Award

Individual Package of Support for A Person with Complex Needs for KR

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

05 Mar 2025 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

Halton Borough Council has completed the procurement process for an Individual Package of Support for a Person with Complex Needs for KR, classified under Health and Social Work Services (CPV: 85000000). The contract, awarded without competition due to the specialist nature of the care required, was finalized on 4th March 2025, with a contract period from 29th April 2025 to 28th October 2025. This official award, deriving from a Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Note published on 20th February 2025, adheres to a limited procurement method that did not involve prior publication of a competition call.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in complex health and social care services. The requirement for a highly skilled team to manage the care of an individual with highly complex needs and challenging behaviour highlights the demand for expertise and proven track records in such domains. Companies that excel in delivering bespoke, high-staffing-level care packages would find this procurement beneficial, positioning themselves as specialised providers in a niche market with potential for future similar contracts.

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Notice Title

Individual Package of Support for A Person with Complex Needs for KR

Notice Description

Individual Package of Care for KR for a period of six months. Contract start date: 29/04/2025 to 28/10/2025

Lot Information

Lot 1

Individual Package of Care for KR for a period of six months for the contract period 29/04/2025 to 28/10/2025. The person requiring support has highly complex needs and very challenging behaviour. The person requires high staffing levels to maintain their safety and a highly skilled team to meet their needs, particularly in relation to their mental health. The chosen provider is the only agency that has been identified with a sufficient track record in managing this type of complex care to prevent package breakdown. This contract is awarded without competition due to the specialist needs of this care package.

Procurement Information

The person requiring support has highly complex needs and very challenging behaviour. The person requires high staffing levels to maintain their safety and a highly skilled team to meet their needs, particularly in relation to their mental health. The chosen provider is the only agency that has been identified with a sufficient track record in managing this type of complex care to prevent package breakdown. This contract is awarded without competition due to the specialist needs of this care package.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e9a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007979-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
Large

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
£162,511 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 202511 months 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
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Nicki Brooks
Contact Email
procurement@halton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7QF
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD71 East Merseyside

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIVID CARE

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