Tender

This is a notice for social and specific services in accordance with directive 2014/24/EU Article 74 Health, Social and related services. Essex County Council are carrying out a procurement to appoint a supplier to provide a Residential Covid Positive Designated Setting (to include both residential and nursing care) within the County to meets adults care needs when they are well enough to be discharged from hospital, but currently unable to continue their onward journey due to testing Covid Positive. The Council intends to initially award to one successful bidder on a rolling 3 month contract, but with a view to ranking the remaining bidders to call upon should

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

20 Jul 2021 at 15:37

TenderCancellation

20 Jul 2021 at 15:35

Tender

19 Jul 2021 at 16:03

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council is seeking a supplier to provide a Residential Covid Positive Designated Setting, a procurement process initiated under the directive 2014/24/EU Article 74 for health and social services. The estimated contract value is £4.6 million, and the procurement is currently at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 6th August 2021. The intended contract will have a rolling term of three months beginning on 19th October 2021 and running until 31st March 2022. This initiative is located within Essex, specifically focused on meeting the needs of patients being discharged from hospitals while still testing Covid Positive.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in residential and nursing care services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this open procurement process, allowing them to potentially secure a long-term contract involving the provision of essential care services. Companies with expertise in infection control and residential care will be especially well-suited to compete and help support the healthcare system's response to the ongoing challenges posed by Covid-19.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

This is a notice for social and specific services in accordance with directive 2014/24/EU Article 74 Health, Social and related services. Essex County Council are carrying out a procurement to appoint a supplier to provide a Residential Covid Positive Designated Setting (to include both residential and nursing care) within the County to meets adults care needs when they are well enough to be discharged from hospital, but currently unable to continue their onward journey due to testing Covid Positive. The Council intends to initially award to one successful bidder on a rolling 3 month contract, but with a view to ranking the remaining bidders to call upon should

Notice Description

Source capacity for a Covid positive designated setting within the County of Essex as part of arrangements to support the safe discharge of Covid positive patients requiring residential care from acute hospital or the community before being able to return to a residential setting or their own home, whilst ensuring strong infection prevention, protecting care home communities and maintaining the necessary flow within the acute and community hospital sector.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ab7effff-d510-4c46-865d-b4438c0893f5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffa80c4e-f8a3-4b47-a9f7-b6e03fd587b3
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1LB
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-ab7effff-d510-4c46-865d-b4438c0893f5-2021-07-20T16:37:15+01:00",
    "date": "2021-07-20T16:37:15+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-ab7effff-d510-4c46-865d-b4438c0893f5",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "8479933f-55e7-472a-a495-8f17400c22e6",
        "title": "This is a notice for social and specific services in accordance with directive 2014/24/EU Article 74 Health, Social and related services. Essex County Council are carrying out a procurement to appoint a supplier to provide a Residential Covid Positive Designated Setting (to include both residential and nursing care) within the County to meets adults care needs when they are well enough to be discharged from hospital, but currently unable to continue their onward journey due to testing Covid Positive. The Council intends to initially award to one successful bidder on a rolling 3 month contract, but with a view to ranking the remaining bidders to call upon should",
        "description": "Source capacity for a Covid positive designated setting within the County of Essex as part of arrangements to support the safe discharge of Covid positive patients requiring residential care from acute hospital or the community before being able to return to a residential setting or their own home, whilst ensuring strong infection prevention, protecting care home communities and maintaining the necessary flow within the acute and community hospital sector.",
        "datePublished": "2021-07-19T17:03:17+01:00",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "85100000",
            "description": "Health services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "CM1 1LB"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "postalCode": "CM1 1LB"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "postalCode": "CM1 1LB"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 4600000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure (above threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2021-08-06T00:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2021-10-19T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2022-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c866d4d7-222e-4ab2-b194-cb66632c0cd9",
                "datePublished": "2021-07-19T17:03:17+01:00",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Other",
                "url": "http://Other"
            },
            {
                "id": "3",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffa80c4e-f8a3-4b47-a9f7-b6e03fd587b3",
                "datePublished": "2021-07-20T16:35:33+01:00",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en",
                "dateModified": "2021-07-20T16:37:15+01:00"
            },
            {
                "id": "4",
                "documentType": "Link",
                "description": "Other",
                "url": "http://Other"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/EQQe36T5",
            "name": "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL",
                "scheme": "GB-SRS",
                "id": "sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/EQQe36T5"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "County Hall, Market Road, , ,",
                "locality": "Chelmsford",
                "postalCode": "CM1 1LB",
                "countryName": "UNITED KINGDOM"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Nicola Southwick",
                "email": "nicola.southwick@essex.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "03330131552"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/EQQe36T5",
        "name": "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
    }
}