Health and social work services

Tender description

Somerset County Council established an Open Framework Agreement under which to procure care services for adults with a particular focus on Adults with Learning Disabilities within Somerset via the Proactis portalhttps://www.proactisplaza.com/supplierportal/Public/Opportunities.aspx The total value of the Open Framework over the agreement period for all service areas is GBP 60,000,000 Somerset County Council has a duty to provide a package of care for Adults with a particular focus on Adults with Learning Disabilities in Somerset. There is a need to provide Supported Living and Domiciliary care to aid people to live where they choose and get the care they need to do so. Employment support is an essential service the council look to provide; the councils commissioning intentions are to get at least 1 in 5 people into paid jobs or self- employment by 2025.Other services include Residential Care including Short Breaks and also Daytime Support. The outcomes focused service specifications that relate to these services have been co-produced with customers and carers. They focus on promoting independence, choice, control and integration with communities.