Health and social work services

Tender description

Norfolk County Council wishes to add a new lot to an existing framework, the framework for supported living. Lot 2 is for providers of support to people with a learning disability and or autism who display behaviour that challenges, including those with a mental health condition. Providers under Lot 2 will provide supported living care and support packages for individuals leaving hospital or at risk of admission to secure in-patient facilities. Norfolk County Council wishes to add a new lot to the existing framework for supported living. This new lot, Lot 2 will be linked to the Transforming Care Programme and is for those providers who are able to offer support and care to people with a learning disability and or autism who display behaviour that challenges, including those with a mental health condition. This will include support and care for individuals leaving hospital or at risk of admission to secure in-patient facilities. The framework was initially opened in January 2019 and is for 5 years with the option to extend by a further 5 years. 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 health and social services.