--- title: "Framework Agreement for LAC and SEN Residential and/or Education Services and Family Assessments under the Light Touch Regime Lot 5 only" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eb4ff0b5-c64d-443e-b295-eee56db15262" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eb4ff0b5-c64d-443e-b295-eee56db15262" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eb4ff0b5-c64d-443e-b295-eee56db15262.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eb4ff0b5-c64d-443e-b295-eee56db15262.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2019-06-12" --- # Framework Agreement for LAC and SEN Residential and/or Education Services and Family Assessments under the Light Touch Regime Lot 5 only Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb4ff0b5-c64d-443e-b295-eee56db15262 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eb4ff0b5-c64d-443e-b295-eee56db15262) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eb4ff0b5-c64d-443e-b295-eee56db15262.json) ## Summary Norfolk County Council is currently seeking submissions for a Framework Agreement titled "Framework Agreement for LAC and SEN Residential and/or Education Services and Family Assessments under the Light Touch Regime Lot 5 only." This procurement, classified under the Social Work Services industry, is in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 15th July 2019. The total estimated value of the contract is £250,000, and the services will be delivered primarily within the East of England. The contract period is set to commence on 14th August 2019 and extend until 31st March 2027. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that specialise in family assessment services, both residentially and in community settings. Companies well-suited for this contract should have expertise in parenting assessments and a strong understanding of child protection principles, as the contract aims to enhance service outcomes such as reducing delays in care proceedings and ensuring children's safety. The open procurement method indicates a competitive landscape, allowing new entrants to engage and innovate within the framework. ## Notice The Council is seeking to purchase Family Assessment services - both residential and in the community. Full details of the requirement can be found in the Service Specification, which forms a Schedule to the Terms and Conditions. This is a light touch regime Framework Agreement being let under Regulations 74 to 77 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended), under which the Council has flexibility regarding the process or procedure to be used when purchasing certain services, which includes Lac and SEN and family assessment services. In this instance, the Council is extending a Framework Agreement with multiple suppliers that sets out the terms and conditions for buying specific services (call - offs). The Framework Agreement differs from those let under the non-light touch regime in that the Council, exercising its flexibility, will keep the Framework open for new applicants. It is the Council's intention that new providers will be able to apply to join the Framework on an open basis on the same terms and conditions and on the same criteria as stated in the invitation to tender, unless the Council deems that amendments are required as a result of changes in legislation or changes within the Council. The Council reserves the right however, to close the framework for new applications if it deems this appropriate. The Council is exercising its right to extend the service specification under the existing Framework Agreement to include areas of provision not included in the contract at the outset of this Framework Agreement. As the Council is extending the service specification, all providers whether they had previously applied to join the framework or not, will be eligible to apply to provide services against the extended service specification. This Lot 5b is for community parenting assessments. The aim of the service is to assess parenting capacity and make evidenced judgements about parents' capacity to provide good enough parenting in relation to the specific needs of their children. The prime function of the assessment service will be to advise NCC children's services and provide recommendations for future actions. Service outcomes are: (a) to reduce delay in care proceedings; (b) to inform care plans in a timely and efficient manner; (c) to keep children safe; (d) develop outcome focused child protection plans based on 'signs of safety'; and 'strengthening families' approaches; (e) engagement with families (including extended families and friendship groups) to ensure that children are safe. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://in-iendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/Home Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/528211de-1892-47a5-9061-3de43bcefc95 | | 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 | 12 Jun 2019 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Aug 2019 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | 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 | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | NORWICH | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR1 2DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk | | Local authority | Norwich | | Electoral ward | Lakenham | | Westminster constituency | Norwich South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85310000 - Social work services ## Release History - 12 Jun 2019 at 08:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/528211de-1892-47a5-9061-3de43bcefc95 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/528211de-1892-47a5-9061-3de43bcefc95 12th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:272679-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML OJEU contract notice ## Notice URLs - https://in-iendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/Home - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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