Care and Support Services Flexible Framework Agreement NEW ENTRANTS

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Value

£1,500,000,000

Classifications

  • Social work and related services
  • Social work services

Tags

  • tender

Submission Deadline

4 years from now

Published

1 year ago

Description

This Contract Notice confirms that the Care and Support Flexible Framework Agreement has now been established in accordance with Regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (further referred to as 'the Flexible Framework Agreement'). The services include Care at Home and Supported Living Services, collectively referred to as Care and Support Services.
The Flexible Framework Agreement will remain open to allow new Providers ("New Entrants") to participate throughout the Open Period.   Further information about New Entrant applications is set out in Section VI.3 Additional information. Following award, successful providers will also be able to seek to vary their appointment by altering or adding Care and Support Service offerings in accordance with the terms of the Flexible Framework Agreement.
Care and Support Services will support people to achieve the best possible quality of life, in terms of their personal aspirations, choices and abilities, that enables them to live independently and safely within their own home for as long as practicable.

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Adult Social Care Team

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+44 1414888230

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