--- title: "For the Provision of Support to Live at Home Services Tier 2 Flexible Framework - Woodspring" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e4a75dce-66bc-4c37-9e2a-53d63e911ae5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e4a75dce-66bc-4c37-9e2a-53d63e911ae5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e4a75dce-66bc-4c37-9e2a-53d63e911ae5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e4a75dce-66bc-4c37-9e2a-53d63e911ae5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL" published: "2024-09-23" --- # For the Provision of Support to Live at Home Services Tier 2 Flexible Framework - Woodspring Buyer: NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4a75dce-66bc-4c37-9e2a-53d63e911ae5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e4a75dce-66bc-4c37-9e2a-53d63e911ae5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e4a75dce-66bc-4c37-9e2a-53d63e911ae5.json) ## Summary North Somerset Council is commissioning a "Flexible Framework Agreement" for the provision of support to live at home services under the title "For the Provision of Support to Live at Home Services Tier 2 Flexible Framework - Woodspring." This procurement falls under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services (CPV 85000000) and is targeted for delivery in England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage has been completed with the award status active as of 2024-12-01. The flexible framework, which started on 2024-12-19, will last for 36 months with the possibility of extending up to 4 additional years, totalling a maximum of 7 years. The Council reserves the right to periodically reopen the framework to respond to emerging needs. The contract is valued at £2,100,000 with contracts awarded to ACCESS YOUR CARE LIMITED, Homecare North Somerset Ltd T/A Right at Home North Somerset, and Network Healthcare Professionals, making it an open procedure under the Light Touch Regime. This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs well-suited for health and social care services. By being part of this flexible framework, businesses can secure call-off contracts to provide varied home care services, aligning with the assessed needs of service users. The flexible framework’s nature allows providers to join at different intervals, offering continual opportunities to increase their scope and capacity. The commitment to awarding direct contracts ensures potential for steady work, even though North Somerset Council does not guarantee any volume or value of work. The framework's flexibility suits dynamic and responsive organisations ready to adapt to the flexible and emergent needs within the health and social work service sectors. ## Notice North Somerset Council is seeking to commission a Home Care 'Flexible Framework Agreement' of suitably qualified providers under which it can call-off via direct awards. The 'Flexible Framework Agreement' will be commissioned under the Light Touch Regime (implemented through regulations 74-77 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015). This flexible framework agreement differs from those set up under the non-Light Touch Regime in that the Council may exercise its flexibility to periodically 'open' the flexible framework for providers to submit applications to join, particularly if it needs to increase the capacity or respond to emerging needs. If the Council decides to open up the flexible framework agreement for applications, it will do so on the same terms and conditions and on the same criteria. The duration of the flexible framework agreement will be 36 months with an optional extension of up to 4 years in 2-year increments, creating a maximum possible flexible framework term of 7 years. Call-off contracts will be of varying durations according to the assessed needs of service users. This Framework doesn't guarantee any volume or value of work. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cb1c7d6-b978-459a-8263-da0660f0f67e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | 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 | NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL | | Locality | WESTON-SUPER-MARE | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS23 1UJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset | | Local authority | North Somerset | | Electoral ward | Weston-super-Mare Central | | Westminster constituency | Weston-super-Mare | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 23 Sep 2024 at 15:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cb1c7d6-b978-459a-8263-da0660f0f67e - 23 Sep 2024 at 15:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4e6ac54-a6f2-48c6-b29e-145a1290aaa4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cb1c7d6-b978-459a-8263-da0660f0f67e 23rd September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4e6ac54-a6f2-48c6-b29e-145a1290aaa4 23rd September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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