Tender

Trusted Assessor Service

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Sep 2023 at 13:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a single Provider for the ASC113 Trusted Assessor Service, aimed at providing assessments for individuals ready for hospital discharge in Sandwell. The procurement, titled Trusted Assessor Service, falls under the Health and Social Work Services category with a contract value of £555,000. The Service Agreement is set to commence on 1st April 2024 for an initial 2-year period, extendable for up to another 12 months. The tender deadline for submission of documents is 13.00 hours on 11 October 2023.

This procurement opportunity by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council creates a potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Businesses with expertise in social work services, health services, community health services, and related sectors are well-suited to compete for this tender. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, offering a fair chance for qualified providers to engage with the Council's vision for Adult Social Care through the delivery of a high-quality Trusted Assessor Service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Trusted Assessor Service

Notice Description

Trusted Assessor Service. Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council wishes to appoint a single Provider to the ASC113 Trusted Assessor Service to provide assessments for eligible individuals ready for discharge from hospital in Sandwell. People can sometimes wait too long for discharge from hospital resulting in poor experience of the health and care system and poorer outcomes. Trusted Assessor schemes are a national initiative designed to reduce delays when people are ready for discharge from hospital. Providers accept assessments carried out by suitably qualified 'Trusted Assessors' working under formal, written agreements. Research has shown that delayed discharges can have a significant negative impact on people's well-being. There are also risks associated with premature or poorly planned discharges. The use of a Trusted Assessor Service can reduce the numbers and waiting times of people awaiting discharge from hospital and help them to move from hospital back home or to another setting speedily, effectively and safely thereby improving patient experience, clinical safety and patient flow. The Service will operate 7 days a week. The Specification, attached as Appendix 2 to the Invitation to Tender, details the aims of the service to be provided within the contract and the connections to other services in the community. The Provider will be required to provide a high-quality service that aligns with the Council's vision for Adult Social Care. The Trusted Assessor Service Agreement will commence on 1st April 2024 for an initial period of 2 years with the option of extending for up to a further 12 months. Suitably qualified and experienced persons and organisations can view the full tender documentation that includes the Invitation to Tender, which contains details of the evaluation criteria and methodology, and Tender Response Documents; detailed Specification(s) and a copy of the Council's standard Terms and Conditions of Agreement by registering on Sandwell's In-Tend Supplier Portal. 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 Response, 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. Tender Response Documents must be submitted no later than 13.00 hours on 11 October 2023 Additional information: 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 Response, 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. Tender Response Documents must be submitted no later than 13.00 hours on 11 October 2023 Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fc7f1092-f04c-4b28-a542-dd161765f27d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8232b79-9d09-4331-9edd-d678d1324c99
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

85100000 - Health services

85110000 - Hospital and related services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

85312200 - Homedelivery of provisions

85320000 - Social services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£555,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 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
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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