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Provision of an Enhanced Assessment Nursing Beds Service - AWARD

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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18 Jul 2025 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of an Enhanced Assessment Nursing Beds Service" was conducted by the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract, which falls under the industry category of health and social work services, specifically addresses the provision of an enhanced assessment dementia nursing beds service. It covers a term from 1 April 2025 to 30 September 2026. The procurement process utilised an open procedure with the award stage completed, and Pressbeau Limited has been appointed as the supplier. The tender evaluation focused on quality criteria, and the contract value amounts to £801,017.30. Key deadlines included the submission of tenders by 6 December 2024.

This tender offers a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in health services and social work, particularly those registered with the Care Quality Commission. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in the West Midlands can benefit from the extended contract term and substantial service provision. The opportunity is ideal for experienced contractors who can deliver value for money while enhancing community welfare in Sandwell, in alignment with the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012. Potential bidders need to engage through the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal, ensuring compliance with submission deadlines and the Council’s quality-focused evaluation method.

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Notice Title

Provision of an Enhanced Assessment Nursing Beds Service - AWARD

Notice Description

ASC145 - Enhanced Assessment Nursing Beds Service The Metropolitan Borough of Sandwell wishes to appoint one (1) Contractor to provide an Enhanced Assessment Dementia Nursing Beds Service within a care home which is registered with the Care Quality Commission and is located within the borough of Sandwell. The Enhanced Assessment Beds Service has as its primary function the prevention of admission to hospital or facilitation of discharge from hospital through a rapid, co-ordinated response and by operating 7 days a week. The service specification outlines the main aims of the provisions, the service to be provided and the connections to other services in the community. Under this procurement, the Contractor will be required to actively participate and support the achievement of social benefits to the Sandwell community providing value for money on a whole life basis in terms of generating benefits to society and the economy whilst minimising the impact to the environment of Sandwell (Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012). Tenderers should note that the Council has a set bed rate for the Service, which can be found in the Invitation To Tender (ITT) documentation. The duration of the contract will be from 1 April 2025 to 30 September 2026, with no option to extend. Suitably qualified and experienced Contractors are invited to respond to the Invitation to Tender documents and submit proposals for the delivery of the service. These must be submitted no later than 13:00 on 6 December 2024 via the Sandwell In Tend e-procurement system. The deadline for the submission of any clarification questions is 13:00 on 29 November 2024 via In Tend. The Council intends to use an evaluation model based solely on quality for this Service. The criteria, on which the tender will be evaluated, inclusive of weightings attached to each question, are included in the 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: 6 December 2024 at 13:00hrs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f3582574-9143-43b2-a33d-a4c366611004
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19ae804e-2d56-47e1-9a88-384f4737113e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

85100000 - Health services

85144000 - Residential health facilities services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85320000 - Social services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£801,017 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 1-2 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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRESSBEAU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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