Tender

TC140 - Care Home Contract - Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)

BOLTON COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Jul 2023 at 06:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Borough Council of Bolton is seeking tenders for a Care Home Contract Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) for the delivery of residential care in care homes and care homes with nursing. The procurement process will operate as an open Pseudo-dynamic FPS agreement allowing providers to join via rounds. The Framework Agreement will last for seven years, starting on 1 October 2023, with a possible extension of three years. The procurement method is open, with the tender period closing on 4th August 2023. The industry category is social work and related services.

This tender from Bolton Council offers opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs interested in providing residential care services in the United Kingdom. Businesses suited for this tender include care home operators, nursing care providers, and organisations offering social work services. The long-term nature of the Framework Agreement provides stability and growth potential for companies looking to expand their presence in the care sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TC140 - Care Home Contract - Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)

Notice Description

The Borough Council of Bolton (The Authority) are prepared to receive tenders for a Care Home Contract Flexible Purchasing System (FPS), which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. To fulfil our obligations under the Care Act 2014, the Care Home Contract (FPS) relates to the delivery of residential care in care homes and care homes with nursing. The procurement will be an open tender but will be operating as a Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) which is an open Pseudo-dynamic FPS agreement allowing providers to join the Pseudo dynamic FPS agreement during the term of the agreement via rounds. Rounds will be opened at certain times during the term when there is a requirement of provision, minimum once a year. The term of the Framework Agreement will be for seven (7) years with the option to extend for a further three (3) years. It is intended for the Framework Agreement to commence on 1 October 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a349508-0678-452b-851b-1d346df95e63
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£61,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2030 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
BOLTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sarah Atherton
Contact Email
sarah.atherton@bolton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0

Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 1RU
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
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
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Queens Park & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bolton North East

Further Information

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