Scope
Reference
DN779944
Description
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. The Council is seeking to commission a Framework of providers to provide a range of Daytime Opportunities for individuals requiring care and support.
1.2. The Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) will be integral in the delivery of the Council's strategic direction for Daytime Opportunities that focuses on what individuals want to achieve and meeting their needs, aspirations and preferred outcomes, whilst increasing and maintaining their independence.
1.3. The Provider will be responsible for arranging delivery of a range of daytime activities whilst also developing new innovative Daytime Opportunities that are co-produced.
1.4. The Providers must make information available to the Council, individuals, families and carers, which offers an insight into its facilities, the services available and its philosophy and where they feel individuals will fit into and benefit from the service on offer.
AIMS, OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES
2.1. The aim of the FPS will be to provide modern and comprehensive Daytime Opportunities that are person centred, promotes positive risk taking, and enable individuals to recognise their strengths and achieve their full potential.
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 1 January 2036
- 10 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
1 January 2036
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Further information about fees
See tender document
Framework operation description
See tender document
Award method when using the framework
With competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 September 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
3 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Chest Address: https://www.the-chest.org.uk/
Tender Chest ID: DN779944
Description: Flexible Purchasing System for Daytime Opportunities in Tameside
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
7 November 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Values | Quality |
| Experience | Quality |
| Workforce | Quality |
| Quality | Quality |
| Innovation | Quality |
| Case Study | Quality |
| Social Value (Quantitative) | Quality |
| Social Value (Qualitative) | Quality |
| Price | Price |
Weighting description
PASS/FAIL
Other information
Payment terms
See tender document on chest potal
Description of risks to contract performance
See tender document on chest potal
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.the-chest.org.uk/
1. ITT Invite and Instructions (To be reviewed LA) v2.docx
2. Specification (To be read).docx
Contracting authority
Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVWB-2493-LWTQ
Tameside One
Ashton under Lyne
OL6 0GS
United Kingdom
Region: UKD35 - Greater Manchester South East
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government