Light Touch Framework for Care Homes for Adults

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.

Providers can apply for different Care Bands under the Framework: • Care Band 1 - Residential Care • Care Band 2 - Residential Specialist • Care Band 3 - Nursing Care • Care Band 4 a) - Nursing Specialist- Complex Physical Needs • Care Band 4 b) - Nursing Specialist - Complex Mental Health Needs/ Complex Dementia Needs • Care Band 5 - Specialist Plus Care

There is no limit as to what bands providers can apply for. Details of what each band requires is set out in the Service Specification.

This Framework is for Care Homes within the Oxfordshire area. 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.

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

https://procontract.due-north.com

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

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

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