Planning

Request for Information: Nursing, residential and extra care settings

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

09 Sep 2024 at 13:57

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council is currently in the planning stage of re-commissioning nursing, residential, and extra care services across the county. The Council is specifically targeting four residential care homes and three extra care settings, seeking suppliers to manage these facilities under a block contract. This process is crucial for providers in the residential health facilities sector, and the corresponding procurement stage includes an engagement period ending on 20th September 2024. The initiative covers services in England within the sector of residential health facilities and aims to gauge market interest and gather feedback on the proposed service delivery models.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in residential care, nursing care, and elderly welfare services. Regional SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, especially those capable of bringing innovative solutions to enhance service specifications and meet future demand while providing value for money. For businesses, this is a chance to secure a long-term strategic partnership with Buckinghamshire Council, potentially benefiting from additional revenue streams through self-funders and spot market purchases. Companies experienced in delivering quality residential and extra care services, and willing to foster operational and strategic partnerships, would find this tender an excellent opportunity for growth and market expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information: Nursing, residential and extra care settings

Notice Description

Buckinghamshire Council is engaging with the market about the re-commissioning of residential and nursing care in Buckinghamshire. The purpose of this market engagement exercise is to raise awareness of the upcoming procurement, gauge the level of interest in the provision of such services and seek the views of the market and interested organisations about the Council's proposals for the delivery of this service, its procurement plans and requirements. Buckinghamshire Council is seeking a supplier/s to provide care in to four residential care homes and three extra care settings under a block contract. Each home has additional beds available to the provider for self-funders or purchase through the spot market. The homes have a mix of residential, enhanced residential and nursing beds for 65+. The extra care settings are attached to the care homes, and each provides 12 individual extra care flats. The Care Homes are all owned by The Riverside Group Ltd. The incumbent is exiting the market in Buckinghamshire and the Council would like to secure a provider/s that are keen to work in partnership operationally and strategically in the medium to longer term. The Council is keen to engage the market to stimulate interest. Innovation and ideas which enhance the service specification to meet needs of individuals, address the anticipated future demand and provide value for money are welcome at this stage.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1b5430e1-11f3-406e-8b7b-c31ee88f1124
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f28830f-9a04-4221-b1d7-909e947f1bd7
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85144000 - Residential health facilities services

85144100 - Residential nursing care services

85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1UA
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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