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Framework Agreement for the Provision of Specialised Services in Care Homes

Cumbria County Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Oct 2021 at 15:16

Award Notice
Tender

07 Jul 2021 at 15:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cumbria County Council is seeking suppliers for a Framework Agreement titled "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Specialised Services in Care Homes". This procurement process, classified under the CPV category 85000000 for health and social work services, is currently in the Award stage following the completion of the Tender phase. The tender aims to commission specialized care services, with active contracts commencing from 11th October 2021 and lasting until 10th October 2024, inclusive of two optional 12-month extensions. The estimated value for all lots is £60,000,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those capable of providing additional specialized services for care homes. Companies, particularly SMEs, that focus on residential and nursing care services are well-suited to compete. With two lots available—Block Contracts ensuring guaranteed funding for care beds and Spot Placements based on availability—there are diverse avenues for providers to engage in this framework, enabling expansion within the evolving care market in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Specialised Services in Care Homes

Notice Description

The purpose of the Specialised Services in Care Homes Framework ("The Specialised Framework") is to enable the Council and its Health Partners to work with the Care Homes Sector to rapidly commission services that provide a level of additionality or specialism that is over and above the existing care home commissioning arrangements.

Lot Information

Block contracts

Block arrangements are when beds are purchased on a guaranteed basis at a set price. This means that Providers would be required to keep these beds available to the Council and that the beds would be funded regardless of use.

Options: It will run for a maximum of 3 years with 2 optional extensions of 12 months each making a total possible extension of 24 months.

Renewal: 2 periods of 12 months extension available

Spot placements

Spot Placements are when beds are purchased on an individual basis. Spot Placements depend on availability (if a Provider has beds available) and are only funded when in use.

Options: It will run for a maximum of 3 years with 2 optional extensions of 12 months each making a total possible extension of 24 months.

Renewal: 2 periods of 12 months extension available

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c4da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025494-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
11 Oct 2021 - 10 Oct 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cumbria County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Postcode Area
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

Ascot Care North East Limited

Creative Support Ltd

Four Seasons (GJP) Limited

Kamal Siddiqi

Kingsfield (Cumbria) Limited

RISEDALE ESTATES LIMITED

Tamaris Healthcare (England) Limited

Wyndham Court Limited

Further Information

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