Planning

Domiciliary Care Service

BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

12 Mar 2021 at 17:27

Summary of the contracting process

Bracknell Forest Borough Council is planning to procure a domiciliary care service intended to enhance personal care options for individuals in need, particularly supporting those who are recovering from hospital stays or require assistance to maintain independence at home. The procurement is categorised under the services industry, specifically classified as daycare services. The planning phase is currently underway, with the council anticipating market engagement activities planned for the week commencing 22nd March 2021. Interested providers must respond by emailing the council to participate in virtual discussions prior to the formal procurement process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in domiciliary care services or looking to expand their offerings in the healthcare sector. Businesses that can demonstrate a commitment to quality and efficient service delivery will be well-suited to compete, especially those capable of fulfilling the council’s due diligence checks and negotiating competitive pricing. Engaging with Bracknell Forest Borough Council not only allows for the chance to inform future service design but also positions providers favourably for forthcoming contracts as the council evolves its approach to domiciliary care.

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Notice Title

Domiciliary Care Service

Notice Description

Bracknell Forest Council intends to procure a domiciliary care service. The service includes personal care. This notice is not a call for competition. All updates and information regarding this Notice will be published on the South East Business Portal. The council and/or any of its advisers reserve the right to contact any interested parties who notify the council of its interest.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Bracknell Forest Council intends to procure a domiciliary care service. Domiciliary Care plays a key role in supporting independence and quality of life, supporting people who live at home to remain there. It also supports the reablement of individuals following hospital admission and is a critical way of delivering the duties arising from the Care Act. Therefore, it is important to ensure that the service is as effective and efficient as possible and that the future commissioning approach has a focus on outcomes, quality and value for money. The service includes personal care. The council currently purchases domiciliary care services through a Community Based Support (CBS) Framework with 3 providers, and a number of spot contracts. The CBS contract for this provision was due to end on 31st August 2021, however in light of COVID-19, arrangements are being made for the service to remain in place until 31st March 2022. Until the new framework is in place the council will consider entering into spot contract arrangements with new providers subject to: * The provider satisfactorily completing the council's due diligence checks * Agreement on price * Demand for service The council will be inviting suitably qualified providers to attend a market engagement event which will offer an opportunity to: * discuss the Council's vision for the service * obtain provider feedback, which will help the council build its model for the service. This is an opportunity to have a conversation with the council when there is not the pressure of bidding for a contract. The event is being planned for week commencing 22nd March 2021. Due to the circumstances of Covid-19, the conversation is designed to be virtual, and providers will be invited to participate in a 1.5 hour conversation. A "Teams" meeting invite will be sent to interested parties in advance of the event. To receive an invitation please email contracts.team@bracknell-forest.gov.uk and include in the subject heading: "Market Engagement Event Domiciliary Care". Please ensure all attendee email addresses are included in the email. All information pertaining to this PIN will be published on the South East Business Portal (SEBP) https://sebp.due-north.com/ Providers must register to ensure they receive updates and information pertaining to this PIN. This notice is not a call for competition. The Council and/or any of its advisers reserve the right to contact any interested parties who notify the Council of its interest.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029b67
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005110-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312100 - Daycare services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.team@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRACKNELL
Postcode
RG12 1JD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire

Local Authority
Bracknell Forest
Electoral Ward
Town Centre & The Parks
Westminster Constituency
Bracknell

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