Tender

Active Choices Accredited List

THURROCK COUNCIL

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Tender

15 Nov 2017 at 11:51

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Thurrock Council is currently conducting a tender process for the "Active Choices Accredited List" aimed at providing day opportunity support in the health and social work services sector. This procurement is being undertaken under the Open procedure, classed as a Light Touch Regime for social services, with an end date for submissions set for 29 December 2017. The contract is projected to commence on 1 February 2018 and will run until 31 January 2021. Interested parties can apply through the In-tend system, and the delivery addresses include locations across the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), that provide quality support services. Companies that specialise in health and social care services, especially those adhering to the necessary quality and safety standards, would be well-positioned to compete. By being included in the Accredited List, these businesses can gain visibility and trust within the community, expanding their reach and potentially increasing their customer base through engagement with individuals using Personal Budgets and direct payments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Active Choices Accredited List

Notice Description

The Council is creating an Accredited List for day opportunity support. Primarily, it will be used by people in receipt of Council funded Individual Service Funds (ISF) and Direct Payments (DP), however, it could also be used by people who fund their own care and support and commissioned services. The Accredited List is a tool, which is set up, monitored and updated by the Council. It will allow people in Thurrock who are looking for support in using their Personal Budget to choose from a list of providers that adhere to certain quality and safety standards. The Council is operating this procurement under the Light Touch Regime for Social and Other Specific Services, as set out in the PCR 2015, at Section 7 (Regulations 74 to 77) and Schedule 3. Additional information: Applications must be made through the In-tend system. 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/dc7fce4c-7407-493c-84b6-2357ba7f5db0
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

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2018 - 31 Jan 2021 3-4 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
THURROCK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ESSEX
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Post Town
Romford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Further Information

Notice Documents

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