Tender

ITT for Floating support service for vulnerable adults within Sandwell who are profoundly deaf or with a severe hearing impairment

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

31 Jan 2017 at 12:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking proposals for a Floating Support Service aimed at vulnerable adults who are profoundly deaf or have severe hearing impairments within the Sandwell area. The tender, titled "ITT for Floating support service for vulnerable adults within Sandwell," falls under the Health and Social Work Services category and is currently in the Tender stage. Submissions must be received by 12.00 noon on 17 February 2017, with a contract expected to start on 1 June 2017, lasting one year with a potential one-year extension. Interested parties are encouraged to review the Invitation to Tender documents for evaluation criteria details.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social care and support services, particularly those with experience in working with adults who have complex needs. Companies that provide emotional support, practical assistance, and community-based activities will find themselves well positioned to compete for this contract. With the focus on enabling vulnerable adults to maintain their independence and access essential services, this tender offers avenues for businesses to expand their outreach and impact within the community.

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Notice Title

ITT for Floating support service for vulnerable adults within Sandwell who are profoundly deaf or with a severe hearing impairment

Notice Description

ADULT SERVICES Tender for a Floating support service for vulnerable adults within Sandwell who are profoundly deaf or with a severe hearing impairment. The Metropolitan Borough of Sandwell wishes to appoint a contractor to provide Floating support service for vulnerable adults within Sandwell who are profoundly deaf or with a severe hearing impairment. The service is for vulnerable adults who: - are profoundly deaf or with a severe hearing impairment and have at least one additional or complex need including blindness, learning disability, mental health, physical disability, autistic spectrum disorders, dementia, age related frailty, cognitive impairment, or long term condition (stroke, heart disease, diabetes, cancer etc.) - who have their own or rented accommodation and live in Sandwell. - may be single people or part of couples/families where at least one person meets the criteria for support. Description of service: The contractor shall provide short term (up to one year) support to the target client group and enable (or re-able) them to develop skills to maintain their own tenancy, to maintain or improve their wellbeing and independence, and access, engage with and use local services and information, to stay in the Community and stay included in the decision making processes for their future. Details of Support to be Provided This shall include information, advice, guidance, community based activity (including support to access other community based activities and employment, training and volunteering, GP/health services, and services to keep them safe), practical support (including support with budgeting, benefits claims, arranging appointments, reporting needs for repairs, explaining letters etc.), emotional support (such as befriending, peer support). It is anticipated that the contract will commence on 1 June 2017 and run for a period of 1 year with an option to extend, (subject to the Council's needs for the services) for a further year. Suitably qualified and experienced Contractors are invited to respond to the Invitation to Tender documents and submit proposals for the delivery of the service. These must be submitted no later than 12.00 noon on 17 February 2017 via the Sandwell InTend e-procurement system. The deadline for the submission of any clarification questions is 17.00pm on 10 February 2017 via InTend. The Council intends to use an evaluation model based on quality and price. The criteria, on which the tender will be evaluated, inclusive of weighting attached to each, are included in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. NB The contract reflects services currently being provided by existing organisations, and therefore the EC Acquired Rights Directive 77/187 as amended under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 1981 may apply to this contract. Adult Social Care Health and Wellbeing ... Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a6d25a17-eaac-4e63-8ed9-21a97b4221a0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7373ab6c-5155-4695-b179-1b9615c5b7de
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work 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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2017 - 31 May 2018 6-12 months
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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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