This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Sep 2022 at 17:18

Tender

10 Jan 2022 at 20:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the Sandwell Domiciliary Care Service. This service falls under the health and social work services category and aims to appoint multiple providers to deliver domiciliary care to eligible individuals living in Sandwell. The service is anticipated to support 20,000 to 25,000 hours of care per week and offers opportunities for providers to join Tier 1 or Tier 2 lists. The procurement stage is currently active, and the council has set key dates and deadlines for the tender process.

This tender by the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council for the Domiciliary Care Service offers business growth opportunities for companies providing personal care and support services. Providers catering to the adult social care sector and those with experience in delivering community-based care are well-suited to compete for this contract. The Council's procurement method is open, providing a transparent and competitive environment for businesses looking to participate in the social care sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Sandwell Domiciliary Care Service

Notice Description

ASC084 Domiciliary Care Service - Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council wishes to appoint 15 Providers to the Tier 1 List and an unlimited number of Providers to the Tier 2 List for the provision of Domiciliary Care to eligible individuals living in Sandwell. All Providers will be appointed to deliver the Service across the whole of the Borough of Sandwell. It is anticipated that the Service will support approximately 20,000 to 25 000 hours of care per week, however the amount of hours of care per week may vary during the duration of the Agreement.The Service will provide a broad range of general personal care and support services to eligible adults (18 years old and over) aimed at enabling individuals to maintain and recover maximum independence, support their wellbeing, provide support to individuals who have recently left hospital and ultimately allow people to remain living in their own homes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

ASC084 Domiciliary Care Service - Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council wishes to appoint 15 Providers to the Tier 1 List and an unlimited number of Providers to the Tier 2 List for the provision of Domiciliary Care to eligible individuals living in Sandwell. All Providers will be appointed to deliver the Service across the whole of the Borough of Sandwell. It is anticipated that the Service will support approximately 20,000 to 25 000 hours of care per week, however the amount of hours of care per week may vary during the duration of the Agreement.The Service will provide a broad range of general personal care and support services to eligible adults (18 years old and over) aimed at enabling individuals to maintain and recover maximum independence, support their wellbeing, provide support to individuals who have recently left hospital and ultimately allow people to remain living in their own homes. The initial maximum hourly rate of PS16.00 for the service has been set by the Council which will be reviewed annually in April of each year. Where appropriate, rates will be increased using a Fee Rate Escalator. Details of the Fee Rate Escalator are contained in the Procurement Documents.Providers will be required to provide a high-quality service that aligns with the Council's vision for Adult Social Care and whilst participating in the further implementation of the personalisation agenda, giving citizens greater choice and control in this process.The overarching Domiciliary Care Service Agreement will commence on 1st September 2022 for an initial period of 5 years with the option of extending for up to an additional 5 years.Bidders attention is drawn to and they should note the following:a) There is no guarantee of volumes of work as referrals can decrease and / or increase; b) There is no guarantee that all Providers will receive an equal share of the work; c) Use of the Council's eBrokerage System for Referrals will be mandatory;d) The Terms and Conditions of Agreement Document, attached as Appendix 4 of the ITT, partly reflects services currently being provided by existing organisations and, therefore, the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 1981 may apply to this Contract. As such prospective Bidders should seek their own legal advice with regards to TUPE;e) The Council does not hold any TUPE Information. Details of unsuccessful Incumbent Providers TUPE Contact Points will be sent to successful Bidders in the Award letters;f) The Tender will be Reopened every 6 to 12 months, or at such other times at the sole discretion of the Council, for the addition, subject to passing evaluation, of Providers to the Tier 2 List - full details are contained in the ITT documents;g) The Tier 1 List will be Refreshed every 2 to 4 years, or at such other times at the sole discretion of the Council, full details are contained in the ITT documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030948
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024863-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£250,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£250,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
6 to 12 months for additions to Tier 2, 2 to 4 years for Refresh of Tier 1

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDBURY
Postcode
B69 3DB
Postcode Area
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
TLG37 Sandwell

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
59
Supplier Names

5 Care Services Ltd

Actual Care Services Ltd

Aregon Care Ltd

Awarding Care Ltd

Bankplus Care Services (Registered as Bankplus Recruitment and Training Ltd)

Brightside Carers Ltd

CM Community Care Services Ltd

CSK Support 24 Ltd

Cadog Homecare Ltd (Sea Mills Care Ltd)

Care Avenues Limited

Carepoint Ltd trading as Alternative Care

Charter Care (West Midlands) Ltd

Cherish Home Care Ltd

DHC Midlands Ltd

DT Care Services Ltd

Delight Essential Services UK Limited trading as Dolphin Healthcare Services

Desired Care 4 U Limited

Eden Adaptions Ltd (Omnia Support Limited)

Freedom and Lifestyle Limited trading as Midlands Community Homecare

Great Care Home Health Care Services

Healthcare 1st Choice Limited

Hebe Healthcare Ltd

Homecare For You Ltd

Homecare4U Limited

Ignite Health & Homecare Services Ltd

Inn Care Limited

Inspire You Care Ltd

JLKare and Support Limited

Kensington Community Care (Gloucester) Ltd

Konastone Healthcare Ltd

LJM Homecare Ltd

Living Hope Healthcare Ltd

London Care Ltd trading as Custom Care

Midland Care Support & Enablement Ltd

Monarch Care Services UK Ltd

My Door Care Limited

PBL Care Limited

Pleasant Valley Care Ltd

Primera Assisted Living Limited

Proper Home Care Limited

Prudent Health Services Limited

Relax Care Limited

Sage Care Limited

Sandwell Care Services Ltd

Secure Healthcare Limited

Serenity Homecare Limited

Sevacare (UK) Ltd

Smethwick ASRA Limited

Solitaire Homecare Services Limited

Solution2Care Services Limited

Stephen Support Services Ltd trading as Clements HealthCare

THC Care Ltd

Temple Mead Care Ltd trading as Elite Care 24/7

The Sandwell Crossroads Care Attendant Scheme Ltd

Trust In Care Limited

Unique Care Network Limited

Universal Care Services (UK) Ltd

Watra Care Limited

West Bromwich African Caribbean Resource Centre

Further Information

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