Learning Disability Individual Service Fund (ISF) Framework
Description: An Individual Service Fund (ISF) is one way of managing a person's personal budget for care and support: * The provider manages the budget on behalf of the individual, unlike a Direct Payment where the individual manages the funds themselves. * ISFs offer greater flexibility and choice, enabling people to shape their care around their preferences. * Individuals can choose to use multiple providers to meet their needs. * There is flexibility to carry forward (roll over) funds or support into future weeks or months, allowing people to plan for specific activities or goals.
Summary: The procurement process for the "Learning Disability Individual Service Fund (ISF) Framework" is initiated by the London Borough of Bexley, classified under the health and social work services industry category. This tender, currently in the planning stage as of 11th June 2026, seeks to establish a framework for managing personal budgets for care and support, offering flexibility and choice to individuals. The process employs a selective procurement method with a competitive flexible procedure. The expression of interest deadline is set for 1st August 2026, and the award period concludes on 1st November 2026. The framework is scheduled to commence on 1st December 2026 and run until 30th November 2030, covering multiple regions in the United Kingdom, such as UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.