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Rapid Response Service - AWARD

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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26 Oct 2021 at 09:49

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently engaged in an award process for the "Rapid Response Service" contract, aimed at providing health and social work services within the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This tender, which was published on 26th October 2021, represents a key initiative to support individuals needing care in their own homes, particularly those transitioning from hospital to home care. The service is designed to respond quickly, delivering care workers within an hour of contact for up to 72 hours. The contract is set to commence on 24th October 2021 and will last until 23rd November 2022. The procurement method utilised here is an open procedure, which encourages broad participation from eligible service providers.

This procurement opportunity is poised to benefit businesses that can deliver flexible and immediate care solutions, particularly those in the health and social services sector. Companies specialising in home care services, reablement support, or crisis intervention services could find this tender particularly advantageous. The nature of the service demands providers who are equipped to mobilise quickly and effectively meet the needs of vulnerable individuals, making this an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to expand their footprint in community-based health care solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rapid Response Service - AWARD

Notice Description

Rapid Response Service (ASC105) Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council invites tenders for the provision of a Rapid Response Service. The Council has committed with its health partners to provide a short term rapid response service to people who require care in their own home. This commitment is to ensure that people in the community are supported in their own homes to remain independent or to support a person being discharged from hospital who may need reablement support whilst longer term arrangements are being established. The principle of the service is to ensure people's independence is maximised and individuals are not formally entered into the care and support system unnecessarily. The aim of the service is to promote a Home First ethos and support individuals to remain in their own homes by providing Care Workers at short notice, and within an hour of contact, to step in and prevent community crisis, and provide care and support to enable an assessment of an individual's needs, for up to 72 hours. This may include offering day or night sits to support a person for up to 72 hours. Organisations with the capability to provide a service at short notice, and within an hour of contact, for extended periods where day or night sits may be required, are invited to tender. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. In Order To View and Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Tuesday 7th September 2021 at 13:00hrs

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a25e69a0-55ea-47e4-9349-ded0deaf01ac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9777f363-96a2-4ec5-a734-e35fbf14c4c4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

85320000 - Social services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£225,785 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
23 Oct 2021 - 23 Nov 2022 1-2 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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rupi Deo
Contact Email
rupi_deo@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 569 3727

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 9EN
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSAL CARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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