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24 Dec 2019 at 11:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Sunderland City Council, involves the provision of care and support at home for adults aged 18 and over. This tender focuses on the social work services category and covers geographical areas in the North East of England, specifically Sunderland. The tender period concluded on 3 November 2019, with the service expected to commence on 4 January 2020 and running until 30 November 2023. The procurement was conducted using the selective method under a restricted procedure, and contracts were awarded across ten designated zones, with a total contract value of £40 million.

This tender presents growth opportunities for care service providers capable of delivering home care support in the Sunderland area. Businesses, particularly those experienced in social work services and with the capacity to operate in multiple zones, would benefit from participating in this tender. The procurement is well-suited for both large organisations and small to medium-sized enterprises, provided they have the necessary resources and capabilities to meet the care needs of local residents across the awarded zones.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

THE PROVISION OF CARE AND SUPPORT AT HOME FOR ADULTS AGED 18 YEARS AND OVER

Notice Description

Sunderland City Council are issuing a call off against the Flexible Procurement Agreement for the Provision of Care and Support at Home for adults aged 18 years and over. The service is modelled on five geographical localities split into 10 zones based on the geographical locality postcodes. The Service will cover new care and support packages that are required to support Individuals in the Zone in which they reside. There is no intent transfer any current care packages from existing care providers, it is anticipated that they will remain with their current care provider. The Council are looking to appoint a provider for each of the 10 zones and providers may bid for 1 or all 10 zones. To support sustainability a maximum of 2 zones will be awarded to a single bidder and each of the two zones will be in a separate locality. Further details of the zone structure are contained in the Service Specification and further details of the award process are included in the ITT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-347d37e6-4875-4a8c-a879-a30518c6dcb7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20a1bd23-aaa7-4174-9009-2f1b2bd36640
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2020 - 30 Nov 2023 3-4 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
Sunderland City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR2 7DN
Postcode Area
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Southwick
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

Allied Health-Services Limited

Care at Home (Wearside) Ltd

Comfort Call Limited

Hetton Home Care Services

Piers View Care Agency

Westhome Care Services

Sunderland Home Care Associates Ltd.

Further Information

Notice Documents

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