CP1329-16 - Supporting Independence

CP1329-16 Supporting Independence contract consists of 2 lots. Each lot will operate over the administrative area of Devon County Council and each lot will be split into 8 further sub-lots or zones, hereby known as Zones. Lot 1 - Group Based Care & Support Open Framework Agreement Zone 1 - Bideford/Northam, Great Torrington and Holsworthy Zone 2 - Ilfracombe, Lynton/Lynmouth, Barnstaple, South Molton Zone 3 - Tiverton, Crediton, Cullompton Zone 4 - Exeter Zone 5 - Honiton, Sidmouth, Exmouth, Seaton Zone 6 - Newton Abbot, Totnes, Dartmouth Zone 7 - Tavistock, Ivybridge Zone 8 - Okehampton, Moretonhampstead

Lot 2 - Individualised Care & Support Open Framework Agreement Zone 1 - Bideford/Northam, Great Torrington and Holsworthy Zone 2 - Ilfracombe, Lynton/Lynmouth, Barnstaple, South Molton Zone 3 - Tiverton, Crediton, Cullompton Zone 4 - Exeter Zone 5 - Honiton, Sidmouth, Exmouth, Seaton Zone 6 - Newton Abbot, Totnes, Dartmouth Zone 7 - Tavistock, Ivybridge Zone 8 - Okehampton, Moretonhampstead This contract will provide support services to Service Users (either as part of a group or individually) that have an eligible and assessed care need(s) that sits outside of the criteria for regulated care as defined by the Care Quality Commission.

Each lot will have it's individual Open Framework agreement and will have subsequent Entry Points after the initial Contract Duration.

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement. Framework agreement with several operators.

There are 3 possible extension periods available. Extension Period 1 = 12 months, Extension Period 2 = 12 months and Extension Period 3 = 12 months. Including the above (initial) duration of the framework this makes the maximum possible framework duration 48 months.