Award

Intermediate Care

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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23 Aug 2024 at 11:35

Award

21 May 2024 at 09:52

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has recently completed the procurement process for an "Intermediate Care" contract under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract, falling within the industry category of Health and Social Work Services (CPV 85000000), has been awarded to Wisteria Care. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, worth approximately £2,000,000, is set to run from 1st June 2024 to 31st May 2026. Representations by providers were made by 31st May 2024, with the formal award completed on 23rd August 2024, and the services intended to be provided from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2025.

This Intermediate Care tender presents noteworthy opportunities for businesses specialising in short-term funded aftercare, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality health and social support for patients transitioning from hospital care. Businesses with experience in the health and social work sector, especially SMEs such as Wisteria Care, which meet strict quality standards and demonstrate robust service delivery, are well-suited to participate in similar contracts. The emphasis on social value, financial prudence, and the ability to deliver consistent and satisfactory services means that businesses focusing on high-quality, value-driven health services can leverage such contracts to fuel growth and establish stronger footholds in public sector commissioning.

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Notice Title

Intermediate Care

Notice Description

Intermediate Care

Lot Information

Lot 1

Short term funded aftercare which is assessed by health care staff where a person cannot leave hospital without support to enable recovery. To be direct awarded to an existing supplier un the Provider Selection Regime - Direct Award Process C Approx. lifetime value - PS2,000,000 Duration: 01.06.2024 - 31.05.2026

Procurement Information

Award is being conducted in line with the requirements of the Provider Selection Regime.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04692d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027063-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Steve Barker
Contact Email
stephen.barker@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7766526294

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WISTERIA CARE

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