Tender

Emergency Care Response Service.

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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26 Oct 2021 at 15:15

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26 Oct 2021 at 15:13

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Hampshire County Council, which is seeking tenders for the Emergency Care Response Service to address staffing shortages in adult social care settings during the COVID-19 pandemic. This open tender, classified under the CPV code for nursing personnel supply services, is currently in the tender stage and will close for submissions on Wednesday, 3rd November 2021, at 14:00. The resulting contract is expected to commence on 11th November 2021, lasting for an initial period of 12 weeks, with an option for a further extension of 12 weeks, and carries a value of £300,000.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare and staffing services, particularly those in the nursing and care sectors. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, especially firms with experience in providing live-in care staff or supporting care facilities under pressure. Engaging with this contract can facilitate growth and broaden market engagement within Hampshire and potentially beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Emergency Care Response Service.

Notice Description

Hampshire County Council invites applications from suitably experienced organisations who wish to be considered for selection to tender for the Emergency Care Response Service. The Emergency Care Response (ECR) service is a short-term service to support adults social care settings (residential or nursing care homes, Supported Living or Extra care) experiencing short term staffing difficulties or failure across the Hampshire County Council (HCC) area, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ECR Service will allow the Council to access a pool of live-in care staff from 8am Thursday to 8am Tuesday each week to address any immediate needs related to staff shortages, allowing the provider additional time in which to overcome their difficulties or seek alternative means of support. The Contract will commence on 11th November 2021 and will be for a period of 12 weeks with the option to extend for a further 12 weeks. Interested parties should register their interest in the project via the In-Tend website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire, and complete and submit the tender return document together with any supporting information requested by 14.00 hrs on Wednesday 3rd November 2021. How to obtain the Tender Documents The Tender documents can be accessed when logged into In-Tend by selecting 'View Details' on the relevant tender advert and clicking the 'Express Interest' tab. Once in the tender there are five tabs - 'Tender', 'ITT - documents', 'Correspondence', 'Clarifications' and 'History'. Select the 2nd tab (ITT - documents) where you will find useful information under 'Tender Details' continue to scroll down to the heading 'Tender Documents Received' where you will be able to view / download the documents. Please download all the documents and read very carefully. Opting In and Opting Out Please note you are required to 'Opt In' before you can access the 'My tender Return' to start populating your response. PLEASE NOTE you are required to 'Opt In' to view & complete the Questionnaire for this project. The 'Opt Out' functionality will also be available throughout the duration of the tender process. Opting out will give you the option of declaring you no longer want to receive any further communication in relation to this tender along with the opportunity of providing comments and feedback for this decision. You can choose to 'Opt In' at any time during the tender process if you initially decided to 'Opt Out'. Your completed 'Tender Return Document(s)' should be submitted via 'In-tend' by 2pm on Wednesday 3rd November 2021. Further Guidance In addition, guidance on how to participate in a tender - download and upload documents / returns and if required, register your company (free of charge), can be found on the In-tend site under the 'Help' or 'Information for Suppliers' buttons. Receiving Notification Emails To ensure you receive email alerts and not... Additional information: Interested parties should register their interest in the project via the In-Tend website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire. Guidance on how to participate in a tender - download and upload documents / returns and if required, register your company (free of charge), can be found on the In-tend site under the 'Help' or 'Information for Suppliers' buttons. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ede95ab7-8e5f-4e9f-b210-7ca96d5a3898
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79624000 - Supply services of nursing personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Nov 2021 - 10 Feb 2022 1-6 months
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
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
SO23 8UQ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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