Tender

Light Touch Framework for Care Homes for Adults

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Jan 2024 at 10:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Oxfordshire County Council has initiated a tender process for a "Light Touch Framework for Care Homes for Adults" in the health and social work services category. The procurement method is an open procedure with a value of £750,000,000. The deadline for tender submissions is 16th February 2024. The contract period is set to start on 1st July 2024 and end on 30th June 2029. This opportunity is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs interested in providing care services within the Oxfordshire area.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for companies looking to offer care services to adults in Oxfordshire. Businesses that specialise in residential care, nursing care, and specialist care for older adults can apply for different Care Bands under the Framework. The contract value of £750 million makes this tender particularly attractive for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) operating in the health and social care sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Light Touch Framework for Care Homes for Adults

Notice Description

These services will cover adults over 18 years of age in Oxfordshire, although most of the Individuals using these services are likely to be older adults. The services will cover Short Stay, which includes: planned and unplanned placements, respite and emergency admissions, and permanent placements. Providers can apply for different Care Bands under the Framework: * Care Band 1 - Residential Care * Care Band 2 - Residential Specialist * Care Band 3 - Nursing Care * Care Band 4 a) - Nursing Specialist- Complex Physical Needs * Care Band 4 b) - Nursing Specialist - Complex Mental Health Needs/ Complex Dementia Needs * Care Band 5 - Specialist Plus Care There is no limit as to what bands providers can apply for. Details of what each band requires is set out in the Service Specification. This Framework is for Care Homes within the Oxfordshire area. The subject matter of this procurement process relates to the delivery of services which are listed to in Schedule 3 to the regulations. As such, the procurement process adopted by the Commissioners has been developed in accordance with Regulation 76 of the regulations and in particular in accordance with the fundamental public procurement principles of transparency and equal treatment. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://procontract.due-north.com Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address. Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via https://procontract.due-north.com by searching for DN704977 or Light Touch Framework for Care Homes for Adults

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-edbedecd-3162-4e15-a091-3d7d47a4c18a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/147633d0-9aa4-467a-91cc-290795eb463d
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
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
£750,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2029 Over 5 years
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
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
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
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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