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Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract for the Reopening Sandwell Domiciliary Care Service. The contract is classified under Health and social work services, with an estimated value of £300,000,000. The procurement method used was an Open procedure. The contract period is from 2nd April 2024 to 31st August 2032, and the tender closing date was 25th October 2023. Businesses in the social work services sector, particularly those providing domiciliary care, may find opportunities for growth by becoming providers for this service.

The procurement process initiated by the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council for Domiciliary Care Service aims to provide opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs. The service will cover the entire Sandwell Borough in West Midlands, UK. Providers appointed will deliver personal care services to eligible individuals in their homes. The hourly rate set for the service is £18.40. This contract presents a potential growth opportunity for businesses keen on contributing to adult social care and supporting individuals in maintaining independence and wellbeing.

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Notice Title

Reopening Sandwell Domiciliary Care Service - AWARD

Notice Description

Reopening of ASC084 Domiciliary Care Service - Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council wishes to Reopen the ITT for the addition of Providers to the Tier 2 List for the provision of Domiciliary Care to eligible individuals living in Sandwell. All Providers appointed will be required to deliver the Service across the whole of the Borough of Sandwell. It is anticipated that the Service, across both Tier 1 and Tier 2, will support approximately 20,000 to 25 000 hours of care per week, however the amount of hours of care per week may vary during the duration of the Agreement. The Service will provide a broad range of general personal care and support services to eligible adults (18 years old and over) aimed at enabling individuals to maintain and recover maximum independence, support their wellbeing, provide support to individuals who have recently left hospital and ultimately allow people to remain living in their own homes. The hourly rate for the period 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024 is ?18.40 for the service has been set by the Council which will be reviewed annually in April of each year. Where appropriate, rates will be increased using a Fee Rate Escalator or through Market Sustainability uplifts. Where a Market Sustainability uplift has been utilised then the Fee Rate Escalator will not apply for that year. Details of the Fee Rate Escalator are contained in the Procurement Documents. Providers will be required to provide a high-quality service that aligns with the Council's vision for Adult Social Care and whilst participating in the further implementation of the personalisation agenda, giving citizens greater choice and control in this process. The overarching Domiciliary Care Service Agreement commenced on 1st September 2022 for an initial period of 5 years with the option of extending for up to an additional 5 years. The Effective Date for the Reopening of the service is 2nd April 2024. Bidders attention is drawn to and they should note the following: a) There is no guarantee of volumes of work as referrals can decrease and / or increase; b) There is no guarantee that all Providers will receive an equal share of the work; c) Use of the Council's eBrokerage System for Referrals will be mandatory; d) The Terms and Conditions of Agreement Document, attached as Appendix 4 of the ITT, fully reflects services currently being provided by existing organisations and TUPE will NOT apply; e) This is the first Reopening of the ITT and the Tender will continue to be Reopened every 6 to 12 months, or at such other times at the sole discretion of the Council, for the addition, subject to passing evaluation, of Providers to the Tier 2 List - full details are contained in the ITT documents; f) The Tier 1 List will be Refreshed every 2 to 4 years, or at such other times at the sole discretion of the Council, full details are contained in the ITT documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-15d37a21-033d-408c-9449-18621ddba6bb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f308aec5-f67d-4eb7-a310-548d5b581f28
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

85312200 - Homedelivery of provisions

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2024 - 31 Aug 2032 Over 5 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
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 9EN
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
22
Supplier Names

All Round Care Solutions Limited

Ariise Ltd

Courage Health Care ( West Midlands) Liminted

Eden Housing & Support Ltd

ELR Homecare LTD

Firstcall 247 Limited

GPS Care Services Ltd

GraceBrook Ltd

Handle with Care (Black Country Limited

Home1st Ltd

Just Call 4 Care Services Limited

Kwikfix Recruitment Services Ltd

Living Waters Healthcare Services

LOVAGE HOME CARE LTD

MSA Care Services Ltd

NDH Care Ltd

Oak Healthcare Holding Ltd

Passion 4 Care Ltd

Phemacare

Priority Plus Limited

Standards Care Limited

Touchheart Healthcare Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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