Light Touch Framework for Care Homes for Adults

The subject matter of this procurement process relates to the delivery of services which are listed to in Schedule 3 to the regulations. As such, the procurement process adopted by the Commissioners has been developed in accordance with Regulation 76 of the regulations and in particular in accordance with the fundamental public procurement principles of transparency and equal treatment. For the avoidance of doubt this means that the Commissioners have not adopted the open procedure (as such term is defined in the regulations) for the undertaking of this procurement process.

These services will cover adults over 18 years of age in Oxfordshire, although most of the Individuals using these services are likely to be older adults. The services will cover Short Stay, which includes: planned and unplanned placements, respite and emergency admissions, and permanent placements.

The Council, in its absolute discretion, may close and re-open the opportunity for potential service providers not already on the Framework. Further details will be provided at the time of re-opening.

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

procontract.due-north.com ↗

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address.

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

procontract.due-north.com ↗ by searching for DN704977 or Light Touch Framework for Care Homes for Adults