Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c35-e1ff-7341-b076-7dcfc77b11fa/asc0032019-focussed-care-and-support-framework closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # ASC003/2019 Focussed Care and Support Framework [Middlesbrough Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/middlesbrough-borough-council) Estimated value £37,500,000 to £75,000,000 Published 1 Nov 2019 Deadline Closed 7 Jan 2020 ## 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 Middlesbrough Council are seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced Providers who wish to be considered for a contract on the Focussed Care and Support Framework for persons aged 16+. This will replace the existing Disabilities, Enablement and Support Framework and the Mental Health (functional) Framework. There are 4 Lots: - Lot 1 Learning Disabilities - To provide enablement care and support in supported accommodation and in the community to persons where the primary need is learning disabilities. It is recognised that some individuals will have needs that do not sit under any one of the primary support needs above, but whose care and support can be met through this contract, for example: individuals with autism. - Lot 2 Mental Health (Functional) - To provide enablement care and support in supported accommodation and in the community to persons where the primary need is mental health. It is recognised that some individuals will have needs that do not sit under any one of the primary support needs above, but whose care and support can be met through this contract, for example: individuals with autism. - Lot 3 Physical Disabilities - To provide enablement care and support in the community to persons where the primary need is physical disabilities It is recognised that some individuals will have needs that do not sit under any one of the primary support needs above, but whose care and support can be met through this contract, for example: individuals with autism. - Lot 4 Shared Lives (Separate Specification but will sit under the Focussed Care and Support Framework) - To provide a service whereby service users are matched with carers who open their homes and can provide enablement care and support on a permanent, short stay respite or day care arrangement. Tenderers have the opportunity to bid for all Lots and may be awarded all Lots. Read full description ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/1e3584b0-d914-4f1a-b940-b6c0ed4e5b57) 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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