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Short Breaks (Play & Leisure) and Domiciliary Care for Children with Disabilities - 2024-25 Spot Purchases

Leicestershire County Council

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05 Dec 2024 at 17:20

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Short Breaks (Play & Leisure) and Domiciliary Care for Children with Disabilities - 2024-25 Spot Purchases". This falls under the health and social work services industry category and pertains to England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with active awards made on 31st March 2024. The contract is valued at £320,468 and spans from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025. The procurement method used was a direct award, typically outside the framework when existing providers cannot meet the child's needs.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in services for children with disabilities. As this contract was necessary to fill gaps outside of the traditional framework, it highlights a specific demand for bespoke care solutions, making it ideal for SMEs that can offer tailored support and services. Organisations such as Purple Heart Healthcare Ltd, Case Healthcare Ltd, Blue Arch Homecare Ltd, Honeydew Healthcare Ltd, Premium Care Solutions Ltd, D R & C Private Home Care Ltd, Witlens Ltd, and Anstey Healthcare Ltd have been awarded contracts, indicating a strong niche market for specialised care providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Short Breaks (Play & Leisure) and Domiciliary Care for Children with Disabilities - 2024-25 Spot Purchases

Notice Description

Short break and domicillary care services are usually commissioned via the Short Breaks (Play & Leisure) and Domiciliary Care for Children with Disabilities Framework. Only when the framework providers aren't able to meet the needs of a child will a spot purchase be made outside of the framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-89827c9b-7dee-4a91-9043-55066b10cde6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/003a0ef2-8ff9-4370-9029-9f0e3086095c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
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
£320,468 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£320,468 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 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
Leicestershire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Postcode Area
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

PURPLE HEART HEALTHCARE LIMITED

Case Healthcare Ltd

Blue Arch Homecare

Honeydew Healthcare Ltd

Premium Care Solutions Limited

D R & C Private Home Care Limited

Witlens Ltd

Anstey Healthcare Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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