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Award of The Provision of Residential Care, and Care and support to people with Learning Disabilities in the Hastings and Rother area

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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20 Jan 2022 at 14:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process involved the East Sussex County Council, which has awarded a contract for the provision of residential care and support for adults with learning disabilities in the Hastings and Rother area. This contract, identified as "ESCC - 032753", has a total value of £21.6 million and is classified under health and social work services. The contract commenced on 1st February 2022 and will run until 31st January 2028, with an option for a 24-month extension. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 13th July 2021.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the health and social care sector, particularly those that are SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in residential care services, person-centred support, and community engagement initiatives would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, the emphasis on developing flexible support frameworks and the potential for fixed-term placements may attract businesses looking to enhance service delivery for individuals with learning disabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of The Provision of Residential Care, and Care and support to people with Learning Disabilities in the Hastings and Rother area

Notice Description

This is the award of a single care provider to provide care and support for adults with learning disabilities, at five residential care settings in the Hastings and Rother area. All five residential care settings require a 24-hour Care and Support. Many of the Clients living within the Hastings and Rother residential properties were supported to move into these services in 1997, following the closure of long stay hospitals for people with a learning disability, in line with national policy. The overall purpose of the specified services is to Provide person centred and flexible personal care and support, to enable the Clients receiving support to develop and maintain their independence within these community settings Provide a support environment that minimises unnecessary restrictions on freedom of movement and choice in peoples' lives Develop an understanding of the frequency, patterns and reasons for an individuals' challenging behaviour Develop support plans that deliver effective support to reduce frequency and severity of incidents of challenging behaviour Promote social inclusion and social capital Promote health, wellbeing and personal safety Support access to the community and community activities, using appropriate modes of transport in line with individual support plans and available resources To work with ESCC to agree the most appropriate service(s) that could be deregistered and reconfigured into a supported living model over the life of the contract To, in principle, provide some fixed-term placements for adults with a learning disability. This would be with the acknowledgement that the service provider would need to have agreement from the CQC, and this provision is reflected in their statement of purpose. It would be essential to ensure Client compatibility and that Clients and their representatives are consulted on any plans for short term placements within the respective home. Additional information: With an option to extend for 24 months. The contract value stated includes extension option.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6604b2ab-839d-44ea-90a8-b88db435767c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06f902ea-baec-402f-88a1-a32838d6bf0e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£21,600,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,600,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2028 Over 5 years
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
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AFFINITY TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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