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Contracts Finder Notices - Dynamic Purchasing Vehicle (DPV) for the Provision of Home Care Services in Buckinghamshire

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

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20 Dec 2024 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council has concluded the procurement process for establishing a Dynamic Purchasing Vehicle (DPV) aimed at providing home care services across Buckinghamshire. This procurement falls under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services (CPV: 85000000) and covers regions within the South East of the United Kingdom. The tender followed an open procedure method under the "Light Touch Regime" of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 28 April 2023, and the contract period spans from 2 October 2023 to 1 October 2026, with options for extension. The contract, valued at £87,000,000, was awarded to 4319 Fountain Care Ltd on 16 November 2023. The initiative is intended to support individuals needing home care under various healthcare frameworks including The Care Act (2014) and NHS Continuing Healthcare.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for providers of standard and complex home care services. Businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, that specialize in health and social care services will find the potential for substantial contract volumes, albeit with no guarantees of demand. The division into two lots — standard and complex/bespoke home care — allows for a variety of service providers to qualify and participate in mini competitions for home care packages through the DPV. Eligible suppliers, once registered with the Buckinghamshire Business Portal, can compete for packages based on proximity and service capability, aligning well with businesses looking to expand their footprint in the home care market within the South East region.

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Notice Title

Contracts Finder Notices - Dynamic Purchasing Vehicle (DPV) for the Provision of Home Care Services in Buckinghamshire

Notice Description

Buckinghamshire Council (the Council) is seeking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing Vehicle ("DPV") for the provision of home care Services in Buckinghamshire ("the Services"). The Council is conducting the procurement via the "Light Touch Regime" as set out in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). Suppliers will be expected to deliver Services for people assessed as being eligible for health or social care support under the provisions of The Care Act (2014) or The National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing Care (2022). Additionally, Suppliers will support Individuals being discharged from hospital through the Home First pathway who are awaiting an assessment of need. The Council commissions some of these home care Packages on behalf of Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (BOB) Integrated Care Board (ICB) ("the ICB"). The DPV will be used to commission home care Services for adults aged 18 + across all care groups in Buckinghamshire. Successful Suppliers should expect to deliver Services to Individuals with eligibility under any of the above pathways. The DPV will be divided into Two (2) lots, representing the range of Services to be delivered. The Lots are: Lot 1: Standard home care Lot 2: Complex/bespoke home care The Council cannot guarantee demand or volumes for the Services or for any of the Lots over the lifetime of the DPV. Appointment of a Supplier to the DPV is no guarantee of business. Suppliers that wish to be appointed to the DPV are required to complete a Selection Questionnaire ("SQ"). All those Suppliers who satisfy the selection requirements set out in the SQ, as evaluated by the Council, will be appointed to the DPV to the Lot(s) for which they have applied. There is no limit on the number of Suppliers that may be appointed to a Lot. Following the establishment of the DPV and successful Suppliers being added (Stage 1), the Council will commence Stage 2 - call offs for Packages of care. The Council will issue mini competitions for Packages, as and when the need arises. All eligible Suppliers within the relevant Lot will be invited to submit bids for such Packages (streamlined further by geographical location for Lot 1). The Council will award each Package to the Supplier in that Lot that can most closely meet the Package requirements based upon evaluation criteria set out. Suppliers who wish to participate in this process need to register with the Buckinghamshire Business Portal and will be unable to take part if not registered. Please use the link below and follow the instructions on the website: www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk Further details on the operation of the DPV are set out in the Procurement Documentation. The DPV will be for Three years (3) with the option to extend for a further period or periods of up to Two Years (2) and then an option to extend for a further period or periods of up to One Year (1).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a9618264-b51a-4e0b-9cbd-0a2e3e0b4a68
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e1e15fa-6453-400c-8808-a7f873cef707
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£87,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£87,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2023 - 16 Nov 2026 3-4 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
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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

4319 FOUNTAIN CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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