Short Breaks for Children and Young People with Disabilities aged 5 to 17 years old in Norfolk – Framework Agreement - 2nd reopening

Concepts

• health and social work
• norwich
• norfolk
• short breaks
• young people
• provision of short breaks
• children
• disabilities
• inclusive short breaks
• handicapped children and young people

Location

Description

This is the second opening of the Framework Agreement for the provision of short breaks for children and young people with disabilities (CWD) aged 5 to 17 years who live in Norfolk. Full details of the requirement can be found in Schedule 2 - Service Specification, which forms a Schedule to the Terms and Conditions. The Framework commenced on the 1st of April 2023. The Council wishes to commission a range of high quality, outcome-focused, inclusive Short Breaks across Norfolk

Total Quantity or Scope

This is the 2nd opening of the Framework Agreement for the provision of short breaks for children and young people with disabilities (CWD) aged 5 to 17 years who live in Norfolk. … This Framework is being let under Regulations 74 to 77 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (Light Touch Regime), under which the Council has flexibility as to the process or procedure to be used when purchasing certain services of which Short Breaks is one. In this instance, the Council is establishing a framework agreement with multiple suppliers that will set out the terms and conditions for making specific purchases (call –offs). The framework agreement differs from those let under the non-light touch regime in that the Council, exercising its flexibility, may periodically open the framework for new applicants. Additional information: The value is an estimate over the lift of the framework agreement based on current data. it is envisaged that demand and therefor the value will increase.

Renewal Options

The term of the framework is for 60 months from the commencement date with the option to extend for up to a further 60 months.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85000000 - Health and social work services
• 85312120 - Daycare services for handicapped children and young people

Indicators

• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.

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`. 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.