This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Aug 2021 at 22:13

Tender

16 Oct 2020 at 18:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames is overseeing the procurement for a "Flexible Framework Agreement" aimed at providing Home Care and Reablement Services. This procurement is structured in two lots, with Lot 1 for care at home services and Lot 2 for reablement. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the tender is currently in the award stage, with an awarded contract value of £57,412,490. The contract period runs from 19 July 2021 to 18 July 2028, with a potential extension of up to two additional years. Service providers interested in this opportunity are expected to deliver services predominantly within England.

This framework procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those that can provide flexible, responsive care solutions. Companies with experience in home care and reablement are especially suited, as the framework allows for multiple providers to be appointed. With a duration of up to seven years, this contract offers the potential for sustained business growth in the burgeoning market of home care services, which is increasingly essential in the context of an ageing population.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Care at Home: Homecare and Reablement Flexible Framework

Notice Description

The Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames is seeking to commission a 'Flexible Framework Agreement' provision for Home Care and Reablement Services consisting of multiple suitably qualified providers under which it can call-off via direct awards. This procurement comprises of two lots. Lot 1 for care at home services; and Lot 2 Reablement.The 'Flexible Framework Agreement' will be commissioned under the Light Touch Regime (implemented through regulations 74-77 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015). This flexible framework agreement differs from those set up under the non-Light Touch Regime in that the Council may exercise it's flexibility to periodically 'open' the flexible framework for providers to submit applications to join, particularly if it needs to increase the capacity or respond to emerging needs. If the Council decides to open up the flexible framework agreement for applications it will do so on the same terms and conditions and on the same criteria.The duration of the flexible framework agreement will be 5 years, plus two 12-month extension periods at the absolute sole discretion of the Council, creating a maximum possible flexible framework term of 7 years. Call-off contracts will be of varying durations according to the assessed needs of service users

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4b3976b4-c2f3-4fed-953e-03962c0c896b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03f1babd-d209-4d8a-bc53-957ed56d4c02
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,412,490 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20215 years ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2021 - 18 Jul 2028 Over 5 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
The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Postcode
KT1 1EU
Postcode Area
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
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
Kingston upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kingston Town
Westminster Constituency
Kingston and Surbiton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
26
Supplier Names

Alpenbest Care

Kadarcare Service Ltd

Carlcare Limited

Clarendon Home Care

CN Healthcare

Divine Motions Healthcare Services Ltd

Enterprise Care Support Ltd

First Choice Social Care and Sheltered Housing Ltd

Global Homecare LTD

Goldsmith Personnel Limited

Haven Care Limited

Helmar Care and Community Services Limited

HUMBLE Healthcare Ltd

Inspire Management Group Ltd

MNA Home Care Services Ltd

My Homecare Kingston

Priory Care Services Ltd

Rapid Improvement Ltd

River Garden Care

SOS Professional HomeCare

Support Direct Limited

Clarity Ventures Ltd T/A SureCare Richmond & Kingston

Wandle Healthcare Services Ltd

Westminster Homecare Ltd

Absolute Care Services

Nomase Care Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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