Tender

Provision of Night Services in the Furness Area

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Dec 2024 at 10:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking to procure a Night Services block contract to deliver domiciliary care services during night time in the Furness area. This procurement, classified under the industry category of social work and related services (CPV code 85300000), marks the transition from an existing contract commissioned by Cumbria County Council, set to end in March 2025. The open procedure (below threshold) will include submissions until 14 January 2025, with contracts starting from 1 April 2025 and running through until 31 March 2026. This procurement process is in the tender stage, and the contract value is set at GBP 303,546.88.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), aiming to expand their services in home care and support. Businesses specialising in domiciliary care, particularly those with a focus on improving wellbeing, providing person-centred care, and working collaboratively with various stakeholders, will find this project well-suited to their capabilities. The Council's emphasis on fostering local partnerships and delivering flexible, outcome-focused care aligns perfectly with organisations aiming to make a positive impact in community health and social support services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Night Services in the Furness Area

Notice Description

Westmorland and Furness Council is procuring a Night Services block contract to deliver night time domiciliary care in Furness. The current contract, that was commissioned by Cumbria County Council, is ending in March 2025. The Council is committed to continue to improve home care and support services for adults with the ambition of achieving positive outcomes for all Users of the Service. We are looking to provide services that will ensure all care and support provision: * focuses on improving wellbeing and quality of life * provides a person-centred approach for individual service users * focuses on delivering outcomes people require and maximises their independence and strengths for as long as possible * promotes user choice and control; and * is flexible in response to a wide range of assessed needs. This should include but is not limited to forming local partnerships with families and friends, and in the statutory, independent, voluntary and community sectors. The Provider will be expected to deliver the service aims and requirements, which have been developed in line with the Care Act guidance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d112fbd4-1131-48da-b0be-cca730c4bd1e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49e476e2-533b-4611-8de5-5ca2ad0159af
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£303,546 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Alyson Delin
Contact Email
alyson.delin@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7423749646

Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Further Information

Notice Documents

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