ASC0312 - Paid Persons Representative (PPR)

Description

The proposed Framework Agreement will be for an initial period of 3 years to commence on 7th July 2025, with an option to extend, subject to satisfactory performance outcomes and agreement by the Authority, for a further period, or periods, up to a total of 1 year, taking the Framework term to a maximum of 4 years up to 6th July 2029. The proposed service is based on current and known funding allocations. These could alter through the life of the contract in light of changes in future local and central government funding. The Framework Agreement value assigned to this service is £200,000 per annum, £800,000 for the full 4 year framework period. Further information in respect of this tender opportunity is contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation. The Authority is conducting this procurement under the Light Touch Regime for Social and Other Specific Services, as set out in the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR), at Section 7 (Regulations 74 to 77). The Procurement process will be similar to that of an Open Procedure however, the Process will, unlike an Open Procedure, include the flexibility, as allowed under the Light Touch Regime. The Invitation to Tender document and with the appendices and all other documentation issued to Tenderers sets out the details of the Authority's requirements and how to submit your Tender. An Online Microsoft Teams Tenderers Information Session is being held on 18th December 2024 commencing at 13:00. Further details regarding how to register for this session is also contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation.