Award of Skills and Employment Life Opportunities Framework (Lot 1A) for Adults with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism
Norfolk County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Skills and Employment Life Opportunities Framework (Lot 1A) for Adults with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism
Awarded 31 Oct 2023
Awarded31 Oct 2023
Value£95,000,000.00
AgencyNorfolk County Council
RegionEast of England
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 6y 5mo9y 5mo term, 32% elapsed
Awarded 31 Oct 2023Expires 31 Mar 2033
About
Norfolk County Council awarded a contract to Assist Trust, Beyond The Wall, Clinks Care Farm Ltd, Fenland Area Community Enterprise Trust, Iceni Care LTD, Independence Matters, Realise Futures CIC, and Special Needs Enterprises (Norfolk) Limited t/a - Step for the Skills and Employment Life Opportunities - Lot 1A Framework Agreement for Adults with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism.
The framework, valued at an estimated £95,000,000 over its full term, supports three distinct pathways with specific outcomes for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.
The Skills and Employment Pathway, part of Lot 1A, is designed to identify individuals' ambitions and aspirations through an up-to-2-year programme aimed at achieving paid employment outcomes, developing skills and knowledge while leveraging strengths and abilities.
The framework commenced in May 2023 for a duration of 5 years, with an option to extend for up to a further 5 years subject to agreement between Norfolk County Council and the service providers.
The procurement was conducted under the Light Touch Regime in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
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Award of Skills and Employment Life Opportunities Framework (Lot 1A) for Adults with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism
Won by Assist Trust,Beyond The Wall,Clinks Care Farm Ltd,Fenland Area Community Enterprise Trust,Iceni Care LTD,Independence Matters,Realise Futures CIC,Special Needs Enterprises (Norfolk) Limited t/a - Stepping Stone · Norfolk County Council
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