Care and Support in Independent Living

Norfolk County Council wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of care and support within independent living (also called extra care) schemes which enables residents of independent living schemes to maximise their independence and lead a fulfilling lifestyle.

For the purposes of this framework agreement 'Independent Living' includes any housing scheme offering on-site support and care for planned and unplanned needs twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

Care and support within Independent Living is the delivery of an agreed package of care for adults who are resident in their own home within an Independent Living scheme who have been assessed as having a social care need because they are living with ill health, disability, physical frailty or a learning disability and/or with autism disability. Although schemes are predominantly for over 55s, it is expected exceptions will be made to this criterion on a case by case basis.

The Framework will be split into two lots: o Lot 1 will be for Independent Living Schemes of over 50 units o Lot 2 will be for Independent Living Schemes, including existing Housing with Care (as known as Extra Care Housing) of 50 units of less.

Additional information: 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. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles. Once registered you will be able to see the procurement project under the `tenders` section and `express an interest` to view the documentation. If you encounter any difficulties whilst using the system you can contact the In-tend support team by phoning +44 8442728810 or e-mailing support@in-tend.co.uk.

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No