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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Dementia Well-Being Centre" was initiated by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council. This project, classified under the health and social work services industry, aims to provide dementia wellbeing services to individuals over 65 with complex needs. Located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom, the contract runs from 1st August 2023 to 31st July 2024, with the possibility of two 12-month extensions. The procurement, conducted via an open procedure, had its tender period ending on 24th March 2023. The contract, valued at £539,859, was awarded to Care2Care on 7th June 2023.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in elder care and social work services. As the buyer encourages participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), it opens avenues for diverse businesses to engage. Companies providing welfare and daycare services for the elderly would be well-positioned to offer competitive solutions, leveraging experience in delivering personal care and practical assistance to enhance the comfort and independence of their clients.

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Notice Title

Provision of Dementia Well-Being Centre

Notice Description

Barnsley Council is wishing to commission a dedicated dementia wellbeing day opportunities service to people who are 65 years of age and over with complex dementia. These services will support people who have been assessed as needing extra help, such as personal care or practical assistance, to live life as comfortably and independently as possible. The contract will run from 1st August 2023 for 12 months until 31st July 2024 with the option to extend for two periods of 12 months each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-05ce1724-1a9f-428d-9637-6e8a7c0c502d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f149753-8af6-407a-b705-ac3ba91c6f31
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Other - Other
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85310000 - Social work services

85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

85312100 - Daycare services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£539,859 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jun 20233 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2023 - 31 Oct 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERCELL UK LTD
Additional Buyers

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
S70 2TA
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE33 Barnsley
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARE2CARE

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