Life Opportunities for Adults in Norfolk - Lot 1 Learning Disabilities (Framework Agreement)

Concepts

• norfolk county council
• health and social work
• norwich
• norfolk - lot
• open framework
• learning disability
• norfolk
• agreement of norfolk county council
• learning disabilities
• life opportunities

Location

Description

Norfolk County Council wishes to procure an open framework with a range of different providers to deliver day opportunities in Norfolk. The framework will be for 5 years from May 2023, with the option to extend for up to a further 5 years subject to agreement of Norfolk County Council with the service providers. We are initially opening this Framework for the provision of service for Adults with Learning Disability and/or Autism under Lot 1, and it is intended that additional detailed service delivery pathways will be added to Lot 1 in the future. It is also intended that additional lots will added in the future to cover services for other client groups (Older People, Mental Health, Physical Disabilities).

Total Quantity or Scope

Norfolk County Council wishes to procure an open framework with a range of different providers delivering life opportunities in Norfolk. The framework will be for 5 years from April 2023, with the option to extend for up to a further 5 years subject to agreement of Norfolk County Council with the service providers. The Council is subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and will be carrying out this procurement in accordance with the Light Touch Regime which applies to social services. We are initially opening this Framework for the provision of service for People with Learning Disability and or Autism (PWLDA) under Lot 1. We intend for this lot to reopen for new applications after the initial opening and remain open for new applications for the duration of the Framework. We intend to hold a standstill period for the initial opening only. Additional information: The initial term is for 5 years with the option to extend by up to 5 years. Value given is for 10 year maximum term.

CPV Codes

• 85000000 - Health and social work services
• 85300000 - Social work and related services
• 85312100 - Daycare services

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are not available.

Legal Justification

This framework agreement is being awarded under the Light Touch Regime and the Council is using the flexibility which this allows, to have a longer term and also to re-open the framework agreement to new providers periodically.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** This procurement will be managed electronically via the Council`s e-procurement system. To participate in this procurement, applicants must first be registered on the system at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles. Once registered you will be able to see the procurement project under the `tenders` section and `express an interest` to view the documentation. If you encounter any difficulties whilst using the system you can contact the In-tend support team by phoning +44 8442728810 or e-mailing support@in-tend.co.uk.