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Employ specialist Occupational Therapist Service

SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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20 Sep 2023 at 13:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The South Ribble Borough Council has awarded a contract for the provision of specialist Occupational Therapist services. The contract, with a value of £100,000, falls under the Health services category and involves the use of an OT service to reduce waiting times for residents awaiting assessments and adaptations. The tender process was initiated as a result of extensive waitlists in Lancashire, with deadlines set for contract start on July 31, 2023, and end on December 31, 2023.

This procurement presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in providing essential health services to vulnerable residents. Businesses with expertise in occupational therapy and healthcare services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The awarded supplier, The OT Service Limited, will play a crucial role in streamlining the assessment process, thus potentially reducing waiting times to 4-6 weeks and benefiting both the council and residents.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Employ specialist Occupational Therapist Service

Notice Description

All Disabled Facilities Grants referrals require an assessment by an Occupational Therapist which is a specialist field and there are limited options available for this service. Any service the council procures will need to be also approved by Lancashire County council to access the waiting list of South Ribble residents awaiting an assessment which limits the options available. The OT Service which is proposed to use already are established in the Lancashire area and are currently being used by Lancashire County Council for OT assessments and therefore already have access to all the waiting list for South Ribble which would stream line the process and reduce any unnecessary waiting times for the end user. The situation has arisen as Lancashire County Council have an extensive wait list for applicants waiting to be seen and assessed for an adaptation by an Occupational Therapist, the waiting times for South Ribble residents is up to 21 months and is one of the highest in Lancashire, to reduce the waiting times vulnerable residents are having to wait for adaptations the council is proposing to employ the services of the OT service. It is envisaged that the waiting times will be reduced to approx. 4 - 6 weeks which will bring it in line with other areas in Lancashire and should take a maximum of 6 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44bfd80a-3833-4073-9750-af1345f1d297
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Waiver
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@southribble.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01772625625

Buyer Location

Locality
LEYLAND
Postcode
PR25 1DH
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Ribble
Electoral Ward
Broadfield
Westminster Constituency
South Ribble

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE OT SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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