Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c4a-3ba8-72a5-b661-16641c89860c/framework-agreement-for-lac-and-sen-residential-andor-education-services-and-fa closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Framework Agreement for LAC and SEN Residential and/or Education Services and Family Assessments under the Light Touch Regime Lot 5 only [Norfolk County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/norfolk-county-council) Estimated value £250,000 Published 12 Jun 2019 Deadline Closed 15 Jul 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 Council is seeking to purchase Family Assessment services - both residential and in the community. Full details of the requirement can be found in the Service Specification, which forms a Schedule to the Terms and Conditions. This is a light touch regime Framework Agreement being let under Regulations 74 to 77 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended), under which the Council has flexibility regarding the process or procedure to be used when purchasing certain services, which includes Lac and SEN and family assessment services. In this instance, the Council is extending a Framework Agreement with multiple suppliers that sets out the terms and conditions for buying specific services (call - offs). The Framework Agreement differs from those let under the non-light touch regime in that the Council, exercising its flexibility, will keep the Framework open for new applicants. It is the Council's intention that new providers will be able to apply to join the Framework on an open basis on the same terms and conditions and on the same criteria as stated in the invitation to tender, unless the Council deems that amendments are required as a result of changes in legislation or changes within the Council. The Council reserves the right however, to close the framework for new applications if it deems this appropriate. The Council is exercising its right to extend the service specification under the existing Framework Agreement to include areas of provision not included in the contract at the outset of this Framework Agreement. As the Council is extending the service specification, all providers whether they had previously applied to join the framework or not, will be eligible to apply to provide services against the extended service specification. This Lot 5b is for community parenting assessments. The aim of the service is to assess parenting capacity and make evidenced judgements about parents' capacity to provide good enough parenting in relation to the specific needs of their children. The prime function of the assessment service will be to advise NCC children's services and provide recommendations for future actions. Service outcomes are: - to reduce delay in care proceedings; - to inform care plans in a timely and efficient manner; - to keep children safe; - develop outcome focused child protection plans based on 'signs of safety'; and 'strengthening families' approaches; - engagement with families (including extended families and friendship groups) to ensure that children are safe. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: [in-iendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/Home](https://in-iendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/Home) Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address Read full description ## CPV classification Social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/eb4ff0b5-c64d-443e-b295-eee56db15262) 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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