Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c49-6ebb-702e-bb69-968fb66f56c2/care-and-support-framework-for-adults-with-a-learning-disability-andor-autism awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Care and Support Framework for Adults with a Learning Disability and/or Autism. [Bournemouth Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/bournemouth-borough-council) Estimated value £196,000,000 Published 9 Nov 2018 Deadline Closed 10 Jan 2019 ## 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 The Borough of Poole is advertising the following tender opportunity, Care & Support for adults with a learning disability and/or Autism across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Bournemouth Borough Council and Borough of Poole, are working in partnership with NHS Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group and are tendering these services in preparation for the new Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Local Authority from 1 April 2019. This tender is being carried out in agreement with Dorset County Council in respect to Christchurch. The tender opportunity is being advertised on the Bournemouth Borough Council procurement portal in preparation for Local Government reorganisation. As part of the Council's Big Plan 2018-21 strategy for people with a learning disability and in response to the national learning disability Transforming Care agenda and wider SEND reforms this service will support people to live independently within their own home and to access their community. The Care and Support Framework is primarily for adults with a learning disability and/or Autism, but it also includes Young People aged 16-18 as part of preparation for adulthood agenda and aims to support the five at risk groups within Transforming Care with the introduction of separate Lots. The Lots contained under the framework have been developed following consultation with providers, professionals, people with learning disabilities and/or autism and family carers. This is a declared rate framework. The Lots contained within the Care and Support Framework are: - Lot 1 General Care and support - Lot 2 Complex Health - Lot 3 Behaviours that challenge/Mental Health/Autism - Lot 4 Forensic/ Risk of Offending/Risky Behaviour - Lot 5 Supported Living Schemes The new Care and Support framework will replace current frameworks and spot contract arrangements across the three local authority areas and is therefore important existing providers consider applying. The contract is for five years with a possible two year extension. Read full description ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/e3781a03-1bc5-4936-acd6-b89cc0b30583) 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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