--- title: "Learning Disability & Autism VCSE Sector 'Lead Organisation' on behalf of Derby & Derbyshire" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f734" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02f734" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f734.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f734.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS DERBY AND DERBYSHIRE CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP" published: "2021-11-16" --- # Learning Disability & Autism VCSE Sector 'Lead Organisation' on behalf of Derby & Derbyshire Buyer: NHS DERBY AND DERBYSHIRE CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f734 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02f734) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f734.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Clinical Commissioning Group, in collaboration with Derbyshire County Council and Derby City Council. They are seeking a Lead Organisation within the VCSE sector to manage Learning Disability and Autism services in Derby and Derbyshire. This tender, valued at £5 million, is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 16th December 2021. The contract is set to commence on 14th March 2022 and will last for three years, with an option for a two-year extension. The procurement falls under the Health services category and is being conducted as an open procedure under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the health services sector, particularly those specialising in learning disabilities and autism support. Organisations capable of managing and delivering these services, especially those experienced in the VCSE framework, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Successful providers will not only fulfil an essential community service but also have the potential to secure funding for ongoing engagement with service users and the Commissioner, ensuring a stable operational foundation for the contract period. ## Notice NHS Derby & Derbyshire CCG; Derbyshire County Council and Derby City Council wish to commission a Derby & Derbyshire Learning Disability & Autism VCSE Sector 'Lead Organisation'. Full details can be found in the Service Specification included within the project on EU-Supply. The contract will commence 14th March 2022 and will be for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years at the discretion of the Commissioner. ### Lot Information Lot 1 NHS Derby & Derbyshire Clinical Commissioning Group; Derbyshire County Council and Derby City Council wish to commission a Derby & Derbyshire Learning Disability & Autism VCSE Sector 'Lead Organisation'. NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU (AGCSU) is acting as an agent for and on behalf of the Commissioner and is supporting the procurement process. The service is a Schedule 3 Service and is being procured under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The process is a one stage process similar to an Open process. The process is to set up a Single Provider Framework Agreement. The contract is subject to funding allocated by NHSE/I at the start of each financial year. This funding is not guaranteed and if successful, the value is not known until award. It will then be the role of the successful provider to manage the funding and undertake effective engagement with service users and the Commissioner to agree objectives and allocate funds to capable provider(s). The total contract value stated within the advert is based on the maximum funding available. The PS121,500 value for year one is based on the actual initial funding for the work package stated within Appendix One of the procurement documentation plus infrastructure costs. The contract will commence 14th March 2022 and will be for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years at the discretion of the Commissioner. Full details of the service can be found and are included as part of the documentation within the project on EU-Supply. To access the documentation please visit EU-Supply on the link below and access project 46922 - Community Autism Services on behalf of Derby & Derbyshire: https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK Options: As a result of this procurement exercise an agreement will be established with the successful Bidder for a period of 3 years with the Commissioner having the option to extend the Contract for up to a further 2 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028613-2021 | | 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 | 16 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Mar 2022 - 13 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | Lots value | £5,000,000 | | 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 | NHS DERBY AND DERBYSHIRE CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP | | Additional buyers | DERBY CITY COUNCIL; DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | DERBY | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE1 3QT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby | | Local authority | Derby | | Electoral ward | Darley | | Westminster constituency | Derby South | | Delivery location | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 16 Nov 2021 at 15:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028613-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com - https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK - https://www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk/ - https://www.derby.gov.uk/ - https://www.derbyandderbyshireccg.nhs.uk - https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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