--- title: "NCC367 Adult and Young People (16-18 years) Specialist Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ba65" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ba65" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ba65.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ba65.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-06-10" --- # NCC367 Adult and Young People (16-18 years) Specialist Services Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ba65 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ba65) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ba65.json) ## Summary The Northumberland County Council is currently conducting a tender process titled "NCC367 Adult and Young People (16-18 years) Specialist Services," which falls under the health and social work services industry category. This procurement, valued at £75 million, aims to provide specialist services for young people and adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health care needs. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with submissions due by 15 July 2021. Interested suppliers can submit electronically via the specified portal, and the service is planned to last for a minimum of ten years through flexible purchasing across three distinct lots, catering to various support needs. This tender presents an array of opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those experienced in supporting individuals with learning disabilities and mental health issues. Businesses that offer tailored support services, including those with expertise in complex and challenging needs, would be well-placed to compete. The structure of the tender allows for multiple suppliers to be involved, making it suitable for small and medium enterprises aiming to expand their service offerings in the health and social care sectors. ## Notice This contract is for the provision of specialist services for young people and adults with a Learning Disability including Autism and/or Mental Health care and support needs, whether funded under social care legislation, as NHS Continuing Health Care, or as aftercare under Section 117 of the Mental Health Act. The aim of the Service is to support Service Users to live independently in the home of their choice for as long as possible and to enable them to lead a good quality of life. This Flexible Purchasing Solution will comprise the following three Lots, according to the primary need of the young person or adult. This procurement will follow the Open Procedure under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contact Regulations 2015. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Young people aged 16 to 18 years and adults with mild or moderate level support needs Service Users may: have a mild or moderate learning disability, autism, mental health condition or forensic behaviors and require a level of support; have an additional physical disability or health care need; need support up to 24 hours over 7 days per week but this could be shared support with 1:1 support built into their care package where necessary Renewal: At any point that the commissioning authority deems it to be necessary. Lot 2 - Young people aged 16 to 18 years and adults with complex support needs. Service Users may have complex needs that could include a learning disability, autism, mental health condition including personality disorder and schizophrenia or exhibit forensic behaviours and require a higher level of support. Service Users may also have an additional physical disability or health need. Renewal: At any point that the commissioning authority deems it to be necessary. Lot 3 - Young people aged 16 to 18 years and adults with highly complex autism or very challenging support needs Service Users may: have a highly complex or very specific support need that could include a learning disability, complex autism, mental health condition or forensic behaviours and require a higher level of support. Service Users may also have an additional physical disability or health need; have a personality or psychological disorder; have a severe or complex learning disability, and/or mental health condition and/or autism and/or long term health conditions where medical intervention may be required Renewal: At any point that the commissioning authority deems it to be necessary. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013044-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £75,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | MORPETH | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE61 2EF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland | | Local authority | Northumberland | | Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill | | Westminster constituency | North Northumberland | | Delivery location | TLC21 Northumberland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85100000 - Health services - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 10 Jun 2021 at 11:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013044-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.northumberland.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=9609958f-d3c9-eb11-810c-005056b64545 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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