Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bef-b509-72de-b07a-161e8dc30603/car-community-support-services-open-framework closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # CAR - Community Support Services Open Framework [Bristol City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/bristol-city-council) Often single bidder Pays 92% within 30 days Estimated value £68,000,000 to £119,000,000 Published 8 Sept 2016 Deadline Closed 21 Oct 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Bristol City Council are setting up an open framework for the provision of Community Support Services, which includes: - Day Services - Supported Living - Support to Access the Community - Time for You (Carers Service) All of the services commissioned through the framework are statutory services. Service users will have been assessed as having a statutory need by a Social Worker. Community Support Services (CSS) in Bristol are adult social care support services for adults (18+ years) with statutorily assessed eligible social care needs, which may include those with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, mental ill health, older people and carers. CSS aims to promote independence and wellbeing and enable individuals to remain in their own home or in supported accommodation within the community, avoiding residential or hospital settings, for as long as possible. This includes services provided directly to individuals (supported living, support to access the community and day services) but also to their carers (‘Time for You'), to enable them to take a break from their caring role. Additional information: To find out more about this opportunity you are invited to attend one of the 2 events the Council will be holding, to support providers in their tender preparation. These are being held on: • 20th September 2016 • 27th September 2016 Venues to be confirmed – please check the CSS webpage for details and booking. [bristol.gov.uk](https://www.bristol.gov.uk/social-care-health/support-to-live-at-home/bristol-community-support-services) Slides from previous market engagement events and consultation documents are also available at the above website. For tender documents and to apply visit: [procontract.due-north.com](https://procontract.due-north.com) Read full description ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/26897a3d-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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