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Award

18 Jun 2025 at 07:21

TenderUpdate

06 Sep 2024 at 16:48

Tender

19 Dec 2023 at 20:23

Planning

03 Mar 2023 at 22:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for providing Home Care Services to vulnerable children and young people, conducted by the London Borough of Enfield, has been completed. This contract involves a comprehensive Framework Agreement that caters specifically to the provision of services aimed at children and young people aged 10 to 17 in Enfield, London. The procurement, scheduled from December 19th, 2023, employed an open procedure and culminated in an award stage on June 18th, 2025. It encompasses health and social work services, further divided into three lots: Care at Home for Disabled Children, Mainstream Services, and Transport Assistance for Mainstream Services. The total value of the agreement was initially estimated at £4 million over four years, with potential adjustments subject to demand and governance approval.

This tender presents significant opportunities for various businesses to engage in public service through the provision of specialised care services. Notably, SMEs such as Avant Healthcare Services Ltd and KASE Care Ltd have successfully secured contracts, emphasizing the inclusive nature of the tendering process. The emphasis on quality and cost in the award criteria, with a split of 40% quality and 60% price, opens a window for businesses specialising in health and social care to leverage their expertise and competitive pricing. Companies with capabilities in delivering comprehensive care, transport solutions, and possessing an understanding of the Preparing for Adulthood agenda, are well-suited to compete in this field. The addition of strategic roles through framework agreements further offers businesses a model for sustainable growth by participating in a key public service sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Home Care Service for Vulnerable Children and Young People

Notice Description

Please note this contract opportunity is closed, and this is an award notice for the establishment of the Framework Agreement. The procurement establishes a suitable Framework Agreement for the provision of Home Care Services for Vulnerable Children and Young People aged between 10 and 17 years. The Services will include short breaks for disabled children, Section 17 provision (Children in Need) and transport assistance for looked after children. Accordingly, the procurement is divided into 3 Lots representing these three areas. The Framework Agreement is let for 3 (three) years, with the option to extend for a further 12 months (anticipated total 4 years). The estimated spend upon commencement of the Framework Agreement is: Lot 1 = cPS2.5m (aprx); Lot 2 = cPS0.8m to 1.0m (aprx); Lot 3 = cPS0.2m to PS0.5m (aprx). All value is exclusive of VAT and any inflationary uplift. The PS4m estimated total value of the Framework Agreement is stated in field II.1.7. However, the Contracting Authority notes that subject to future demand of the service and securing appropriate governance approvals, there may be a need to increase the value of services under Lot 1, should such demand materialise. In such an instance the Contracting Authority would seek to extend the total value of the Framework Agreement up to PS6m through a formal variation process subject to governance approval. The services advertised in this Notice fall under the services listed in Chapter 3 and Schedule 3 (Social and other specific services) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement process that applied to this procurement were specified in the original procurement documents accordingly.

Lot Information

Lot 1: Care at Home for Disabled Children

The Provider shall ensure that appropriate provision is given to the Service User in line with the Preparing for Adulthood National Agenda, Education Health and Care Plan and any other plans co-produced by the Council, child, young person, their family and involved professionals during their home care provision. This will include any or all of the following: * Personal Care - e.g. eating and drinking, hygiene, dressing * Communication - e.g. developing communication skills * Daily Living - e.g. preparing meals and cooking * Social Skills - e.g. developing social contacts and friendships; organising social activities * Leisure and Recreation - e.g. participating in fitness, sport, recreational and leisure groups; participation in community activities (please refer to the service specification). Additional information: The lPS4m estimated lowest value stated in field II.1.7) represents the value starting from the first year of the Framework Agreement. However, the Contracting Authority expects an in increase for the value of Lot 1 services up to PS6m due to increase in demands for the category's service during the term of the Framework Agreement. Consequently, the Contracting Authority reserves the right to utilise this full budget during the term of this Framework Agreement should demands for Lot 1 service rises as expected.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be for initial 36 months term with the option to extend up to a further 12 months (1 year), subject to contractor's performance and at the full discretion of the Authority, and subject to a lawful termination in accordance with the provisions of the Terms and Conditions of the Framework Agreement.

Section 17 Provision

The Provider shall ensure that appropriate provision is given to the service user in line with the Preparing for Adulthood National Agenda, Education Health and Care Plan and any other plans co-produced by the Council, child, young person, their family and involved professionals during the course of their home care provision. This will include any or all of the following: * Personal Care - e.g. eating and drinking, hygiene, dressing * Communication - e.g. developing communication skills * Daily Living - e.g. preparing meals and cooking * Social Skills - e.g. developing social contacts and friendships; organising social activities * Leisure and Recreation - e.g. participating in fitness, sport, recreational and leisure groups; participation in community activities Please refer to the draft Service Specification for further information.

Lot 3: Transport Assistance for Mainstream Services

The Service provider shall be required to provide safe and suitable transport assistance for looked-after children and young people as and when required. Additional information: Out of the PS4m estimated value stated in field II.1.7, approximately cPS0.2m to PS0.5m represents value for Lot 3 starting from year1.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be for initial 36 months term with the option to extend up to a further 12 months (1 year), subject to contractor's performance and at the full discretion of the Authority, and subject to a lawful termination in accordance with the provisions of the Terms and Conditions of the Framework Agreement.

Lot 2: Care at Home for Mainstream Services

The Service Provider shall ensure that appropriate provision is given to the Service User in line with the Preparing for Adulthood National Agenda, Education Health and Care Plan and any other plans co-produced by the Council, child, young person, their family and involved professionals during their home care provision. This will include any or all of the following: * Personal Care - e.g. eating and drinking, hygiene, dressing * Communication - e.g. developing communication skills * Daily Living - e.g. preparing meals and cooking * Social Skills - e.g. developing social contacts and friendships; organising social activities * Leisure and Recreation - e.g. participating in fitness, sport, recreational and leisure groups; participation in community activities * House cleaning * Organising daily activities (please refer to the service specification for further information) Additional information: Approximately cPS0.8m to 1.0m represents value for Lot 2 starting from year 1 out of the PS4m estimated value stated in field II.1.7.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be for initial 36 months term with the option to extend up to a further 12 months (1 year), subject to contractor's performance and at the full discretion of the Authority, and subject to a lawful termination in accordance with the provisions of the Terms and Conditions of the Framework Agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ae38
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033116-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2023Expired
Award Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
London Borough of Enfield
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ENFIELD
Postcode
EN1 3XA
Postcode Area
Enfield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI54 Enfield
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Enfield
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Enfield North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

Avant Healthcare Services Ltd

J C Michael Groups Ltd

KASE Care Ltd

LifeCome Care

LifeCome Care Ltd

Lorabloomscare Service Ltd

North London Community Care

North London Community Care Agency

Willboag Limited

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