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Homecare Services Extension - Sage Care (WCC - ASC) NE

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

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13 Mar 2025 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

Westminster City Council is extending its contract for homecare services in the northeast part of Westminster, modifying the current agreement with Sage Care Limited. This modification, driven by economic and technical reasons, is in accordance with Regulation 72.1.b of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and will extend the contract from 1st December 2024 to 30th April 2025. The extension ensures continued provision of vital homecare services without accommodation, classified under the CPV code 85312000, for the region UKI32. The procurement process is currently at the award update stage, and the adjusted contract's value does not exceed 50 percent of the previous award value which was £4,559,693.00 GBP.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies with expertise in social care services. Sage Care Limited, a large-scale service provider based in Nottingham, is currently overseeing the contract due to their exclusive rights and technical capabilities, making the tender ideal for businesses specialising in homecare services, particularly those familiar with regulatory requirements and logistics in urban settings like Westminster. Smaller local businesses that can demonstrate their ability to handle regional operations effectively might also find competitive advantages by partnering or subcontracting with larger established entities to fulfil specific service needs.

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Notice Title

Homecare Services Extension - Sage Care (WCC - ASC) NE

Notice Description

Lot Information

Sage Care (WCC - ASC) NE

This contract is being modified in accordance with Regulation 72.1.b. of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The modification will extend the contract for the Provision of Homecare Services for Westminster from 01.12.2024 to 30.04.2025, 5 months. The contracting authority is relying on Regulation 72.1. b. due to economic and technical reasons connected with the exclusive rights and that a change of contractor would cause significant inconvenience or substantial duplication of costs for the contracting authority. The increase in price will not exceed 50 percent of the previous contract award value of PS4,559,693.00 GBP.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ecc8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009230-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,074,014 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
tenders@westminster.gov.uk
Contact Email
tenders@westminster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1E 6QP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI32 Westminster

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAGE CARE

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