--- title: "Learning Disability Open Framework Agreement for Providers in Somerset (DPS)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fb1f5932-8c66-491b-9e40-877b2ada588c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fb1f5932-8c66-491b-9e40-877b2ada588c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fb1f5932-8c66-491b-9e40-877b2ada588c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fb1f5932-8c66-491b-9e40-877b2ada588c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2020-07-16" --- # Learning Disability Open Framework Agreement for Providers in Somerset (DPS) Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb1f5932-8c66-491b-9e40-877b2ada588c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fb1f5932-8c66-491b-9e40-877b2ada588c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fb1f5932-8c66-491b-9e40-877b2ada588c.json) ## Summary Somerset County Council is in the tender stage of the procurement process for the "Learning Disability Open Framework Agreement for Providers in Somerset (DPS)." This framework, valued at £60 million, focuses on health and social work services specifically aimed at supporting adults with learning disabilities in the South West of the United Kingdom. The tender period is open until 31 August 2021, with services including Supported Living, Domiciliary Care, Employment Support, Residential Care, and Daytime Support. All interested parties must register their interest via the Proactis portal or the Suppliers South West website. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in care services, particularly those providing support for adults with learning disabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this a suitable competition. Providers that can deliver innovative solutions to improve independence, choice, and community integration are encouraged to participate, contributing to a vital service while potentially expanding their business in the social care sector. ## Notice Somerset County Council wishes to establish an Open Framework Agreement under which to procure care services for adults with a particular focus on Adults with Learning Disabilities within Somerset via the Proactis portal The total value of the Open Framework over the agreement period for all service areas is GBP 60,000,000 Somerset County Council has a duty to provide a package of care for Adults with a particular focus on Adults with Learning Disabilities in Somerset. There is a need to provide Supported Living and Domiciliary care to aid people to live where they choose and get the care they need to do so. Employment support is an essential service the council look to provide; the councils commissioning intentions are to get at least 1 in 5 people into paid jobs or self- employment by 2025. Other services include Residential Care including Short Breaks and also Daytime Support. The outcomes focused service specifications that relate to these services have been coproduced with customers and carers. They focus on promoting independence, choice, control and integration with communities. Somerset County Council is managing this procurement process in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102) To register an interest please visit supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk and search latest opportunities for Somerset CC and view the advert. The framework is split into service areas; providers will be able to express an interest for one or more service area(s) as follows - * Service Area 1 - Supported Living * Service Area 2 - Domiciliary Care * Service Area 3 - Employment Support * Service Area 4 - Residential Care Including Short Breaks * Service Area 5 - Daytime Support ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fe10a94-067e-4459-b119-5fd70806d81a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jul 2020 | | Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000,000 | | 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 | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | TAUNTON | | Post town | Taunton | | Postcode | TA1 4DY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset | | Local authority | Somerset | | Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West | | Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 16 Jul 2020 at 11:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fe10a94-067e-4459-b119-5fd70806d81a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fe10a94-067e-4459-b119-5fd70806d81a 16th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=57a8a346-1a95-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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