Tender

Provision of a Trusted Assessor Service

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to appoint a contractor for the "Provision of a Trusted Assessor Service" to enhance patient discharge processes. This open procurement, classified under health and social work services, is currently in the tendering stage, with bids due by 12:00 noon on 7th December 2020. The contract will commence on 1st April 2021 and has an initial duration of two years, with the potential for a one-year extension. The service operates out of West Midlands, UK, with a maximum budget set at £555,000.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those experienced in healthcare transition and discharge processes. Enterprises capable of delivering high-quality, cost-effective services can benefit from this procurement, given the council's evaluation model focusing on both price and quality. Interested suppliers should utilise the In-tend e-Tendering System to participate in this procurement, ensuring they can navigate the submission requirements effectively.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Trusted Assessor Service

Notice Description

ASC087 - Provision of a Trusted Assessor Service. The Metropolitan Borough of Sandwell wishes to appoint 1 Contractor to provide a Trusted Assessor Service. The Trusted Assessor Service has as its primary function to facilitate discharges to improve patient experience, clinical safety and patient flow. The service predominantly supports the smooth transition for patients from hospital into a care home setting, however, other discharge destinations are applicable. The service will operate 7 days a week, and the service specification outlines the main aims of the provision, the service to be provided within the contract and the connections to other services in the community. Tenderers should note that the Council has a maximum budget available for the service, and is requesting tenderers to submit cost analysis as part of their bid - please refer to the ITT documents for further information in relation to the submission of a price evaluation. The duration of the contract will be two (2) years from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2023 with an option to extend by up to one (1) further year, 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2024 (unless it is otherwise terminated in accordance with its terms or it is otherwise lawfully terminated). The Council intends to use an evaluation model based on price and quality. The criteria, on which the tender will be evaluated, inclusive of weighting attached to each element, are included in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. In Order To View and Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Monday 7th December 2020 @ 12:00 noon Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-daa79c6e-cb90-47f0-898e-513fc9367b50
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfe1070d-604f-4e53-8684-156a3dc732ea
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

85320000 - Social services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£555,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Emily Cox
Contact Email
emily_coates@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 569 5973

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 9EN
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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