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Light Touch Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Homecare services to Rutland County Council

WELLAND PROCUREMENT UNIT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Welland Procurement Unit has completed the procurement process for the provision of homecare services, specifically facilitated through a Light Touch Dynamic Purchasing System, catering to Rutland County Council. The project, worth £6,920,000, aims to offer social work and social services to support individuals to be as independent, active, and safe as possible, while addressing care needs proactively. Situated at Rutland County Council, Catmose, Oakham, England, the procurement falls under the services category and has been awarded using a selective procurement method. The tender's contract period extends from 1st January 2023 to 31st December 2026, ensuring sustained service delivery across the specified timeline.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in social care and support services to engage in a lucrative contract with Rutland County Council. Businesses dedicated to providing person-centered care can thrive under this programme, leveraging integrated service logistics. With multiple SMEs like A & R Gurdian Services Ltd, A & S Rescue Services Ltd, Bluebird Care, and several others having been involved, the contract remains accessible to additional qualified suppliers capable of contributing to social care enrichment within the locale of LE15 6HP in England—encouraging further development and growth in the social services sector.

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Notice Title

Light Touch Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Homecare services to Rutland County Council

Notice Description

The overall aims of the Service are to enable people who need care to be as independent, active and safe as possible; to prevent, delay or reduce people's care needs, so far as possible; and to work in an integrated, person-centred way.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b30e6960-08c2-49e4-a67f-6a43f5247f62
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d29de1c-cd80-400e-9da3-5f4c2136129f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85310000 - Social work services

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,920,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,920,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2026 4-5 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
WELLAND PROCUREMENT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OAKHAM
Postcode
LE15 6HP
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rutland
Electoral Ward
Oakham South
Westminster Constituency
Rutland and Stamford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
14
Supplier Names

A & R GURDIAN SERVICES

A & S RESCUE SERVICES

BLUEBIRD CARE

BRIGHT ALMOND CARE

HEAVENLY TOUCH CARE

HOME STRAIGHT PARTNERSHIP

I CALL CARE

MIDLAND TOTAL CARE

NEW HOPE SPECIALIST CARE

RAPID IMPROVEMENT

SEVEN STEPS HEALTHCARE

SNOWDROP HOME CARE RUTLAND

THE CARING COMPANY RUTLAND

WHITEHEART HEALTH CARE

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