Award

Nursing Care Block Contract

BRACKNELL FOREST COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

18 May 2018 at 09:12

TenderAmendment

30 Oct 2017 at 15:15

TenderAmendment

30 Oct 2017 at 15:14

TenderAmendment

30 Oct 2017 at 15:13

Tender

30 Oct 2017 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

Bracknell Forest Council is set to award block contracts for nursing care services targeting adults, including those with dementia, through its Nursing Care Block Contract initiative. The procurement process is currently in the 'Award' stage, with the anticipated contract commencement date being 31st December 2017 and lasting between three to five years. The council aims to accept a maximum of four care homes with a total of 22 beds, ideally located within three miles of the Bracknell Forest boundary. Interested organisations must have a minimum turnover of £16 million over a five-year period and cannot quote a fee exceeding £765 per week per bed for nursing care services. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 17th November 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) operating within the elder care industry. Companies that can provide quality nursing care while adhering to the financial parameters set by the council stand to benefit substantially from this contract. Care homes within the specified regional limits and those with a 'Good' rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the selection process prioritises best value based on quality of service, facilities, and available occupancy.

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Notice Title

Nursing Care Block Contract

Notice Description

Bracknell Forest Borough Council intends to award block contract(s) for nursing care for adults, including people with dementia. The maximum number of care homes with block contracts will be four, with an overall maximum number of 22 beds (the minimum number of beds in any one care home will be five). The nursing home must be within three miles of Bracknell Forest boundary. The council would consider care homes slightly outside of this limit in the event they could not meet their requirement within three miles. The contracts awarded will be for a minimum of three years and maximum of five years. Criteria Organisations must be financially sound, having a minimum turnover of a least double the contract value of approx. PS8,000,000 (over a five year period). The Council reserves the right to undertake any financial checks that they believe are appropriate. Nursing Homes must also meet the following criteria: * the council will not consider a fee higher than GBP(PS)765.00(exclusive of FNC, currently PS155.05, making total of PS920.05) per week per bed for nursing care, including for people with dementia * Where a nursing home has been inspected by CQC, they must hold a minimum of a Good rating * The nursing home must not have any restrictions on placements by their host authority General The anticipated contract start date is December 2017. This procurement process is being completed under the 'Light Touch Regime', governing 'Social and Other Specific Services' detailed in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Please note that contracts will be awarded without any further publication and that no further publication will be placed on the Tenders Electronic Daily website (OJEU) after this Contract notice. All nursing homes that express an interest and meet the minimum criteria will be considered. If the Council receives multiple expressions of interest, selection will be based on best value, building, facilities and occupancy plus others as appropriate. To be considered organisation's must submit the completed Appendix A Criteria for Nursing Care, briefly identifying how they meet the criteria. Completed forms must be sent to contracts.team@bracknell-forest.gov.uk by the deadline indicated below. The council's decision will be based on the responses to Appendix A. The following documents are available for download from SEPB: * Appendix A Criteria for Nursing Care * Terms and Conditions for Block Contract for Nursing Care * Specification for block contract for nursing care * Attachment E Providers Guide to Care Governance * Attachment G Payment Schedule The last date for clarifications is midnight 7th November 2017. Final date for a response is noon Friday 17th November 2017. In order for the Council to keep organisations updated with any clarifications or changes to documents, organisations must register their interest against below advert. The Council will not be held responsible for not communicating important information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39346daa-51a6-4874-9b3c-18d30f980bc9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Prior information notice is a call for competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 Dec 2017 - 30 Dec 2022 Over 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
BRACKNELL FOREST COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRACKNELL
Postcode
RG12 1JD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Bracknell Forest
Electoral Ward
Town Centre & The Parks
Westminster Constituency
Bracknell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARING HOMES HEALTHCARE GROUP

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