Planning

Trusted Provider Organisation (TPO)

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

06 Aug 2019 at 14:05

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Suffolk County Council is seeking to engage a Trusted Provider Organisation (TPO) to enhance its Social Work Services by delegating the completion of reviews and assessments in line with the Care Act 2014. This procurement is currently at the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 1st November 2019. The tender covers a broad industry category, specifically classified under education, health, and social work services. The anticipated delivery will take place in the East of England, specifically Ipswich, England, where the council is headquartered. Interested parties can express their interest via the provided contact email.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those with experience in community engagement and strength-based approaches. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the TPO role requires a flexible service model capable of adapting to fluctuating demand. Competitors with a strong understanding of social care principles and the capacity to deliver responsive, community-focused solutions will be well-positioned to succeed in this procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Trusted Provider Organisation (TPO)

Notice Description

The Care Act 2014 gave local authorities an opportunity to explore the delegation of 'task' and 'responsibility' for the completion of reviews and assessments. A Trusted Provider Organisation (TPO) will increase the capacity of and enable Social Work Services (SWS) to focus its' staff resource on more complex cases by completing the review work required by SWS. SWS will 'sign-off' and retain responsibility for the assessments. Suffolk County Council (SCC) wish to commission a responsive service with sufficient capacity and flexibility to meet fluctuating demand. Underpinning the principles of the Care Act, and our Supporting Lives Connecting Communities (SLCC) approach, the Provider will ensure staff (ie TPO Practitioners) adopt a strength-based approach when carrying out Reviews. This will mean working in collaboration with People to enable them to focus on the things they can do for themselves and to build the Review around this. TPO Practitioners will therefore need to establish and acknowledge the capacity, skills, knowledge, network and potential of both the individual and the local community (see Social Care Institute for Excellence Guide). We have been running a TPO County Pilot which has explored working with TPOs to complete Care Act compliant assessments and prior to the pilot being undertaken, there was a period of market engagement. However it is important that we consult with the market on the learning from the pilot and capitalise on those ideas to maximise the service efficiencies. To express an interest please contact - ACSHomeCareandHousingSPARTeam@suffolk.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ac87af9-ea2c-4400-8341-d15c2eb0fea8
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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