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12 Dec 2024 at 17:04

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26 Jul 2024 at 08:44

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25 Jul 2024 at 13:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Gateshead Council as the buying organisation, aiming to secure "Provision of Generalist Home Care Services" across various service user groups. This tender touches on the industry category of Health and Social Work Services and spans multiple sub-zones within the UKC region. Although the procurement stage is complete, the tender went through several key stages starting from July 25, 2024, with an award date on November 22, 2024. The procurement method used was the open procedure, ensuring transparent and competitive bidding. The project was awarded to several suppliers including Hales Group Ltd, DK Home Support, and Comfort Call Limited, among others.

For businesses, this tender represents significant opportunities to grow by providing essential home care services funded by the council. Ideal candidates for such projects include service providers with experience in health and social care, particularly those skilled in handling diverse needs such as palliative care and support for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. Given the project’s division into numerous sub-zones, both large organisations and smaller enterprises have the opportunity to participate, depending on their capacity and specialisation. The diverse procurement criteria focused on quality and cost, which makes it suitable for businesses that can offer high-standard services while adhering to agreed-upon rates.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of generalist Home Care Services

Notice Description

Provision of Generalist Home Care across all Service User groups, including but not limited to older people, individuals with learning and/or physical disabilities, mental health conditions, palliative care and end of life care funded by the Council

Lot Information

Zone 1A

This contract is divided into 9 geographical areas 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B, 4C. This lot reference to area 1A

Options: Options to extend for a further x2 12 month period

Zone 1B

This contract is divided into 9 geographical areas 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B, 4C. This lot reference to area 1B

Options: Options to extend for a further x2 12 month period

Zone 2A

This contract is divided into 9 geographical areas 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B, 4C. This lot reference to area 2A

Options: Options to extend for a further x2 12 month period

Zone 2B

This contract is divided into 9 geographical areas 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B, 4C. This lot reference to area 2B

Options: Options to extend for a further x2 12 month period

Zone 3A

This contract is divided into 9 geographical areas 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B, 4C. This lot reference to area 3A

Options: Options to extend for a further x2 12 month period

Zone 3B

This contract is divided into 9 geographical areas 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B, 4C. This lot reference to area 3B

Options: Options to extend for a further x2 12 month period

Zone 4A

This contract is divided into 9 geographical areas 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B, 4C. This lot reference to area 4A

Options: Options to extend for a further x2 12 month period

Zone 4B

This contract is divided into 9 geographical areas 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B, 4C. This lot reference to area 4B

Options: Options to extend for a further x2 12 month period

Zone 4C

This contract is divided into 9 geographical areas 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B, 4C. This lot reference to area 4C

Options: Options to extend for a further x2 12 month period

Sub Zone 1A

Provision of Generalist Home Care across all Service User groups, including but not limited to older people, individuals with learning and/or physical disabilities, mental health conditions, palliative care and end of life care funded by the Council

Sub Zone 1B

Provision of Generalist Home Care across all Service User groups, including but not limited to older people, individuals with learning and/or physical disabilities, mental health conditions, palliative care and end of life care funded by the Council

Sub Zone 2A

Provision of Generalist Home Care across all Service User groups, including but not limited to older people, individuals with learning and/or physical disabilities, mental health conditions, palliative care and end of life care funded by the Council

Sub Zone 2B

Provision of Generalist Home Care across all Service User groups, including but not limited to older people, individuals with learning and/or physical disabilities, mental health conditions, palliative care and end of life care funded by the Council

Sub Zone 3A

Provision of Generalist Home Care across all Service User groups, including but not limited to older people, individuals with learning and/or physical disabilities, mental health conditions, palliative care and end of life care funded by the Council

Sub Zone 3B

Provision of Generalist Home Care across all Service User groups, including but not limited to older people, individuals with learning and/or physical disabilities, mental health conditions, palliative care and end of life care funded by the Council

Sub Zone 4A

Provision of Generalist Home Care across all Service User groups, including but not limited to older people, individuals with learning and/or physical disabilities, mental health conditions, palliative care and end of life care funded by the Council

Sub Zone 4B

Provision of Generalist Home Care across all Service User groups, including but not limited to older people, individuals with learning and/or physical disabilities, mental health conditions, palliative care and end of life care funded by the Council

Sub Zone 4C

Provision of Generalist Home Care across all Service User groups, including but not limited to older people, individuals with learning and/or physical disabilities, mental health conditions, palliative care and end of life care funded by the Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04849c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040163-2024
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,278,058 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GATESHEAD COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear, TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

Hales Group Ltd

DK Homesupport

Perfect Care Ltd

The Human Support Group Limited

Comfort Call Limited

Boomerang Healthcare Limited

Allied Health-Services Limited

Dale Care Limited

Calderdale Home Care Limited

Further Information

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