Modification of a Semi-Independent Accommodation Framework

In March 2018, The London borough of Sutton concluded a framework agreement for Semi-Independent Accommodation to enable a group of economic operators to supply services under an Semi-Independent Accommodation Framework following a formal OJEU open procurement procedure. For reference, the OJEU document number for the contract notice (published on 30 June 2017) is 2017/S 124-252471; and the OJEU document number for the contract award notice (published on 23 October 2018) is 2018/S 204-465895. The framework was due to expire on 31 March 2022. The contract value was between (GBP) 1 500 000.00 GBP and 3 500 000.00. On 31 January 2021, the above named authority modified the framework for up to 12 months. The modification was under regulation 72 (1) ( c ) of the publication contract regulations on the grounds that the authority or the market were in a position to tender or bid for a new framework following the impact of the Covid 19 pandemic on resources. The modification does not alter the overall nature of the contract and the estimated spend over the 9 months (£450,000) will not exceed 50% of the value of the original contract or framework agreement. The framework has 2 lots. Lot 1 - Reducing need and developing independence; and Lot 2 - Developing independence. The framework will operate to allow the local authority to identify placements for looked after children (over the age of 16 years) and care leavers with Semi-independent Accommodation providers.