--- title: "Provision of a Promoting Independence - Care at Home Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0c43485f-0b68-4e47-98da-c3bf9a66aea1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0c43485f-0b68-4e47-98da-c3bf9a66aea1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c43485f-0b68-4e47-98da-c3bf9a66aea1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c43485f-0b68-4e47-98da-c3bf9a66aea1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-09-17" --- # Provision of a Promoting Independence - Care at Home Service Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c43485f-0b68-4e47-98da-c3bf9a66aea1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0c43485f-0b68-4e47-98da-c3bf9a66aea1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c43485f-0b68-4e47-98da-c3bf9a66aea1.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to appoint up to six contractors for the "Provision of a Promoting Independence - Care at Home Service" in Sandwell, within the health and social work services industry. This procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for Monday, 12th October 2020, at 12 noon. The contract is scheduled to commence on 3rd February 2021 and will run for two years, with the possibility of a one-year extension until 2nd February 2024. Interested parties should register on the In-tend e-Tendering System to access the relevant tender documents and further instructions. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in care and support services, particularly those that are registered with the Care Quality Commission. Organisations that are well-equipped to provide short-term care at home, focusing on promoting independence for clients, will find this tender particularly relevant. Businesses offering social work services, especially in the West Midlands region, are encouraged to engage in this competitive procurement process, as it aims to enhance service delivery while reducing the need for acute admissions, ultimately benefiting the local community. ## Notice ASC089 - Promoting Independence - Care at Home Service The Metropolitan Borough of Sandwell wishes to appoint 6 Contractor(s), which are registered with the Care Quality Commission, to provide a Promoting Independence - Care at Home Service in Sandwell. The service will be provided on a short term basis to people who require care in their own home to ensure that their independence is maximised and that those people who formally enter into the care and support system do not unnecessarily grow dependent on it but strive to maximise their strengths and achieve their outcomes. The Service will aim to reduce or delay unnecessary admission to acute services. Tenderers should note that the Council has set rates for each element of the service - please refer to the ITT documents for further information in relation to costings. The duration of the contract will be two (2) years from 3 February 2021 to 2 February 2023 with an option to extend by up to one (1) further, 3 February 2021 to 2 February 2024 (unless it is otherwise terminated in accordance with its terms or it is otherwise lawfully terminated). The Council intends to use an evaluation model based solely on quality. The criteria, on which the tender will be evaluated, inclusive of weighting attached to each, are included in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. In Order To View and Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Monday 12th October 2020 @ 12noon Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4627813-1b36-4f08-95e7-d6f2c154330a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Feb 2021 - 2 Feb 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 9EN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85310000 - Social work services - 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation - 85320000 - Social services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 17 Sep 2020 at 08:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4627813-1b36-4f08-95e7-d6f2c154330a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4627813-1b36-4f08-95e7-d6f2c154330a 17th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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