--- title: "Learning Disability & Autism VCSE Sector 'Lead Organisation' on behalf of Derby & Derbyshire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-da354451-31db-4b18-b665-95fd99022019" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-da354451-31db-4b18-b665-95fd99022019" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-da354451-31db-4b18-b665-95fd99022019.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-da354451-31db-4b18-b665-95fd99022019.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2021-11-16" --- # Learning Disability & Autism VCSE Sector 'Lead Organisation' on behalf of Derby & Derbyshire Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da354451-31db-4b18-b665-95fd99022019 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-da354451-31db-4b18-b665-95fd99022019) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-da354451-31db-4b18-b665-95fd99022019.json) ## Summary NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is seeking a 'Lead Organisation' for the Learning Disability & Autism VCSE Sector on behalf of Derby & Derbyshire. The tender is classified under health services and involves setting up a Single Provider Framework Agreement through an open procurement method. The tender period concludes on 16th December 2021, with the contract scheduled to commence on 14th March 2022 and lasting for three years, extendable for an additional two years based on the Commissioner's discretion. The procurement operates under the Light Touch Regime and is subject to annual funding allocations by NHSE/I. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social care sectors, particularly those involved with voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Companies specialising in the provision of services for individuals with learning disabilities and autism will find this procurement highly relevant. It encourages participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and VCSEs that can effectively engage with service users and collaborate with the Commissioner on service objectives and funding management. ## Notice NHS Derby & Derbyshire Clinical Commissioning Group; Derbyshire County Council and Derby City Council wish to commission a Derby & Derbyshire Learning Disability & Autism VCSE Sector 'Lead Organisation'. NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU (AGCSU) is acting as an agent for and on behalf of the Commissioner and is supporting the procurement process. The service is a Schedule 3 Service and is being procured under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The process is a one stage process similar to an Open process. The process is to set up a Single Provider Framework Agreement. The contract is subject to funding allocated by NHSE/I at the start of each financial year. This funding is not guaranteed and if successful, the value is not known until award. It will then be the role of the successful provider to manage the funding and undertake effective engagement with service users and the Commissioner to agree objectives and allocate funds to capable provider(s). The total contract value stated within the advert is based on the maximum funding available. The PS121,500 value for year one is based on the actual initial funding for the work package stated within Appendix One of the procurement documentation plus infrastructure costs. The contract will commence 14th March 2022 and will be for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years at the discretion of the Commissioner. Full details of the service can be found and are included as part of the documentation within the project on EU-Supply. To access the documentation please visit EU-Supply on the link below and access project 46922 - Community Autism Services on behalf of Derby & Derbyshire: https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9bc80d5-3e8c-47c7-9a2b-6e7517f3c7ee | | 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 | 16 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Mar 2022 - 13 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | DERBY | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE1 3QT | | 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 North | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 16 Nov 2021 at 16:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9bc80d5-3e8c-47c7-9a2b-6e7517f3c7ee ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9bc80d5-3e8c-47c7-9a2b-6e7517f3c7ee 16th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK - https://www.derbyandderbyshireccg.nhs.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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