Tender

Rapid Response Service

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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11 Aug 2021 at 13:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking tenders for a Rapid Response Service, aimed at delivering swift care support for individuals in their homes, particularly those being discharged from hospital. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is currently in the Tender stage. The submission deadline is set for Tuesday, 7th September 2021, at 13:00hrs, with the contract expected to commence on 24th October 2021 and run for approximately one year until 23rd November 2022. Interested parties can access the tender documents via the In-tend e-Tendering System.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in home care and support services, especially those capable of mobilising staff on short notice to meet urgent needs. Companies focusing on social work services, including those providing care workers for day and night shifts, would find this tender particularly relevant. The ability to deliver services flexible enough to prevent community crises and facilitate individual assessments will be key for success in this competitive bid.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rapid Response Service

Notice Description

Rapid Response Service (ASC105) Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council invites tenders for the provision of a Rapid Response Service. The Council has committed with its health partners to provide a short term rapid response service to people who require care in their own home. This commitment is to ensure that people in the community are supported in their own homes to remain independent or to support a person being discharged from hospital who may need reablement support whilst longer term arrangements are being established. The principle of the service is to ensure people's independence is maximised and individuals are not formally entered into the care and support system unnecessarily. The aim of the service is to promote a Home First ethos and support individuals to remain in their own homes by providing Care Workers at short notice, and within an hour of contact, to step in and prevent community crisis, and provide care and support to enable an assessment of an individual's needs, for up to 72 hours. This may include offering day or night sits to support a person for up to 72 hours. Organisations with the capability to provide a service at short notice, and within an hour of contact, for extended periods where day or night sits may be required, are invited to tender. 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: Tuesday 7th September 2021 at 13:00hrs Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9379c824-31ea-47bc-ac00-dacbcf0ac9ff
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Oct 2021 - 23 Nov 2022 1-2 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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rupi Deo
Contact Email
rupi_deo@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 569 3727

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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