Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ccd-3f58-7348-9b88-119c10b48efb/ncl-icb-positive-behaviour-support-pbs-provider-framework closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # NCL ICB Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Provider Framework [N E L Commissioning Support Unit](https://tendernation.io/buyers/n-e-l-commissioning-support-unit) Estimated value £48,000,000 Published 10 Nov 2023 Deadline Closed 14 Dec 2023 ## 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 aim of this framework is to ensure that NCL has a cohort of providers able to deliver effective PBS, which improves outcomes and quality of life for people with a learning disability and behaviours of concern. Effective PBS can lead to improved outcomes, reduced incidents of crisis, decreased use of restraint, fewer breakdowns in community placements and less inappropriate hospital admissions. The framework will implement: • Minimum PBS quality standards and service activities to improve the quality of PBS in the sector • Standardised contract monitoring • A set range of payment rates for PBS packages The framework list will be the mechanism for the call-off of individual packages of care and the award of individual PBS Service User Placement Agreement (SUPA) contracts by NCL ICB. NCL Local Authorities also have the option to commission individual packages of care from this framework list if they choose. NCL Local Authorities will follow their own local procedures for the issuing of contracts related to individual packages of care NCL ICB PBS provider framework will be for the commissioning of PBS packages of care for clients with a learning disability and behaviours of concern. The aim of the procurement exercise is for NCL ICB to have a cohort of high-quality providers from which to commission PBS placements from. These placements are expected to improve client's quality of life. Only providers that meet the ICB's PBS quality standards will be accepted onto the framework. The contract will have a duration of 3 years + 1 year's extension. The maximum contract value will be £12 million per year. There is no guarantee of spend to any provider on the framework. Framework providers will be awarded individual client contracts through either a mini competition or direct award process. The Complex Care LD team will host the framework. Providers can only be added to the framework during the initial tender period as current procurement regulations do not allow for additional providers to be added at a later date. The NHS NCL ICB Positive Behaviour Support Framework can also be used by NCL Local Authorities. Interested organisation must express an interest via Pro-contract e-tendering portal. Bidders need to register on Pro-contract if they are not registered already. This can be done by clicking the below link. [procontract.due-north.com/Register](https://procontract.due-north.com/Register) Once registered, you can express an interest in this project and submit your bid via the etendering portal by clicking the following link to this specific project: [procontract.due-north.com/Advert](https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=59b9c8c6-c87f-ee11-8125-005056b64545) Additional information: The procurement has been divided into seven Lots: - Lot 1 Emergency PBS placements (provision of accommodation and care 18 years +) - Lot 2 Emergency PBS placements (provision of care only, 18 years +) - Lot 3 Planned Placements for young people (16+ years) and adults (18+ years) with a learning disability and behaviours of concern (provision of accommodation and care) - Lot 4 Planned Placements for young people (16+ years) and adults (18+ years) with a learning disability and behaviours of concern (provision of care only) - Lot 5 Emergency CYPS PBS placements (provision for children with a learning disability and behaviours of concern of care only, no accommodation 0-17 years) - Lot 6 Planned Placements CYPS for children with a learning disability and behaviours of concern (provision of care only, no accommodation 0-17 Years) - Lot 7 Functional Behaviour Assessments, Organisational training and consultation in the delivery of the PBS approach (all ages) Please note; •Potential Bidders will not be limited in the number of Lots they are permitted to bid for. •Potential Bidders will not be limited in the number of Lots they are awarded. This is a one stage process under the Light Touch Regime. We have also published a Find- a- Tender Notice; see link [find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033360-2023](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033360-2023) Read full description ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/dabf6cc3-3b41-4cf8-bae9-0b9c22752d19) 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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