Award

Provision of a Care at Home Service

INVERCLYDE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

20 Apr 2022 at 10:15

TenderUpdate

14 Dec 2021 at 10:45

TenderUpdate

25 Nov 2021 at 11:24

Tender

25 Nov 2021 at 11:24

Planning

06 Sep 2021 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Provision of Care at Home Services is being conducted by Inverclyde Council, focused on delivering essential social work and related services within the Inverclyde area, UK. The tender is currently at the planning stage, with an estimated contract value of £8,104,000. Interested providers should note the deadline for expressions of interest and submissions by 10 am (BST) on 4th October 2021. The tender encompasses various lots, requiring bidders to provide comprehensive support 24/7 to meet the assessed needs of service users, under the legal framework established by CELEX Regulation 32014L0024.

This tender presents notable growth opportunities for service providers in the health and social care sector, particularly those specialising in home healthcare services. Businesses that have the capacity to deliver ongoing, responsive care and demonstrate relevant experience in similar contracts will be particularly well-suited to compete. Providers that are capable of engaging with the local community and promoting social benefits in their service delivery models may also find an advantage in gaining the council's preference.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Care at Home Service

Notice Description

Inverclyde Council are seeking suitably qualified providers to carry out Care at Home Services within the Inverclyde Area.

Lot Information

Kilmacolm and Quarriers (East and West)

Inverclyde Council operates a Health and Social Care Partnership in conjunction with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Inverclyde Council are looking to appoint Providers to provide a Care at Home Service to meet the Assessed Needs of Service Users. The Providers must provide responsive support dependent on the fluctuating needs of the Service User, in which support must be provided 24 hours a day 7 days a week, 52 weeks per year. The main service for this requirement operates between the hours of 7am to 11pm, however there will be occasions to provide the service overnight such as for respite or urgent situations. Additional information: Please refer to Tender Documents.

Renewal: The next tendering opportunity for this service is estimated around November 2023.

Greenock East and Port Glasgow

Inverclyde Council operates a Health and Social Care Partnership in conjunction with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Inverclyde Council are looking to appoint Providers to provide a Care at Home Service to meet the Assessed Needs of Service Users. The Providers must provide responsive support dependent on the fluctuating needs of the Service User, in which support must be provided 24 hours a day 7 days a week, 52 weeks per year. The main service for this requirement operates between the hours of 7am to 11pm, however there will be occasions to provide the service overnight such as for respite or urgent situations. Additional information: Please refer to the Tender Documents.

Renewal: The next tendering opportunity for this service is estimated around November 2023.

Greenock West and Gourock

Inverclyde Council operates a Health and Social Care Partnership in conjunction with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Inverclyde Council are looking to appoint Providers to provide a Care at Home Service to meet the Assessed Needs of Service Users. The Providers must provide responsive support dependent on the fluctuating needs of the Service User, in which support must be provided 24 hours a day 7 days a week, 52 weeks per year. The main service for this requirement operates between the hours of 7am to 11pm, however there will be occasions to provide the service overnight such as for respite or urgent situations. Additional information: Please refer to the Tender Documents.

Renewal: The next tendering opportunity for this service is estimated around November 2023.

Greenock South West (inner & outer), Inverkip and Wemyss Bay

Inverclyde Council operates a Health and Social Care Partnership in conjunction with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Inverclyde Council are looking to appoint Providers to provide a Care at Home Service to meet the Assessed Needs of Service Users. The Providers must provide responsive support dependent on the fluctuating needs of the Service User, in which support must be provided 24 hours a day 7 days a week, 52 weeks per year. The main service for this requirement operates between the hours of 7am to 11pm, however there will be occasions to provide the service overnight such as for respite or urgent situations. Additional information: Please refer to the Tender Documents.

Renewal: The next tendering opportunity for this service is estimated around November 2023.

Inverclyde Wide - Ad Hoc

Inverclyde Council operates a Health and Social Care Partnership in conjunction with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Inverclyde Council are looking to appoint Providers to provide a Care at Home Service to meet the Assessed Needs of Service Users. The Providers must provide responsive support dependent on the fluctuating needs of the Service User, in which support must be provided 24 hours a day 7 days a week, 52 weeks per year. The main service for this requirement operates between the hours of 7am to 11pm, however there will be occasions to provide the service overnight such as for respite or urgent situations. Additional information: Please refer to the Tender Documents.

Renewal: The next tendering opportunity for this service is estimated around November 2023.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ddac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010274-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,441,760 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,025,741 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Nov 2021Expired
Award Date
28 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
The next tendering opportunity for this service is estimated around November 2023.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INVERCLYDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Andrew Duncan
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@inverclyde.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1475712796

Buyer Location

Locality
GREENOCK
Postcode
PA15 1LX
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde North
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

ALLIED HEALTH SERVICES LIMITED TRADING AS ALLIED HEALTHCARE

CARE1 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

CSN CARE GROUP

EVERGREEN HOME SUPPORT

SCOTIA HOMECARE SOLUTIONS

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