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title: "Community Opportunities Framework"
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buyer: "REDCAR & CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Community Opportunities Framework

Buyer: REDCAR & CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dbfb4b77-ea85-457d-8111-5aa4a078e36c

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## Summary

Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council has awarded the "Community Opportunities Framework" to three suppliers: Care Matters, Hand2Hold Ltd, and Intuitive Thinking Skills. This procurement process, classified under "Education and training services", aims to support adults with additional care and support needs by providing or facilitating activities that promote their independence. The contract, valued at £6,000,000, commenced on 9 August 2024 and will run through 31 May 2026, covering services in the North East region of England. The procurement method was an open procedure (above threshold), with the tender phase ending on 8 July 2024, and the award was published on 2 September 2024.

This tender opens up significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in care, education, and community services that can provide day, evening, or weekend activities tailored to an individual's needs will find this framework particularly suitable. The aim is to enable adults to achieve their personal goals and contribute meaningfully to their communities, providing a broad and inclusive market for service providers who can adapt to diverse and dynamic care requirements.

## Notice

Award Notification for Community Opportunities Framework (previously known as 'Day Services') for adults with additional care and support needs. The desired outcome of the provision of support to the Adult will be to meet the identified Needs Assessment and enable the Adult to be as independent as possible. A primary aim of the Community Opportunities Framework is to provide care and support services to enable Adults to achieve their personal goals and assessed social care needs. The achievement of outcomes may be time-limited to ensure that the Adults are able to progress. Service Providers will enable Adults to engage with the wider community and to share in the opportunities, enjoyment, and challenges of everyday life through the provision or facilitation of activities appropriate to their individual needs. The Council welcomes opportunities which can be provided during the day, evening or weekends to enable the Adult to have the broadest choice of service to meet their individual needs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb82c6c1-6d14-46e1-8b28-32586d9fc59d |
| 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 | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 8 Aug 2024 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,000,000 |
| 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 | REDCAR & CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | REDCAR |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS10 1RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Electoral ward | Coatham |
| Westminster constituency | Redcar |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | CARE MATTERS; HAND2HOLD; INTUITIVE THINKING SKILLS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85312100 - Daycare services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2024 at 11:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb82c6c1-6d14-46e1-8b28-32586d9fc59d
- 3 Jun 2024 at 10:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46cadd70-fc8c-4f3c-b3a4-5ab9f49b85a6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb82c6c1-6d14-46e1-8b28-32586d9fc59d
  2nd September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46cadd70-fc8c-4f3c-b3a4-5ab9f49b85a6
  3rd June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk

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