Tender

FPS for The provision of Domiciliary Care Services in St. Helens

ST.HELENS COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Dec 2024 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

St Helens Borough Council is currently at the tender stage for a procurement process titled "FPS for The provision of Domiciliary Care Services in St. Helens". This contract, classified under the industry category of Health and social work services (CPV code: 85000000), is located within the region UKD7. The Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) is open to applications, allowing suppliers to be included for the provision of domiciliary care for elderly people aged 65+ and adults with complex care needs in St Helens. The FPS is designed to remain active for a period of three years with an option to extend for an additional two years in 12-month increments. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 17 January 2025, and the award period commencing on 22 January 2025. The procurement method being employed is an open procedure, ensuring broad accessibility for interested and eligible suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing health and social work services, particularly those specialised in domiciliary care. The FPS's flexible nature allows new suppliers to join the agreement throughout its duration, expanding their business by obtaining call-off contracts during the term. Companies with expertise in caring for the elderly and individuals with complex needs can leverage this tender to secure sustained work and build long-term relationships with St Helens Borough Council. As the FPS does not guarantee specific contract awards, it is ideal for businesses accustomed to competitive tenders, providing a continuous flow of potential projects and a platform for demonstrating capabilities and service quality.

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Notice Title

FPS for The provision of Domiciliary Care Services in St. Helens

Notice Description

FLEXIBLE PURCHASING SYSTEM (FPS) FOR THE PROVISION OF Domiciliary Care for Older People 65+ and Adults and Younger People with complex care needs Within St Helens Lot 1 - Domiciliary Care for older people 65+ within St Helens Lot 2 - Adults and Younger People with complex care needs Within St Helens St Helens Borough Council is prepared to receive applications to be included on a Flexible Procurement Systems (FPS) relating to the provision of Domiciliary Care for Older People 65+ and Adults and Younger People with complex care needs Within St Helens, which will be subject to the information, specification and application pack enclosed. This shall be a single FPS that all the Members shall have access to and may utilise in whole, or in part throughout its duration. The period of the FPS will be for 3 Years with the option to extend for a period of +12 months and a Further +12 months from commencement. During this period, the FPS will remain open to new Suppliers. A FPS is, in effect, an open framework agreement to which new Suppliers can apply to be appointed to during its life. Individual Call-Off Contracts shall be entered into under the FPS in the manner described within this document, and may commence at any time after the commencement date. Neither the Council, nor any Member guarantees to call off any specific quantities/work during the term of the FPS, and placement on to the FPS is not a guarantee of being awarded any contracts. Please note: Suppliers not on the FPS will not be able to bid for Domiciliary Care for Older People 65+ and Adults and Younger People with complex care needs Within St Helens, that become available and competed through the FPS.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Domiciliary Care for older people 65+ within St Helens

St Helens Borough Council is prepared to receive applications to be included on a Flexible Procurement Systems (FPS) relating to the provision of Domiciliary Care for Older People 65+ and Adults and Younger People with complex care needs Within St Helens, which will be subject to the information, specification and application pack enclosed. This shall be a single FPS that all the Members shall have access to and may utilise in whole, or in part throughout its duration. The period of the FPS will be for 3 Years with the option to extend for a period of +12 months and a Further +12 months from commencement. During this period, the FPS will remain open to new Suppliers. A FPS is, in effect, an open framework agreement to which new Suppliers can apply to be appointed to during its life. Individual Call-Off Contracts shall be entered into under the FPS in the manner described within this document, and may commence at any time after the commencement date. Neither the Council, nor any Member guarantees to call off any specific quantities/work during the term of the FPS, and placement on to the FPS is not a guarantee of being awarded any contracts. Please note: Suppliers not on the FPS will not be able to bid for Domiciliary Care for Older People 65+ and Adults and Younger People with complex care needs Within St Helens, that become available and competed through the FPS.

Renewal: 1 year + 1 year extensions available

Lot 2 - Adults and Younger People with complex care needs Within St Helens

St Helens Borough Council is prepared to receive applications to be included on a Flexible Procurement Systems (FPS) relating to the provision of Domiciliary Care for Older People 65+ and Adults and Younger People with complex care needs Within St Helens, which will be subject to the information, specification and application pack enclosed. This shall be a single FPS that all the Members shall have access to and may utilise in whole, or in part throughout its duration. The period of the FPS will be for 3 Years with the option to extend for a period of +12 months and a Further +12 months from commencement. During this period, the FPS will remain open to new Suppliers. A FPS is, in effect, an open framework agreement to which new Suppliers can apply to be appointed to during its life. Individual Call-Off Contracts shall be entered into under the FPS in the manner described within this document, and may commence at any time after the commencement date. Neither the Council, nor any Member guarantees to call off any specific quantities/work during the term of the FPS, and placement on to the FPS is not a guarantee of being awarded any contracts. Please note: Suppliers not on the FPS will not be able to bid for Domiciliary Care for Older People 65+ and Adults and Younger People with complex care needs Within St Helens, that become available and competed through the FPS.

Renewal: 1 year + 1 year extensions available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ccac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041423-2024
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST.HELENS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Miss Eloise Patten
Contact Email
eloise.patten@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1619121616

Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

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