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Award

16 Aug 2023 at 10:40

Tender

16 Nov 2022 at 08:40

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has initiated a significant procurement process under the title "Provider List for Supported Living Services in the Bradford District." The procurement focuses on health and social work services, specifically supporting living services for learning disabilities, autism, neurodiversity, physical disability, and sensory impairment. The contract involves a substantial budget of £180,000,000 with the council aiming to implement this initiative through a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS). This contract is operational from 3rd July 2023 to 2nd July 2028. The PDPS process is modified for immediate and personal service requirements, ensuring fairness and transparency. Applications to join the provider list remain open, evaluated quarterly, fostering ongoing engagement. The services are located in Yorkshire and the Humber region, driven by an open procurement method.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for both SMEs and larger enterprises, especially those involved in health and social care services. Businesses focusing on supported living and similar sectors can significantly benefit by being part of this long-term, multi-million-pound project in Bradford. The procurement strategy allows continual entry into the provider list, which means that new entrants and experienced providers alike have the opportunity to engage. This could be particularly appealing to organisations such as charities or social enterprises that are VCSEs, offering them a pathway to scale operations or expand service delivery in a high-demand sector. The open procedures and regular evaluations provide a versatile platform for various types of businesses to secure a steady income stream while contributing to essential community services.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provider List for Supported Living Services in the Bradford District

Notice Description

From 3 July 2023, the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is moving to a new contractual arrangement for all providers of Supported Living for Learning Disabilities, Autism, Neurodiversity, Physical Disability and Sensory Impairment. This is through the launch of a Provider List, onto which all current and potential Providers of Services are asked to apply for admission. It is anticipated that the Provider List will operate for a period of five years, commencing July 2023 and expiring July 2028. Full details are available at https://yortender.eu-supply.com/ Initial round closes for evaluation at 12pm on 16 December 2022 however process will remain open for applications throughout the contract term, to be evaluated on a quarterly basis. These services are being procured using a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS) process. The services required under this procurement fall within schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102) and are therefore not bound by all of its requirements. The Council will follow its own modified version of the Dynamic Purchasing System process prescribed under regulation 34 for setting up and running this Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System. This modified process reflects the immediate nature and personal choice of Supported Living services and maintains the principles of fairness, openness and transparency. The application process has been issued by City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council in connection with a competitive procurement in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7483d0b6-1971-48b7-b54b-e6173f34c40b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bc7585c-6b8e-4696-9bf7-311eb26a0ec1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£180,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20233 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jul 2023 - 2 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
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HY
Postcode Area
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
67
Supplier Names

Affinity Trust

Avalon

Care Dynamics (Yorkshire) Limited

Carlton Home Care Ltd

Catholic Care (Diocese of Leeds)

Community Integrated Care

Creative Support

FOCUS CARE SERVICES LIMITED T/A RADIS COMMUNITY CARE

Future Directions CIC

HOUSING AND SUPPORT SOLUTIONS LIMITED, T/A EDEN FUTURES

Making Space

Northern Healthcare Ltd

Royal Mencap Society

Sentinel Homecare Limited

St Anne's Community Services

Turning Point Services Ltd

United Response

Valeo Limited

Vision Homes Association

Bradnet

Lifeways Community Care

Vision Care Services (UK) Limited

Arch Healthcare Ltd

Assist Home Care Ltd

Assisted Lives Ltd

Hf Trust Limited

LOVE IN CARE LIMITED

SACAR

K & K AMBLER, T/A AMBLERWAY SUPPORT SERVICES

SUPPORTED LIVES SERVICES LIMITED

Compass Care Homes

Justintime Healthcare Services Limited

POVA Care Ltd

Together We Care Ltd

BEST FOR CARE LIMITED

Empowered Lives Limited

Accredo Support and Development Ltd.

MY HORIZON CARE LTD

Sova Healthcare

AS CARE LIMITED

BELIEVE CARE & SUPPORT LTD

Care2Care (Yorkshire) Ltd

Chizhande Care Services Ltd

Home-Care Perfection Limited

Light Health Care

MK Care Services Limited

PossAbilities CIC

White Rose Homecare Limited

Achieve together Limited

ALICELYN HEALTHCARE LTD

Amore Social Care Ltd

Caring Collective Ltd

Cavalry Healthcare

Compassionate Care and support limited

CO-PRODUCTION CARE LIMITED

Fembistem Ltd

Fortix Ltd

MSA Supported Living Ltd

NEW HORIZONS COMMUNITY CARE LIMITED

Personalized Care Services Limited

Real Life Options

Rubies Limited

Tailored Care Services Ltd

T.L. CARE (NW) LIMITED

UK HEALTH KITS LTD

vitality living ltd

yorkshire care at home LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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