Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c0e-a691-7286-9531-52a274d7beb8/supporting-independence closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Supporting Independence [Devon County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/devon-county-council) Estimated value £5,552,563 to £16,657,688 Published 1 Mar 2017 Deadline Closed 4 Apr 2017 ## 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. - 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 CP1329-216 Supporting Independence contract consists of 2 lots. Each lot will operate over the administrative area of Devon County Council and each lot will be split into 8 further sub-lots or zones, hereby known as Zones. - Lot 1 Group Based Care & Support Open Framework Agreement ### Zone 1 - Bideford/Northam, Great Torrington and Holsworthy Zone 2 - Ilfracombe, Lynton/Lynmouth, Barnstaple, South Molton Zone 3 - Tiverton, Crediton, Cullompton ### Zone 4 - Exeter Zone 5 - Honiton, Sidmouth, Exmouth, Seaton Zone 6 - Newton Abbot, Totnes, Dartmouth ### Zone 7 - Tavistock, Ivybridge ### Zone 8 - Okehampton, Moretonhampstead - Lot 2 Individualised Care & Support Open Framework Agreement ### Zone 1 - Bideford/Northam, Great Torrington and Holsworthy Zone 2 - Ilfracombe, Lynton/Lynmouth, Barnstaple, South Molton Zone 3 - Tiverton, Crediton, Cullompton ### Zone 4 - Exeter Zone 5 - Honiton, Sidmouth, Exmouth, Seaton Zone 6 - Newton Abbot, Totnes, Dartmouth ### Zone 7 - Tavistock, Ivybridge ### Zone 8 - Okehampton, Moretonhampstead This contract will provide support services to Service Users (either as part of a group or individually) that have an eligible and assessed care need(s) that sits outside of the criteria for regulated care as defined by the Care Quality Commission. Each lot will have it's individual Open Framework agreement and will have subsequent Entry Points after the initial Contract Duration. The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement. Framework agreement with several operators. Procured under Part 2, Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) - Social and Other Specific Services. This procurement does not follow, in particular, any of the defined procedures of the PCR 2015 (even if there are similarities or stated as such) but does seek to adhere to the best practice procurement principles of Openness, Transparency, Fairness and Equity. ### Tenderer Event There will be a Tenderer event held in Exeter on 8th March 2017 in relation to this Tender. The event will be focussing on the Tender Process and will explain the ITT and the other documents as well as useful information to enable Tenderers to be 'tender ready'. There will be an overview of the service requirement from commissioners of the service and there will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the event. Spaces for this event are limited and restricted to a maximum of two persons per organisation. In order to book a place, please e-mail your organisation will then be contacted to confirm the time and venue of the Tender event. ### Tender Surgeries The Authority will hold three Tender Surgeries on the following dates: 13th March 2017 in Exeter 15th March 2017 in Newton Abbott 16th March 2017 in Barnstaple For more information on Tender Surgeries e-mail: TO ACCESS TENDER DOCUMENTS GO TO: [supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk](https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk) Additional information: To access the tender documents please go to [supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk](http://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk) and search for CP1329-16 - Supporting Independence in 'Find Opportunities'. You will need to register in order to be able to express an interest in this tender opportunity and submit a response. Registration is free. Read full description ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/5622bc57-dc2b-431c-9a9b-bd122568db0b) 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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