Tender

Supporting Independence

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Mar 2017 at 17:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Supporting Independence" is being conducted by Devon County Council, focusing on health and social work services within the South West region of England. The contract, consisting of two lots with eight zones each, aims to provide support services to individuals with assessed care needs outside the criteria for regulated care. The tender period ends on 4th April 2017, with the contract scheduled to commence on 1st October 2017 and run until 30th September 2021. This procurement method adheres to the principles of openness, transparency, fairness, and equity under Part 2, Chapter 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 for social services. Interested parties are encouraged to attend a Tenderer event on 8th March 2017 in Exeter, with further Tender Surgeries planned in Exeter, Newton Abbot, and Barnstaple on 13th, 15th, and 16th March respectively.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the social care sector, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Companies specialising in group-based and individualised care support services that can deliver quality care to diverse communities across the specified zones are well-suited to compete for these contracts. Engaging with the Tenderer event and subsequent surgeries will be beneficial for potential bidders to understand the specific requirements and prepare their proposals effectively.

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Notice Title

Supporting Independence

Notice Description

CP1329-216 Supporting Independence contract consists of 2 lots. Each lot will operate over the administrative area of Devon County Council and each lot will be split into 8 further sub-lots or zones, hereby known as Zones. Lot 1 - Group Based Care & Support Open Framework Agreement Zone 1 - Bideford/Northam, Great Torrington and Holsworthy Zone 2 - Ilfracombe, Lynton/Lynmouth, Barnstaple, South Molton Zone 3 - Tiverton, Crediton, Cullompton Zone 4 - Exeter Zone 5 - Honiton, Sidmouth, Exmouth, Seaton Zone 6 - Newton Abbot, Totnes, Dartmouth Zone 7 - Tavistock, Ivybridge Zone 8 - Okehampton, Moretonhampstead Lot 2 - Individualised Care & Support Open Framework Agreement Zone 1 - Bideford/Northam, Great Torrington and Holsworthy Zone 2 - Ilfracombe, Lynton/Lynmouth, Barnstaple, South Molton Zone 3 - Tiverton, Crediton, Cullompton Zone 4 - Exeter Zone 5 - Honiton, Sidmouth, Exmouth, Seaton Zone 6 - Newton Abbot, Totnes, Dartmouth Zone 7 - Tavistock, Ivybridge Zone 8 - Okehampton, Moretonhampstead This contract will provide support services to Service Users (either as part of a group or individually) that have an eligible and assessed care need(s) that sits outside of the criteria for regulated care as defined by the Care Quality Commission. Each lot will have it's individual Open Framework agreement and will have subsequent Entry Points after the initial Contract Duration. The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement. Framework agreement with several operators. Procured under Part 2, Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) - Social and Other Specific Services. This procurement does not follow, in particular, any of the defined procedures of the PCR 2015 (even if there are similarities or stated as such) but does seek to adhere to the best practice procurement principles of Openness, Transparency, Fairness and Equity. Tenderer Event There will be a Tenderer event held in Exeter on 8th March 2017 in relation to this Tender. The event will be focussing on the Tender Process and will explain the ITT and the other documents as well as useful information to enable Tenderers to be 'tender ready'. There will be an overview of the service requirement from commissioners of the service and there will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the event. Spaces for this event are limited and restricted to a maximum of two persons per organisation. In order to book a place, please e-mail adultsc.unregulatedsupport-mailbox@devon.gov.uk your organisation will then be contacted to confirm the time and venue of the Tender event. Tender Surgeries The Authority will hold three Tender Surgeries on the following dates: 13th March 2017 in Exeter 15th March 2017 in Newton Abbott 16th March 2017 in Barnstaple For more information on Tender Surgeries e-mail: adultsc.unregulatedsupport-mailbox@devon.gov.uk TO ACCESS TENDER DOCUMENTS GO TO: www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk Additional information: To access the tender documents please go to http://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk and search for CP1329-16 - Supporting Independence in 'Find Opportunities'. You will need to register in order to be able to express an interest in this tender opportunity and submit a response. Registration is free.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5622bc57-dc2b-431c-9a9b-bd122568db0b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/274dae26-4654-4909-ac4e-2d08ebd1f3b4
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£16,657,688 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2021 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

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