Tender

Northamptonshire County Council - Older Persons' Residential and Nursing Home Services DPS

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 Oct 2020 at 09:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Northamptonshire County Council is currently seeking providers to join the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Older Persons' Residential and Nursing Home Services. This tender, which is classified under health and social work services, is part of an open procurement process and is set to conclude on 1st December 2020. The services will be predominantly located in the East Midlands and encompass a total estimated value of £49,200,000. Providers who have been accepted onto the DPS will be invited to participate in mini-competitions for interim beds sourced through block contracts, allowing for a streamlined approach to providing care.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the care sector, particularly those that can supply affordable residential and nursing beds in alignment with Northamptonshire County Council's expected payment rates. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the new brokerage model is designed to enhance collaboration with Preferred Providers. As the Council seeks to ensure high-quality, locally delivered care, providers that demonstrate competitive pricing and a commitment to care standards will be well-positioned to thrive in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Northamptonshire County Council - Older Persons' Residential and Nursing Home Services DPS

Notice Description

Northamptonshire County Council is re-opening the DPS (Dynamic Purchasing System) for Older Persons' Residential and Nursing Home Services please see OJEU notice for details - https://ted.europa.eu/TED/notice/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:157547-2017:TEXT:EN:HTML and is now inviting Providers to apply in order to be accepted onto the DPS. The DPS is a Light Touch Regime DPS is therefore opened in tranches; Please note that if you have already been accepted on the DPS, you do not need to re-apply. The Council has been moving forward with a new approach since the DPS was originally set up to support residential and nursing placements through Preferred Provider and brokerage systems. The new brokerage service has been working with Preferred Providers to help older people easily and quickly source care of their choice that is of good quality, local and affordable. Providers are asked to apply to the DPS to become a Preferred Provider of the Council. Preferred Providers will be those that contract for, and make available affordable residential and nursing beds, in relation to the local Councils Expected to Pay Rate. PLEASE NOTE: The Council is looking to use the DPS in order to source interim beds on block contracts; mini competitions will be carried out with Providers who have been accepted onto the DPS for those requirements; Providers who wish to apply for those mini competitions must be on the DPS

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a1c7959-3325-4d4b-97d0-a806d8b34669
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£49,200,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Dec 2020 - 31 Aug 2021 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
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northamptonshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

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