Independent Supported Living Service for Adults with High Level Needs Flexible Framework

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  "buyer": {
    "id": "GB-FTS-76269",
    "name": "South Tyneside Council"
  },
  "date": "2025-07-29T13:51:14+01:00",
  "id": "043874-2025",
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  "language": "en",
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      "address": {
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "locality": "SOUTH SHIELDS",
        "postalCode": "NE332RL",
        "region": "UKC22",
        "streetAddress": "Town Hall,Westoe Road"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "email": "karen.dixon@southtyneside.gov.uk",
        "name": "Karen Dixon",
        "telephone": "+44 1914244052"
      },
      "details": {
        "url": "https://www.southtyneside.gov.uk/"
      },
      "id": "GB-FTS-76269",
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        "legalName": "South Tyneside Council",
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      "name": "South Tyneside Council",
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    "amendments": [
      {
        "id": "5",
        "unstructuredChanges": [
          {
            "newValue": {
              "text": "The flexible framework has been extended to 23 February 2029 with no provision to further extend.  This is in line with the Procurement Act 2023 Transitional Arrangements"
            },
            "oldValue": {
              "text": "The initial framework period is 48 months, with the option to extend by 2 x 24 month periods commencing 1 July 2024."
            },
            "relatedLot": "Lots 1 and 2",
            "where": {
              "label": "Framework Term",
              "section": "II.2.14"
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    "classification": {
      "description": "Health and social work services",
      "id": "85000000",
      "scheme": "CPV"
    },
    "description": "The purpose of this Flexible Framework Agreement (FFA) is to create a list of Providers who can offer high quality independent supported living services for adult with high level care and support needs.\nIn order to deliver this Contract, you will be required to evidence that you hold current CQC registration for the provision of Personal Care for the particular client group you are bidding for and have a proven track record of delivering similar services. \nThe Council is creating this FFA without restrictions to the number of Providers who can join, only that they meet all the requirements of the application process and Service Specification.\nThe Flexible Framework Agreement (Contract) will be an open framework for new applications every three months throughout the duration of the Contract to give Providers the opportunity to join the FFA during its life. \nThe Contract consists of 2 Lots:\nLot 1 - Learning Disabilities and / or Neurodevelopmental Disorders\nLot 2 - Mental Health Needs\nApplicants may apply for one or both lots.\nSuppliers will be required to express interest in this opportunity on the NEPO ProContract system. If not already registered on ProContract please register at the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com. Suppliers will then be granted access to the application documentation - Project Number DN714950. Please note that registering on ProContract and expressing interest does not mean that you have bid for the tender - once the above steps are complete you will be required to complete and submit the flexible framework application documentation.",
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    "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
    "title": "Independent Supported Living Service for Adults with High Level Needs Flexible Framework"
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