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title: "Active Choices Accredited List"
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# Active Choices Accredited List

Buyer: THURROCK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f60557e4-4c7a-4361-baa2-6e2981a7ee79

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## Summary

Thurrock Council is currently conducting a tender process for the "Active Choices Accredited List" aimed at providing day opportunity support in the health and social work services sector. This procurement is being undertaken under the Open procedure, classed as a Light Touch Regime for social services, with an end date for submissions set for 29 December 2017. The contract is projected to commence on 1 February 2018 and will run until 31 January 2021. Interested parties can apply through the In-tend system, and the delivery addresses include locations across the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), that provide quality support services. Companies that specialise in health and social care services, especially those adhering to the necessary quality and safety standards, would be well-positioned to compete. By being included in the Accredited List, these businesses can gain visibility and trust within the community, expanding their reach and potentially increasing their customer base through engagement with individuals using Personal Budgets and direct payments.

## Notice

The Council is creating an Accredited List for day opportunity support. Primarily, it will be used by people in receipt of Council funded Individual Service Funds (ISF) and Direct Payments (DP), however, it could also be used by people who fund their own care and support and commissioned services. The Accredited List is a tool, which is set up, monitored and updated by the Council. It will allow people in Thurrock who are looking for support in using their Personal Budget to choose from a list of providers that adhere to certain quality and safety standards. The Council is operating this procurement under the Light Touch Regime for Social and Other Specific Services, as set out in the PCR 2015, at Section 7 (Regulations 74 to 77) and Schedule 3. Additional information: Applications must be made through the In-tend system. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc7fce4c-7407-493c-84b6-2357ba7f5db0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 15 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2018 - 31 Jan 2021 |
| 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 | THURROCK COUNCIL |
| Locality | ESSEX |
| Post town | Romford |
| Postcode | RM17 6SL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock |
| Local authority | Thurrock |
| Electoral ward | Grays Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Thurrock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85310000 - Social work services

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2017 at 11:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc7fce4c-7407-493c-84b6-2357ba7f5db0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc7fce4c-7407-493c-84b6-2357ba7f5db0
  15th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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