, and training services are well-placed to benefit. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises are particularly encouraged, given the contract’s suitability criteria. By participating, businesses can enhance their standing in the market, gain experience in handling municipal contracts, and contribute to a vital service area within the Islington community. ## Notice The LD Experts by Experience Service has the following aims: * to shape and drive the learning disability agenda for Islington * to contribute to improving the standards of in-house and commissioned services by quality auditing * to share expertise e.g. through joint recruitment, easy-read consultation, and awareness training * to pursue opportunities to become self-sustaining by generating income through additional relevant activities beyond the specified service * to empower people with learning disabilities and their family carers by recruiting, employing, training, developing, and retaining a diverse group of adults to carry out the functions of the consultation service * to upskill supported employees with a view to preparing for the wider world of work, where appropriate. The estimated total value of this contract is PS329,630 based on PS65,000 per annum. The approximate start date was 6 July 2024. The initial contract period is for 24 months and 26 days to 31 July 2026 with the option to extend for three additional periods of not less than 3 months and not more than one year each (maximum total of 60 months plus 26 days). The contract was awarded to the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) based on the highest scoring quotation based on quality 80% and cost 20%. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2a4a1b1-f1df-4db3-bbfe-cd2d8edec473 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 24 May 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Oct 2024 | | Contract period | 16 Oct 2024 - 31 Jul 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £329,630 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £329,630 | | 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 | ISLINGTON | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North London | | Postcode | N1 2UD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington | | Local authority | Islington | | Electoral ward | St Mary's & St James' | | Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | THE ELFRIDA | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 29 Oct 2024 at 19:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2a4a1b1-f1df-4db3-bbfe-cd2d8edec473 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2a4a1b1-f1df-4db3-bbfe-cd2d8edec473 29th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.islington.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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