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.1.2) Text to be corrected in the original notice
Section number
II.2.14
Lot No
Lots 1 and 2
Place of text to be modified
Framework Term
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The initial framework period is 48 months, with the option to extend by 2 x 24 month periods commencing 1 July 2024.
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The flexible framework has been extended to 23 February 2029 with no provision to further extend. This is in line with the Procurement Act 2023 Transitional Arrangements