Tender

Supported Living Block Contracts in Buckinghamshire

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Apr 2024 at 08:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Buckinghamshire Council is seeking a Care Quality Commission (CQC) Registered Provider for Supported Living Block Contracts in Aylesbury. The contract involves providing care and support services at three establishments, split into three Lots for bidding. The successful provider must offer high-quality and person-centred care 24/7, meeting specific criteria set by the Council. The procurement falls under the 'Light Touch Regime' and has a value of £15,500,000. The tender deadline is 29th May 2024, with a contract period starting on 24th September 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for Care Quality Commission (CQC) Registered Providers with experience in health and social work services to expand their business. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate due to the procurement's suitability criteria. By meeting the Council's requirements for high-quality care provision, businesses can establish long-term partnerships through this open procedure, contributing to the delivery of essential services within the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supported Living Block Contracts in Buckinghamshire

Notice Description

Buckinghamshire Council requires a Care Quality Commission (CQC) Registered Provider to provide block supported living care and support Services at three establishments in Aylesbury. The Service requirements for the support and care have been divided into three Lots and organisations may bid for 1 or more Lot. The Provider will provide high quality and person-centred care and support for people assessed by the Council or in exceptional circumstance the Integrated Care Board (ICB) as being eligible for health and social care support under the provisions of The Care Act 2014 and The National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing Care 2022 The ownership of the properties is split between 2 Registered Landlords, it being a prerequisite for any contract award that any new care provider enters into agreements with these landlords for the purpose of using office accommodation (where this is available), and (where this is necessary) delivering housing management functions, on site. The Provider is required to deliver services via its support workers based at the locations 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including bank holidays and public holidays as required All services include the provision of Shared support for daytime hours, additional support and all include a minimum of sleeping cover for night-time hours. The Provider must have a good track record and be rated by CQC as 'Good' or above in 50% of their registered service portfolio or be rated 'Good' or above if they only have one other service. The Provider will ensure that all Staff have a new Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check carried out prior to undertaking work with Service Users and shall renew existing staff checks at regular intervals in line with guidance from the DBS service. Staff will be required to have the highest level of DBS check in accordance with the safe and fair recruitment guide set by Skills for Care. The Council is of the opinion that TUPE may apply. The services required fall under Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). As a result, this procurement is undertaken under the 'Light Touch Regime' as detailed in Section 7 of PCR 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-90803a3e-982e-4d14-a183-570665a44425
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7a391ba-19cb-4ba7-965e-6beb024998fd
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

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Sep 2024 - 23 Sep 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1UA
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
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
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Further Information

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