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Provision of a Technology Enabled Care Call Handling Service

INVERCLYDE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Inverclyde Council is seeking proposals for the "Provision of a Technology Enabled Care Call Handling Service" to enhance independent living for residents. This procurement falls under the services category and is located in Greenock, UK. It has recently completed the award stage, with the contract signed on 29 April 2020, and the overall value of the contract is £168,000. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, which allows any qualified entity to apply, ensuring a fair and transparent selection process.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the care services and technology sectors, particularly those with expertise in telecare solutions. Companies that are well-suited for competition should possess relevant certifications and a proven track record in delivering similar services, as criteria include experience with projects of comparable size and compliance with industry standards. Bidders must also demonstrate financial stability to meet the requirements set by Inverclyde Council, making this an appealing prospect for established firms and capable newcomers in the market.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Technology Enabled Care Call Handling Service

Notice Description

Provision of a Technology Enabled Care Call Handling Service

Lot Information

Lot 1

Inverclyde Council require a Technology Enabled Care Call Handling Service to support more people to fulfil their right to live at home or within a homely setting and promote independent living, together we will maximise opportunities to provide stable, sustainable housing for all.

Renewal: The Council may, at its sole discretion and subject always to satisfactory performance, during the first 24 months of the Contract Period, extend the Contract for a further two periods on a year by year basis from 1 May 2022 until 30 April 2023 (the Extended Period) and 1 May 2023 until 30 April 2024 (the Extended Period).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000601827
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY387217
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

85100000 - Health services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£168,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 May 2020 - 30 Apr 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
If the extension options are not utilised this will be retendered in 2022. However, as the Council may extend the Contract for a further two periods on a year by year basis then it is possible that this Contract will not be retendered until 2023 or 2024.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INVERCLYDE COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

BIELD HOUSING & CARE

Contact Name
Jim Grant
Contact Email
j.grant2@bield.co.uk, kirsty.munro@inverclyde.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1312734078, +44 1475712364

Buyer Location

Locality
GREENOCK
Postcode
PA15 1LX
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith Walk
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIELD HOUSING & CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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