Tender

Care at Home Services (Adults) including the creation of a Flexible Purchasing System

BURY COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Jun 2021 at 13:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bury Council is currently conducting an open tender for "Care at Home Services (Adults)" as part of a flexible purchasing system aimed at providing vital support services in the social work sector. The procurement process is in the active tender stage, with submissions due by 2nd July 2021. The contract will commence on 11th September 2021 and run until 10th September 2024, with the option to extend for two additional 14-month periods. The services are to be delivered within the region of Bury, and the tender is divided into two lots, catering to adults requiring personal and social care for various support needs.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the social care sector, particularly for those specialising in support for adults with diverse needs such as dementia, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities. Companies currently delivering similar services or those looking to enter the market are encouraged to engage, especially for Lot 2, which is designed for emerging providers and offers lower volume options. The flexible nature of this arrangement allows businesses to compete effectively and establish or expand their service provision within the borough.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Care at Home Services (Adults) including the creation of a Flexible Purchasing System

Notice Description

1This procurement process is being conducted in compliance with the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. Bury Council is seeking a number of providers to deliver its Care at Home Service. The service will be split into two lots as follows: Lot 1: Service User Group : Adults over and under 65 , personal and social care and support with primary support needs of dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, learning disabilities, sensory impairment, and substance misuse aged 18 and over. A Maximum of 10 providers will be required and the work divided between five area zones where two providers will be allocated to each zone and allocated as main provider on alternate weeks for the purposes of accepting new referrals and managing provision. Lot 2: Service User Group : Adults over and under 65 , personal and social care and support with primary support needs of dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, learning disabilities, sensory impairment, and substance misuse aged 18 and over. This lot is expected for newly emerging entrants to the market in the borough and current providers who wish to remain at low volume (from 0 to 600 hours). Lot 2 will be a flexible purchasing arrangement and will open to new entrants twice a year in April and October. The contract is for the period 11th September 2021 to 10th September 2024, with an option to extend the contract for a further 2 x 14 month periods.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Lot 1: Service User Group : Adults over and under 65 , personal and social care and support with primary support needs of dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, learning disabilities, sensory impairment, and substance misuse aged 18 and over. A Maximum of 10 providers will be required and the work divided between five area zones where two providers will be allocated to each zone and allocated as main provider on alternate weeks for the purposes of accepting new referrals and managing provision.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month periods

Lot 2

Lot 2: Service User Group: Adults over and under 65 , personal and social care and support with primary support needs of dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, learning disabilities, sensory impairment, and substance misuse aged 18 and over. This lot is expected for newly emerging entrants to the market in the borough and current providers who wish to remain at low volume (from 0 to 600 hours). Lot 2 will be a flexible purchasing arrangement and will open to new entrants twice a year in April and October.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month periods

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b98e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012829-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Sep 2021 - 10 Sep 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BURY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tracy Evans
Contact Email
t.evans@bury.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1612535881

Buyer Location

Locality
BURY
Postcode
BL9 0SW
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Bury
Electoral Ward
Bury East
Westminster Constituency
Bury North

Further Information

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