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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.
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashdown Care Homes Ltd | 04779830 | ~£90,000,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Learning disabilities and / or Neurodevelopmental Disorders | - |
| Be Caring Ltd | 05367714 | ~£34,000,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Mental Health Needs | - |
| Community Integrated Care | Charity Commission: 519996 Companies House: 02225727 | - | - | - |
| Coquet Trust | Charity Commission: 1121062 Companies House: 06251078 | - | - | - |
| Creative Support Ltd | IP27440R | - | - | - |
| Dimensions Personalised Support Ltd | 11596744 | - | - | - |
| Essential Care and Support Ltd | 04946148 | - | - | - |
| Flexible Support Options Ltd | 07920625 | - | - | - |
| Inspired Care Ltd | 07972371 | - | - | - |
| Lifeways Community Care Ltd | 04126127 | - | - | - |
| Potensial Ltd trading as Potens | 05846789 | - | - | - |
| Rethink Trading Ltd | 04570581 | - | - | - |
| Saint John of God Hospitaller Services | Charity Commission: 1108428 Companies House: 05324279 | - | - | - |
| St Anne's Community Services | Charity Commission: 502224 Companies House: 01089026 | - | - | - |
| Sunderland Home Care Associates (20-20) Ltd | 03564689 | - | - | - |
| United Response Services Ltd | Charity Commission: 265249 Companies House: 11788717 | - | - | - |
This procurement was divided into 2 lots, each awarded separately. 496 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Learning disabilities and / or Neurodevelopmental Disorders 2,880 days (≈7.9 yrs) | £90,000,000 £2,000,000 initial term | active | |
| Lot 2 Mental Health Needs 2,880 days (≈7.9 yrs) | £34,000,000 £2,000,000 initial term | active |
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £1,333,479 in 28 payments (over £25k) from Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, DLUHC, Department of Health and Social Care (2018-07-05 to 2025-05-02).
Changes the buyer published to this notice after it first appeared.
The Council has a new e-procurement solution and Suppliers will now be required to express interest in this opportunity on the Open E-Procurement system. If not already registered on Open please register, free of charge, at the following link: https://open-uk.org/. Suppliers will then be granted access to the application documentation - Project Number # OPEN2024233. Please note that registering on Open 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.
This Corrigendum is to change the frequency of the opening of applications. Applications were opened every 3 months during the first year of the FFA. With immediate effect, the opening of applications will take place 6 monthly.
Published by the buyer on this notice. Check the original notice — details change and are not updated here.