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SOL - Long Term Care at Home and Sitting Services

SOLIHULL MBC (SOL)

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Summary of the contracting process

The Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (Solihull MBC) is inviting bids for a public procurement contract titled "SOL - Long Term Care at Home and Sitting Services" in the Community Health Services category. The contract, with a value of £159 million, aims to establish a provider framework for care services in Solihull. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold, and the contract period is set to begin on April 1, 2024, and end on March 31, 2029.

This opportunity with Solihull MBC offers a chance for businesses in the health and social work services sector to compete for contracts providing long-term care at home and sitting services. The tender, structured in two lots, is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to offer quality care to individuals and support them in maintaining independence. Interested parties can log on to Solihull MBC's e-tendering portal to search for reference SOL - 17320.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SOL - Long Term Care at Home and Sitting Services

Notice Description

Solihull MBC is seeking to create a framework of providers in respect to Care at Home and Sitting Services in in the borough Solihull. This contract opportunity is split into TWO lots. Bidders may apply for either or both lots. Lot 1 - Long Term Care at Home Lot 2 - Sitting Services Long Term Care at Home (Lot 1) and Sitting Services (Lot 2) aim to allow people who use the service to live as independently as possible in their own homes and to sign-post people to other services where needed. The service provided should help to delay and reduce the need for additional long term care through a focus on promoting wellbeing and independence. It should safeguard adults, protecting them from avoidable harm. Care and support should be delivered in line with the person's wishes, as best as it can be. The care and support delivered should meet the person's cultural needs and maintain their dignity and respect. Sitting Services (Lot 2) are required when a carer needs a break, but replacement care is required to look after their loved one in their own home. The expected outputs of the Service are that the chosen Providers will: Respond to all appropriate referrals in their prescribed zone Support individuals in line with their care and support plan and how they wish to be supported Support individuals to maintain and maximise independence as far as possible Deliver safe, quality and compliant care and support to individuals Deliver care and companionship to a person in their own home whilst their carer is having a break or attending appointments (Lot 2 only). The tender will be let under 'Light Touch' arrangements under the EU Procurement Directives and implemented in English Law in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). To apply, please log on to Solihull MBC's e-tendering portal, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets/aspx/Home and search for reference SOL - 17320 Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41ff8f13-85d6-4e71-8e70-74e1990f308d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£159,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOLIHULL MBC (SOL)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B91 3QB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
St Alphege
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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