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ASC22036 - Independence Focused Domiciliary Care Service for Worcestershire (Supplementary Framework)

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Worcestershire County Council is seeking tenders for the provision of domiciliary care services in Worcestershire. The tender, titled "ASC22036 - Independence Focused Domiciliary Care Service for Worcestershire (Supplementary Framework)," aims to provide care and support to individuals aged 18 and over in various areas. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with a deadline for submissions on April 10, 2023. The contract period is expected to start in May 2023 and will run for four years with a possible extension of up to one additional year.

This tender opportunity offers a chance for domiciliary care providers, particularly those registered as Domiciliary Care Providers for 'Personal Care' with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), to participate in delivering care services in Worcestershire. The procurement method being used is an open procedure (above threshold) under a Light Touch Regime, allowing for a streamlined application and evaluation process. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to apply. Successful bidders will have the opportunity to provide care in specific zones within Worcestershire, with the potential for significant business growth over the contract term.

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Notice Title

ASC22036 - Independence Focused Domiciliary Care Service for Worcestershire (Supplementary Framework)

Notice Description

Worcestershire County Council is inviting tenders for the provision of domiciliary care to provide care and support in accordance with the essential standards of quality and safety as set out in the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 No.2936 and the Care Quality Commission (Registration) Regulations 2009 (Part 4). The Services shall be provided to Individuals aged 18 or over who require care and support to continue living in their own home including: - Adults with physical disabilities and/or mental health problems - Adults with dementia - Adults with learning disabilities - Eligible Individuals in receipt of Flexible Breaks at the time of the start of the Services This framework complements the Independence Focused Domiciliary Care Service already awarded for other Zones in Worcestershire. Previous applicants may apply. Providers must be registered as a Domiciliary Care Provider for 'Personal Care' with CQC (Care Quality Commission) and be assessed as providing Domiciliary Care which is "Good" or above. The purpose of this Tender is to identify Prime and Secondary Providers in the four remaining Zones which the Council has identified. The Council's intention is that the Prime Provider within each Zone shall be allocated approximately 60% (+/- 5%) of new packages of care within each Zone and that Secondary Providers shall be allocated approximately 20% each (+/- 5%) of new packages of care on the same basis. The appointed Providers will deliver all new domiciliary care (including Reablement) within: ZONE 1 - Great Malvern, Upton, and surrounding areas: Lot 1a - Zone 1 - Role - 1x Primary. Lot 1b - Zone 1 - Role - 1x Secondary. Lot 1c - Zone 1 - Role - 1x Secondary. ZONE 2 - Tenbury, Stourport, Bewdley and surrounding areas: Lot 2b - Zone 2 - Role - 1x Secondary. ZONE 3 - Pershore, Evesham, Broadway, and surrounding areas: Lot 3a - Zone 3 - Role - 1x Primary. Lot 3b - Zone 3 - Role - 1x Secondary. ZONE 4 - Southeast Worcester, Kempsey, and surrounding areas: Lot 4a - Zone 4 - Role - 1x Primary. Lot 4b - Zone 4 - Role - 1x Secondary. [See Information on Zone areas attached Appendix 1] Bidders may apply for Prime or Secondary provider status in each Zone and may apply for multiple Zones. The Tender will be run as a Light Touch Regime, a modified restricted procedure based on Regulations 28, 65 and 74-76 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and will comprise of one application stage; selection and evaluation being run concurrently. Only Bidders meeting selection requirements will be considered for evaluation and award to the framework. The framework contract for the service will be for a period of four years with the option to extend up to a further 1+1 years. It is anticipated that contracts will start June 2023. This tender supersedes any previous instructions given concerning the ... Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6dac7398-9f99-49ea-bcac-acc72a2ce853
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6cdb983-ade8-4942-9eb6-0923c18c7eb1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2023 - 31 Mar 2027 3-4 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
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Alastair Jewson
Contact Email
ajewson@worcestershire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01905 846257

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTERSHIRE
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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