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II.1.1) Title
Framework of Support Services for Children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND)
Reference number: DN709629
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
This opportunity is for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs/Disabilities (SEN/D) Support Services Framework. The Framework is divided into Lot by the needs of the child as shown below:
MAIN CATEGORY OF NEEDS FOR CHILD
Lot 1 Social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs and/ or autism without a learning disability - no presenting challenging or violent behaviours.
Lot 2 Physical, medical disabilities, personal care needs. May or may not have learning disabilities, social communication or challenging behaviours.
Lot 3 Global developmental delay, cognition and learning difficulties, speech, language and communication difficulties with no or minimal behaviours that challenge (but not violent towards others)
Lot 4 Global developmental delay, cognition and learning difficulties, speech, language and communication difficulties with potential behaviours that challenge (may be violent towards others)
Lot 5 Profound and multiple learning disabilities with complex needs including significant sensory disability, autism, communication, physical and/or medical disabilities. No violence or aggression.
Lot 6 Profound and multiple learning disabilities with complex needs (including significant sensory disability, autism, communication, physical and/or medical disabilities. Unable to regulate and risks of escalating into challenging and violent behaviours and potential for escalation into crisis.
Lot 7 Social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH) and/ or autism, severe social communication difficulties without a learning disability. They are vulnerable, their needs involve risk, can escalate and include challenging and potential violent behaviours including self harm to themselves or harm to others.
The Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs/Disabilities (SEN/D) Support Services Framework is a framework of multiple providers (on a non-exclusive basis). There are no restrictions to the number of Providers who may be members of the Framework, only that they meet all the requirements of this Invitation to Tender and Service Specification.
This Framework is a flexible agreement where, at the sole discretion of the Council, it may open the Framework to allow additional providers to be added to its membership. However, at the discretion of the Council, the Framework may remain closed should commissioners deem there be sufficient providers to meet demand.
The Council makes no guarantee to any member of the Framework that they will be awarded any Call-Off Contract and no guarantee is made in respect of any volume of work under any such agreements, or in aggregate under the Framework.
Each Provider should understand that their submission constitutes an acceptance of the terms of the Framework Agreement. A place on the Framework merely affords the Provider the opportunity to respond to an invitation from the Council for the provision of services (Call-Off).
The Framework Agreement provides for no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee by the Council for Services from the Provider and that the Council is at all times entitled to enter into other contracts and agreements with other Providers for the provision of any Services.
The proposed framework agreement is to be let with an option to extend for a further 5 periods 12 months each from the actual end date subject to funding and commissioner approval.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
13 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 7
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs and/ or autism without a learning disability - no presenting challenging or violent behaviours.
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC14
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This opportunity is for a Framework of Support Services for Children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND).
Lot 1 - Social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs and/ or autism without a learning disability - no presenting challenging or violent behaviours.
Durham County Council is seeking multiple providers (on a non-exclusive basis). There are no restrictions to the number of Providers who may be members of the Framework, only that they meet all the requirements of this Invitation to Tender and Service Specification for the Lot in which they are bidding.
Please access the tender documentation (free of charge) for full details of the Lots and service requirements via NEPO - https://www.nepo.org and access the tender using DN709629.
This procurement is issued under an Open Tender process in line with Public Contracts Regulation 2015, under Regulation 74 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 for contracts for social and other specific services (Light Touch Regime).
This Framework is a flexible agreement where, at the sole discretion of the Council, it may open the Framework to allow additional providers to be added to its membership. However, at the discretion of the Council, the Framework may remain closed should commissioners deem there be sufficient members to meet demand.
The Council makes no guarantee to any member of the Framework that they will be awarded any Call-Off Contract and no guarantee is made in respect of any volume of work under any such agreements, or in aggregate under the Framework.
Each Provider should understand that their submission constitutes an acceptance to the Council of the terms of the Framework Agreement. A place on the Framework merely affords the Provider the opportunity to respond to an invitation from the Council for the provision of services (Call-Off).
The Framework Agreement provides for no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee by the Council for Services from the Provider and that the Council is at all times entitled to enter into other contracts and agreements with other Providers for the provision of any Services.
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
1 200 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/05/2024
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The proposed framework agreement is to be let with an option to extend for a further 5 periods 12 months each from the actual end date subject to funding and commissioner approval.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Physical, medical disabilities, personal care needs. May or may not have learning disabilities, social communication or challenging behaviours.
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC14
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This opportunity is for a Framework of Support Services for Children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND).
Lot 2 - Physical, medical disabilities, personal care needs. May or may not have learning disabilities, social communication or challenging behaviours.
Durham County Council is seeking multiple providers (on a non-exclusive basis). There are no restrictions to the number of Providers who may be members of the Framework, only that they meet all the requirements of this Invitation to Tender and Service Specification for the Lot in which they are bidding.
Please access the tender documentation (free of charge) for full details of the Lots and service requirements via NEPO - https://www.nepo.org and access the tender using DN709629.
This procurement is issued under an Open Tender process in line with Public Contracts Regulation 2015, under Regulation 74 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 for contracts for social and other specific services (Light Touch Regime).
This Framework is a flexible agreement where, at the sole discretion of the Council, it may open the Framework to allow additional providers to be added to its membership. However, at the discretion of the Council, the Framework may remain closed should commissioners deem there be sufficient members to meet demand.
The Council makes no guarantee to any member of the Framework that they will be awarded any Call-Off Contract and no guarantee is made in respect of any volume of work under any such agreements, or in aggregate under the Framework.
Each Provider should understand that their submission constitutes an acceptance to the Council of the terms of the Framework Agreement. A place on the Framework merely affords the Provider the opportunity to respond to an invitation from the Council for the provision of services (Call-Off).
The Framework Agreement provides for no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee by the Council for Services from the Provider and that the Council is at all times entitled to enter into other contracts and agreements with other Providers for the provision of any Services.
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
1 200 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/05/2024
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The proposed framework agreement is to be let with an option to extend for a further 5 periods 12 months each from the actual end date subject to funding and commissioner approval.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Global developmental delay, cognition and learning difficulties, speech, language and communication difficulties with no or minimal behaviours that challenge (but not violent towards others)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC14
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This opportunity is for a Framework of Support Services for Children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND).
Lot 2 - Physical, medical disabilities, personal care needs. May or may not have learning disabilities, social communication or challenging behaviours.
Durham County Council is seeking multiple providers (on a non-exclusive basis). There are no restrictions to the number of Providers who may be members of the Framework, only that they meet all the requirements of this Invitation to Tender and Service Specification for the Lot in which they are bidding.
Please access the tender documentation (free of charge) for full details of the Lots and service requirements via NEPO - https://www.nepo.org and access the tender using DN709629.
This procurement is issued under an Open Tender process in line with Public Contracts Regulation 2015, under Regulation 74 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 for contracts for social and other specific services (Light Touch Regime).
This Framework is a flexible agreement where, at the sole discretion of the Council, it may open the Framework to allow additional providers to be added to its membership. However, at the discretion of the Council, the Framework may remain closed should commissioners deem there be sufficient members to meet demand.
The Council makes no guarantee to any member of the Framework that they will be awarded any Call-Off Contract and no guarantee is made in respect of any volume of work under any such agreements, or in aggregate under the Framework.
Each Provider should understand that their submission constitutes an acceptance to the Council of the terms of the Framework Agreement. A place on the Framework merely affords the Provider the opportunity to respond to an invitation from the Council for the provision of services (Call-Off).
The Framework Agreement provides for no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee by the Council for Services from the Provider and that the Council is at all times entitled to enter into other contracts and agreements with other Providers for the provision of any Services.
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
2 100 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/05/2024
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The proposed framework agreement is to be let with an option to extend for a further 5 periods 12 months each from the actual end date subject to funding and commissioner approval.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Global developmental delay, cognition and learning difficulties, speech, language and communication difficulties with potential behaviours that challenge (may be violent towards others)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC14
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This opportunity is for a Framework of Support Services for Children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND).
Lot 2 - Physical, medical disabilities, personal care needs. May or may not have learning disabilities, social communication or challenging behaviours.
Durham County Council is seeking multiple providers (on a non-exclusive basis). There are no restrictions to the number of Providers who may be members of the Framework, only that they meet all the requirements of this Invitation to Tender and Service Specification for the Lot in which they are bidding.
Please access the tender documentation (free of charge) for full details of the Lots and service requirements via NEPO - https://www.nepo.org and access the tender using DN709629.
This procurement is issued under an Open Tender process in line with Public Contracts Regulation 2015, under Regulation 74 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 for contracts for social and other specific services (Light Touch Regime).
This Framework is a flexible agreement where, at the sole discretion of the Council, it may open the Framework to allow additional providers to be added to its membership. However, at the discretion of the Council, the Framework may remain closed should commissioners deem there be sufficient members to meet demand.
The Council makes no guarantee to any member of the Framework that they will be awarded any Call-Off Contract and no guarantee is made in respect of any volume of work under any such agreements, or in aggregate under the Framework.
Each Provider should understand that their submission constitutes an acceptance to the Council of the terms of the Framework Agreement. A place on the Framework merely affords the Provider the opportunity to respond to an invitation from the Council for the provision of services (Call-Off).
The Framework Agreement provides for no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee by the Council for Services from the Provider and that the Council is at all times entitled to enter into other contracts and agreements with other Providers for the provision of any Services.
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
2 100 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/05/2024
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The proposed framework agreement is to be let with an option to extend for a further 5 periods 12 months each from the actual end date subject to funding and commissioner approval.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Profound and multiple learning disabilities with complex needs including significant sensory disability, autism, communication, physical and/or medical disabilities. No violence or aggression.
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC14
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This opportunity is for a Framework of Support Services for Children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND).
Lot 2 - Physical, medical disabilities, personal care needs. May or may not have learning disabilities, social communication or challenging behaviours.
Durham County Council is seeking multiple providers (on a non-exclusive basis). There are no restrictions to the number of Providers who may be members of the Framework, only that they meet all the requirements of this Invitation to Tender and Service Specification for the Lot in which they are bidding.
Please access the tender documentation (free of charge) for full details of the Lots and service requirements via NEPO - https://www.nepo.org and access the tender using DN709629.
This procurement is issued under an Open Tender process in line with Public Contracts Regulation 2015, under Regulation 74 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 for contracts for social and other specific services (Light Touch Regime).
This Framework is a flexible agreement where, at the sole discretion of the Council, it may open the Framework to allow additional providers to be added to its membership. However, at the discretion of the Council, the Framework may remain closed should commissioners deem there be sufficient members to meet demand.
The Council makes no guarantee to any member of the Framework that they will be awarded any Call-Off Contract and no guarantee is made in respect of any volume of work under any such agreements, or in aggregate under the Framework.
Each Provider should understand that their submission constitutes an acceptance to the Council of the terms of the Framework Agreement. A place on the Framework merely affords the Provider the opportunity to respond to an invitation from the Council for the provision of services (Call-Off).
The Framework Agreement provides for no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee by the Council for Services from the Provider and that the Council is at all times entitled to enter into other contracts and agreements with other Providers for the provision of any Services.
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
2 100 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/05/2024
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The proposed framework agreement is to be let with an option to extend for a further 5 periods 12 months each from the actual end date subject to funding and commissioner approval.
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Severe
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC14
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This opportunity is for a Framework of Support Services for Children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND).
Lot 2 - Physical, medical disabilities, personal care needs. May or may not have learning disabilities, social communication or challenging behaviours.
Durham County Council is seeking multiple providers (on a non-exclusive basis). There are no restrictions to the number of Providers who may be members of the Framework, only that they meet all the requirements of this Invitation to Tender and Service Specification for the Lot in which they are bidding.
Please access the tender documentation (free of charge) for full details of the Lots and service requirements via NEPO - https://www.nepo.org and access the tender using DN709629.
This procurement is issued under an Open Tender process in line with Public Contracts Regulation 2015, under Regulation 74 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 for contracts for social and other specific services (Light Touch Regime).
This Framework is a flexible agreement where, at the sole discretion of the Council, it may open the Framework to allow additional providers to be added to its membership. However, at the discretion of the Council, the Framework may remain closed should commissioners deem there be sufficient members to meet demand.
The Council makes no guarantee to any member of the Framework that they will be awarded any Call-Off Contract and no guarantee is made in respect of any volume of work under any such agreements, or in aggregate under the Framework.
Each Provider should understand that their submission constitutes an acceptance to the Council of the terms of the Framework Agreement. A place on the Framework merely affords the Provider the opportunity to respond to an invitation from the Council for the provision of services (Call-Off).
The Framework Agreement provides for no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee by the Council for Services from the Provider and that the Council is at all times entitled to enter into other contracts and agreements with other Providers for the provision of any Services.
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
2 100 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/05/2024
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The proposed framework agreement is to be let with an option to extend for a further 5 periods 12 months each from the actual end date subject to funding and commissioner approval.
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
SEMH, autism, severe communication, without a learning disability, potential risk and violence to self and others
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC14
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This opportunity is for a Framework of Support Services for Children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND).
Lot 2 - Physical, medical disabilities, personal care needs. May or may not have learning disabilities, social communication or challenging behaviours.
Durham County Council is seeking multiple providers (on a non-exclusive basis). There are no restrictions to the number of Providers who may be members of the Framework, only that they meet all the requirements of this Invitation to Tender and Service Specification for the Lot in which they are bidding.
Please access the tender documentation (free of charge) for full details of the Lots and service requirements via NEPO - https://www.nepo.org and access the tender using DN709629.
This procurement is issued under an Open Tender process in line with Public Contracts Regulation 2015, under Regulation 74 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 for contracts for social and other specific services (Light Touch Regime).
This Framework is a flexible agreement where, at the sole discretion of the Council, it may open the Framework to allow additional providers to be added to its membership. However, at the discretion of the Council, the Framework may remain closed should commissioners deem there be sufficient members to meet demand.
The Council makes no guarantee to any member of the Framework that they will be awarded any Call-Off Contract and no guarantee is made in respect of any volume of work under any such agreements, or in aggregate under the Framework.
Each Provider should understand that their submission constitutes an acceptance to the Council of the terms of the Framework Agreement. A place on the Framework merely affords the Provider the opportunity to respond to an invitation from the Council for the provision of services (Call-Off).
The Framework Agreement provides for no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee by the Council for Services from the Provider and that the Council is at all times entitled to enter into other contracts and agreements with other Providers for the provision of any Services.
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
2 100 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/05/2024
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The proposed framework agreement is to be let with an option to extend for a further 5 periods 12 months each from the actual end date subject to funding and commissioner approval.