Social work and related services

Tender description

Hertfordshire County Council (the “Council’) is currently out to procurement for the provision of a supported living framework. further information in regards to this opportunity can be found in ii.2.4) description of the procurement field (OJEU contract notice refers). organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to “Express Interest" which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. please see vi.3) additional information for further information. any questions relating to this procurement must be made via the correspondence area in the e-tendering system, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above. Hertfordshire County Council (the Council) is setting up a Framework Agreement for Supported Living services and is seeking bids from organisations who want to provide these services in future and who: are committed to delivering enabling, risk positive, outcome-focused services will work in a “Connected Lives” way – helping people to connect to technology, networks, communities and other sources of support consider how sharing/pooling hours can reduce the level of 1:1 hours a service user would otherwise have in a different setting, provided that it still meets the individual needs and preferences of each person. Will proactively manage demand and deliver innovative approaches Are progressive and forward looking, wanting to expand and grow will work in partnership with the Council, Housing provider partners and community organisations Are or who will commit to becoming a member of Herts Care Providers Association The aim of this tender is to put in place a Framework Agreement for supported living services that will enable the commissioning of those services as effectively as possible. The Council wants to develop the range and number of supported living opportunities for adults with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities and mental health problems. The main reason for the decision not to subdivide the opportunity into lots was based on market engagement and feedback, and a detailed analysis of the current market. We also wanted to design a framework that was as simple and straightforward as possible The estimated total value of the Framework Agreement is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the initial term inclusive of the approximate value for extensions, together with the call-off contracts or individual orders and their possible durations. It is anticipated that the term of the call-off contracts or individual orders awarded under this Framework Agreement could be up to six (6) years. For the avoidance of doubt, the estimated annual value of the Framework Agreement will be approximately 40 000 000 GBP. The Framework Agreement will be awarded for an initial term of two (2) years, with the option to extend the Framework Agreement up to four (4) further years. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. There will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the resultant Framework Agreement and the Council will be entitled to enter into other contracts and arrangements with other suppliers for the provision of any, or all, of the requirements which are the same as, or similar to those specified under the established Framework Agreement. Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the services provided, any Framework Agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate.