Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c79-88a1-70dc-887b-ab7a726b770d/supported-living-outreach-flexible-framework awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Supported Living & Outreach Flexible Framework [The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-royal-borough-of-kingston-upon-thames) Estimated value Not stated Published 14 Oct 2020 Deadline Closed 16 Nov 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 The Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames is seeking to commission a "Flexible Framework Agreement" provision for Supported Living and Outreach Services consisting of multiple suitably qualified providers under which it can call off via direct awards or mini-competitions. This procurement comprises of three lots. Lot 1 for Outreach Services; Lot 2 for Supported Living without Accomodation with sub-lots 2a learning disability, 2b mental health, 2c autism, 2d physical disability and 2e complex needs) and Lot 3 Supported Living with Accommodation which has sub-lots 3a learning disability, 3b mental health, 3c autism, 3d physical disability and 2e complex needs. The "Flexible Framework Agreement" will be commissioned under the Light Touch Regime(implemented through regulations 74 - 77 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015). This Flexible Framework Agreement differs from those set up under the non-light touch regime in that the Council may exercise it's flexibility to periodically "open" the flexible framework for providers to submit applications to join, particularly if it needs to increase the capacity or respond to emerging needs. If the Council decides to open up the Flexible Framework Agreement for applications it will do so on the same terms and conditions and on the same criteria. The duration of the Flexible Framework Agreement will be five years, plus two 12 month extension periods at the absolute sole discretion of the Council, creating a maximum possible flexible framework term of seven years. Call off contracts will be of varying durations according to the assessed needs of service users. Read full description ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/a1dc818f-7e79-4fb1-9167-45f5f05e6d92) 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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