Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
South Tyneside Council
Town Hall,Westoe Road
SOUTH SHIELDS
NE332RL
Contact
Karen Dixon
karen.dixon@southtyneside.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1914244052
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKC22 - Tyneside
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Independent Supported Living Service for Adults with High Level Needs Flexible Framework
Reference number
S8655
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The purpose of this Flexible Framework Agreement (FFA) is to create a list of Providers who can offer high quality independent supported living services for adult with high level care and support needs.
In order to deliver this Contract, you will be required to evidence that you hold current CQC registration for the provision of Personal Care for the particular client group you are bidding for and have a proven track record of delivering similar services.
The Council is creating this FFA without restrictions to the number of Providers who can join, only that they meet all the requirements of the application process and Service Specification.
The Flexible Framework Agreement (Contract) will be an open framework for new applications every three months throughout the duration of the Contract to give Providers the opportunity to join the FFA during its life.
The Contract consists of 2 Lots:
Lot 1 - Learning Disabilities and / or Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Lot 2 - Mental Health Needs
Applicants may apply for one or both lots.
Suppliers will be required to express interest in this opportunity on the NEPO ProContract system. If not already registered on ProContract please register at the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com. Suppliers will then be granted access to the application documentation - Project Number DN714950. Please note that registering on ProContract and expressing interest does not mean that you have bid for the tender - once the above steps are complete you will be required to complete and submit the flexible framework application documentation.
Section six. Complementary information
six.6) Original notice reference
Notice number: 2024/S 000-008293
Section seven. Changes
seven.1) Information to be changed or added
seven.1.2) Text to be corrected in the original notice
Section number
II.1.4
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II.1.4 The Flexible Framework Agreement (Contract) will be an open framework for new applications every three months throughout the duration of the Contract to give Providers the opportunity to join the FFA during its life.
III.1.4 The flexible framework is an open opportunity and Providers may submit applications to join the flexible framework at any time over the duration of the framework. The Council will close the opportunity every 3 months and download and evaluate submitted applications. The framework will then immediately reopen for a further period of 3 months. This process will be repeated for the duration of the framework.
V.1.3 This framework will open and close every 3 months for applications during its lifetime.
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II.1.4 The Flexible Framework Agreement (Contract) will be an open framework for new applications every three months for the first year of operation. Following the quarterly opening of applications on 1 May 2025, applications will be opened every 6 months with the next opening being 1 November 2025 then 1 May and 1 November thereafter for the duration of the Contract to given Providers the opportunity to join the FFA during its life.
III.1.4 The flexible framework is an open opportunity and Providers may submit applications to join the flexible framework at any time over the duration of the framework. The Council will close the opportunity every 6 months, and download and evaluate submitted applications. The framework will then immediately reopen for a further period of 6 months. This process will be repeated for the duration of the framework.
V.1.3 This framework will open and close every 6 months for applications during its lifetime.
seven.2) Other additional information
This Corrigendum is to change the frequency of the opening of applications. Applications were opened every 3 months during the first year of the FFA. With immediate effect, the opening of applications will take place 6 monthly.