The proposed Community Life Choices (CLC) Framework is intended to support adults aged 18 and over who are eligible for social care support following assessment under the Care Act 2014. The framework is expected to provide services that promote independence, wellbeing, community engagement and positive personal outcomes, enabling people to live as independently as possible within their local communities.

This includes group support and one-to-one support provided in the community from a building base. Examples of one-to-one support include travel training, support with work and volunteering opportunities. Group support can include visiting venues and groups in the local community and further afield. Within the building base and in the community, this may include the delivery of personal care Renewal: The Community Life Choices Service (CLC) framework will run from June 2027 until June 2030, with the option to extend to 06th June 2032 (3+2).

The Provider will manage individual Personal Assistants (PAs) with a view to the person managing their own PA(s) in the future. The Provider is asked to supply an appropriate PA and manage the recruitment, employment and support of that employee on behalf of the person in need of support. PAs are not expected to deliver personal care. This is on a one-to-one basis and is not offered as a group option. The PA cannot facilitate a group. Renewal: The Community Life Choices Service (CLC) framework will run from June 2027 until June 2030, with the option to extend to 06th June 2032 (3+2).

Estimated value: 56,000,000 GBP including VAT Lot 1 estimated value: 56,000,000 GBP including VAT Lot 2 estimated value: 56,000,000 GBP including VAT

Procurement Act 2023

Open procedure

Light touch

Please see DN828107 - Community Life Choices 2027 on the ProContract e-tendering portal for more information and to access the tender documents.

Providers interested in bidding for a place on the framework must register on the Council's e-tender portal EastMidsTenders via this link: https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ Project reference - DN828107 Additionally providers should note that in order to submit bids and be considered for a place on the framework, they must be registered on the Central Digital Platform (CDP). Suppliers are encouraged to register on the CDP at the earliest opportunity. Instructions on how to register on the CDP can be found via this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-short-guides/suppliers-how-to-register-your-organisation-and-first-administrator-on-find-a-tender-in-three-easy-steps-html