Tender

SOL - Long Term Care at Home and Sitting Services

SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Sep 2023 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of Long Term Care at Home and Sitting Services. This public procurement opportunity falls under the services category, specifically catering to community health services. The contract value is £159,000,000. The tender consists of two lots, focusing on Care at Home Services and Sitting Services. The contract period extends from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2033. Providers are required to be CQC registered with a rating of 'Good' or above. The procurement method is open, with electronic and written submission methods. The deadline for tender submission is November 3, 2023, with the award period commencing on the same day at Solihull.

This tender by the Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council presents significant business opportunities for service providers in the health and social work sectors. Businesses specialising in community health services, social services, and long-term care are well-suited to compete for these contracts. The framework agreement allows for a maximum of 36 participants, with a contract term of 8 years. Interested suppliers must ensure compliance with the selection criteria and submit their tenders before the specified deadline. This procurement process aims to enhance the quality of care services in the borough of Solihull, creating a platform for service providers to contribute to the well-being and independence of individuals in need of long-term care and support.

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Notice Title

SOL - Long Term Care at Home and Sitting Services

Notice Description

Provision of Long Term Care at Home (Lot 1) and Sitting Services (lot 2) in the borough of Solihull

Lot Information

Care at Home Services

Lot 1 - Long Term Care at Home Long Term Care at Home (Lot 1) aim to allow people who use the service to live as independently as possible in their own homes and to sign-post people to other services where needed. The service provided should help to delay and reduce the need for additional long term care through a focus on promoting wellbeing and independence. It should safeguard adults, protecting them from avoidable harm. Care and support should be delivered in line with the person's wishes, as best as it can be. The care and support delivered should meet the person's cultural needs and maintain their dignity and respect. The expected outputs of the Service are that the chosen Providers will: Respond to all appropriate referrals in their prescribed zone Support individuals in line with their care and support plan and how they wish to be supported Support individuals to maintain and maximise independence as far as possible Deliver safe, quality and compliant care and support to individuals

Renewal: Recurrent contract to be renewed upon expiry

Lot 2 - Sitting Services

Lot 2 - Sitting Services Sitting Services (Lot 2) aim to allow people who use the service to live as independently as possible in their own homes and to sign-post people to other services where needed. The service provided should help to delay and reduce the need for additional long term care through a focus on promoting wellbeing and independence. It should safeguard adults, protecting them from avoidable harm. Care and support should be delivered in line with the person's wishes, as best as it can be. The care and support delivered should meet the person's cultural needs and maintain their dignity and respect. Sitting Services (Lot 2) are required when a carer needs a break, but replacement care is required to look after their loved one in their own home. The expected outputs of the Service are that the chosen Providers will: Respond to all appropriate referrals in their prescribed zone Support individuals in line with their care and support plan and how they wish to be supported Support individuals to maintain and maximise independence as far as possible Deliver safe, quality and compliant care and support to individuals Deliver care and companionship to a person in their own home whilst their carer is having a break or attending appointments (Lot 2 only).

Renewal: Recurrent contract to be renewed upon expiry

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040321
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028091-2023
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

85320000 - Social services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£159,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£147,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
8 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement Service
Contact Email
procteam@solihull.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B91 3QB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
TLG32 Solihull

Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
St Alphege
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

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