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Award

12 Sep 2024 at 09:39

Tender

03 May 2024 at 18:20

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has completed the tendering process for the 1022 - Additional Reablement Capacity and Home-to-Assess Care Services 2024 project. This health and social work services contract, valued at £30,000,000, aims to enhance intermediate care provision across England. The contract has been divided among several suppliers to cover five distinct geographical areas within the county. The procurement followed an open procedure and had a tender period ending on 4th June 2024. Key dates include the contract start on 12th September 2024, running until 11th September 2027. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance collaborative intermediate care services in collaboration with NHS Partners.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs in the health and social care sector, particularly those specialising in reablement and community care services. By being part of a large-scale, geographically-diverse project, businesses can not only ensure service delivery excellence but also expand their operational footprint within Essex. Companies experienced in providing short-term support within community settings or post-hospital admission care will find this contract particularly suited to their expertise. Being aligned with an influential local authority such as Essex County Council also provides invaluable exposure and networking opportunities within the sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

1022 - Additional Reablement Capacity and Home-to-Assess Care Services 2024

Notice Description

Essex County Council works with NHS Partners to jointly commission services which make up the Intermediate Care pathway, for people requiring short-term support within the community or following hospital admission, including reablement. Referrals to ECC's Intermediate Care services can be via discharge teams in acute hospitals, or from the community to support hospital admission avoidance. To ensure ongoing availability of this service, the Council will be tendering for the delivery of reablement services to support the core service delivery from our Local Authority Company. The Additional Reablement Capacity contracts, known as ARC, will address further service demands across the county, divided into 5 distinct geographical locations. Significant efforts have been made to enhance intermediate care services across the county. This includes aligning contracts and fostering collaboration. Additionally, a dedicated project has been initiated to shape the future of Intermediate Care in Essex.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dbd4afdf-3af9-4058-9d94-87402a3c3d2a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/841652d1-8045-49e0-90b0-466de18e213b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jul 20242 years ago
Contract Period
12 Sep 2024 - 11 Sep 2027 2-3 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
Essex County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Postcode Area
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
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
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Care Quality Services Limited

De Vere Care Partnership Limited

Passion Tree Care Services Limited

Premier Care Partners Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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