Planning

Provision of Telecare and Out of Hours Monitoring

WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Wrexham County Borough Council is planning a procurement process for the "Provision of Telecare and Out of Hours Monitoring" services. This tender, categorized under "Health and social work services," aims to procure Telecare Monitoring Services and an Out of Hours call monitoring service available 24/7, throughout the year, starting in December 2025. Expressions of interest should be submitted via email to the contact person, Sian Milwicz, by 12 noon on the 25th January 2025. This procurement is in the planning stage and seeks providers capable of servicing approximately 3000 users across various locations within the county, including remote areas.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for providers experienced in Telecare and Assistive Technology service provision. Businesses that can demonstrate capability in receiving and managing emergency calls, installing telecare devices, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards will be well-suited to compete. Small to medium enterprises specialising in health and social services, particularly those with capabilities to provide services in Welsh, will find this an attractive opportunity. The dual lots for monitoring and installation services allow for participation by firms with either or both capabilities, thus broadening the scope for potential growth and partnership.

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Notice Title

Provision of Telecare and Out of Hours Monitoring

Notice Description

Wrexham County Borough Council (WCBC) are seeking Expressions of Interest from providers with the potential of procuring Telecare Monitoring Services for their county-wide service. This will include an 'Out of Hours' call monitoring service for a number of Council departments on a 24 hour, 365 days a year basis and will be due for commencement in December 2025.WCBC wishes to work with a provider who can demonstrate experience of and deliver a comprehensive Telecare Service to a growing number of existing and new users throughout the life of the contract.The successful provider will be responsible for taking calls from various Telecare and Assistive Technology devices, including both dispersed and hardwired devices, and handling Out of Hours calls for the Authority.Wrexham County Borough Council is exploring the possibility of including an optional service for the installation of telecare equipment. Interested suppliers are invited to express interest in either the Telecare Monitoring service (Lot 1) and/or the optional Installation service (Lot 2).It is essential that both elements of this service can be provided in Welsh, and it must be ensured that Welsh-speaking staff are available to support clients when required.The service will support a total of approximately 3000 users, consisting of 700 hardwired devices, in various Schemes such as Warden controlled properties and Extra Care schemes, and approximately 2300 dispersed units out in the community.The installation of telecare equipment will be provided across the entire geographical area of the County, which may include remote, hard to reach locations________________________________________Requirements - Lot 1The following list is not exhaustive but should be used as a guide to the primary requirements WCBC is looking for in a Telecare Monitoring Service:* Receiving and responding to emergency and non-emergency calls from telecare devices, including falls detectors, personal alarms, and other telecare equipment.* Monitoring service availability to ensure 24/7 operational support, including Out of Hours coverage (evenings, weekends, and holidays).* Timely and appropriate responses, including escalating calls as required, contacting family members, carers, or emergency services when necessary.* Data management, ensuring all calls and responses are logged and recorded in line with regulatory and data protection requirements.________________________________________Requirements - Lot 2The following list is not exhaustive but should be used as a guide to the primary requirements WCBC is looking for in the provision of the installation of Telecare equipment:* Installing telecare devices in client homes, including falls detectors, personal alarms, and other equipment as specified by the authority.* Testing and configuring the devices to ensure they are fully operational and compatible with the monitoring service.* Client training and support during installation to ensure that individuals understand how to use the devices effectively.TimescalesPlease e-mail an overview of your solution to Sian Milwicz, Commissioning and Contracts Manager at sian.milwicz@wrexham.gov.uk by 12 noon on the 25th January 2025.Please ensure you only submit information that is relevant to the detail outlined above.Also, that accreditations related to the Telecare Services Association's (TSA) Quality Standards Framework (QSF), and the Technical Standard BS8521-2 signalling protocol (also known as NowIP) and TS50134-9 (SCAIP/CENELEC) are attached.Please include the reference 'Proc-24-240' in the subject heading of your email response.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=146843.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-146843
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146843
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85320000 - Social services

85323000 - Community health services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sian Mlwicz
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WREXHAM
Postcode
LL11 1AR
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wrexham
Electoral Ward
Grosvenor
Westminster Constituency
Wrexham

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