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Provision of an Assessment Provider to Assess, Re-assess or Review Multi-Handed Care Cases in Sandwell - AWARD

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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18 Jul 2022 at 08:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an organisation to provide assessment services for multi-handed care cases, as part of the Care Act 2014 implementation. This procurement, listed under the category of Health and social work services, is currently in the Award stage. The awarded contract, valued at £158,100, commenced on 1st August 2022 and will run until 31st March 2023. The relevant address for service delivery is in West Midlands, United Kingdom, with a focus on reviewing the suitability of 465 existing care packages in the region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those experienced in conducting assessments and implementing assistive technologies. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in operational collaboration with local authorities and multi-disciplinary teams would be well-suited to compete. With a focus on enhancing care delivery through innovative solutions, there is potential for businesses to expand their service offerings in a growing market driven by legislative changes and the need for improved care management.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of an Assessment Provider to Assess, Re-assess or Review Multi-Handed Care Cases in Sandwell - AWARD

Notice Description

With the introduction of the Care Act 2014, Local Authorities must have care and support systems to intervene early to support individuals, help people retain or regain skills or confidence, and prevents need or delay of deterioration wherever possible. Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to commission an organisation to work alongside its internal Occupational Therapy Service and Social Work Teams to re-assess all people who currently receive multi handed care calls. Currently Sandwell has 465 multi handed care packages that are to be reviewed to assess the suitability to reduce carer handling with the implementation of equipment and or assistive technology. We acknowledge that this may not be appropriate for all cases and will be based on individual needs. The work will comprise of full assessments or re-assessments of Service Users needs which will include direct contact with the Service Users, working in their homes. Where changes are made to the care provided, a review will also be included. The Provider will be required to work with other professionals and care providers to guide and demonstrate to staff, and informal carers, use of any reduced carer handling approaches, equipment, technology, and techniques. The Provider would be required to report back to the Council any required changes to the package of care so these actions can be implemented in a timely and effective manner. The Provider will be required to use the assessment documentation provided by the Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47f46c0e-9ecb-4e92-960d-3305cf23eab4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£158,100 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 6-12 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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 9EN
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NRS HEALTHCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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