Skills and Employment Life Opportunities - Lot 1A Framework Agreement for Adults with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism

This is the application process to offer the Skills and Employment Pathway under Lot 1A. We initially opened this Framework for the provision of service for People with Learning Disability and or Autism (PWLDA) under Lot 1. If you wish to apply to deliver Skills and Employment Services under Lot1a. This application form includes the application to Lot 1 (If you are not already on Lot 1 of this Framework), which covers basis questions and minimum standards you are required to adhere to and specific questions applicable to deliver services under the Skills and Employment Pathway described in the service specification attached at Appendix C - Schedule 2 Lot 1A

The Framework Agreement Lot 1A - creates the foundation to support three distinct pathways which have specific and focused outcomes for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. The Skills and Employment Pathway has been designed to identify people's ambitions and aspirations by supporting individuals through an up-to 2-year programme that works towards a paid employment outcome. This pathway seeks to develop individual's skills and knowledge, whilst using their strengths and abilities to enhance their opportunities to enable people to reach their full potential.

The framework is for 5 years from May 2023, with the option to extend for up to a further 5 years subject to agreement of Norfolk County Council with the service providers. The Council is subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and will be carrying out this procurement in accordance with the Light Touch Regime which applies to social services. The value given is an estimate based over the full framework term.

Additional information: The value given is an estimate based over the full framework term for all lots. This procurement will be managed electronically via the Council's e-procurement system. To participate in this procurement, applicants must first be registered on the system at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc Once registered you will be able to express an interest in this project and have access to the documents.

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No