Skills and Employment Life Opportunities - Lot 1A Framework Agreement for Adults with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism

Concepts

• autism
• health and social work
• norwich
• employment life opportunities - lot
• employment pathway
• learning disability
• learning disabilities
• adults
• disabilities
• life opportunities

Location

Norfolk

Description

This is the application process to offer the Skills and Employment Pathway under Lot 1A for those with Learning Disability and/or Autism (PWLDA). The procurement creates the foundation to support three distinct pathways which have specific and focused outcomes for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. The Skills and Employment Pathway has been designed to identify people’s ambitions and aspiration and support them to achieve.

Total Quantity or Scope

This is the application to Lot 1A of this Framework Agreement and will be open for new applications. Norfolk County Council wished to procure an open framework with a range of different providers delivering life 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. 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. Additional information: The initial term is for 5 years with the option to extend by up to 5 years. The value given is an estimate based over the full framework term.

Renewal Options

We may open this lot 1A for new applications following this initial opening.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85000000 - Health and social work services

Indicators

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

Legal Justification

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

Other Information

Bidders should note this is a framework agreement and hence there is no guarantee of the volume of work that will be awarded to you.Lot 1 of this framework was opened in May 2023 and is for the provision of Life Opportunities to Adults with Learning Disability and/or Autism (PWLDA). If you wish to apply to deliver Skills and Employment Services under Lot1A, it is a requirement that you are also on Lot 1 Life Opportunities to PWLDA. If you are already on Lot 1 you do not need to re-apply.Application to Lot 1A and Lot 1 is included in this pack. ** 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.This procurement will be managed electronically via the Council's e-procurement system.