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title: "Provision of a Complex Dementia Nursing Beds Service"
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# Provision of a Complex Dementia Nursing Beds Service

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0cc419da-4ec1-400f-b83a-bc2791936e02

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## Summary

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to appoint a contractor for the "Provision of a Complex Dementia Nursing Beds Service". This procurement, classified under residential nursing care services, is targeted at providers within the borough of Sandwell or within one mile. The contract is currently in the tender stage, with proposals due by 12 noon on 9th November 2017, and the service is expected to commence on 1st December 2017 for a duration of six months without an extension option. Interested parties must use the In-tend e-procurement system to submit their bids and can clarify any questions until 5 pm on 7th November 2017.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for healthcare providers specialising in dementia care and nursing services to expand their operations within the West Midlands. Companies with expertise in residential nursing care who can deliver comprehensive support for individuals with complex needs are particularly well-suited to compete. The Council intends to evaluate submissions based on quality and cost, making it essential for bidders to demonstrate both the effectiveness and affordability of their proposed services.

## Notice

ITT056 - Provision of a Complex Dementia Nursing Beds Service The Metropolitan Borough of Sandwell wishes to appoint a Contractor to provide four block complex nursing dementia beds from a CQC registered provider within the borough of Sandwell, or within one mile of Sandwell. The Service will be for people whose primary need is complex dementia nursing and to be provided in a home with 24 hour nursing care and clinical oversight. The unit will operate within an 'enabling' framework to provide time limited, outcome focused support for people whose assessed level of need can be safely and effectively provided outside of an acute or non acute hospital, and may not be appropriately met within the person's own home/ usual place of residence. Discharges will take place from acute and non-acute hospitals including Edward Street, Hallam Street, City and Sandwell, Russell's Hall, Walsall Manor or Queen Elizabeth. These customers may have been part of a Mental Health Act detention and may be on a Mental Health Act pathway and Delayed Transfers of Care pathway, and with a range of complex needs that may include additional support, for example, 1:1. The start date of the Contract is to be agreed, and the Service will run for 6 months with no option to extend. Suitably qualified and experienced Contractors are invited to respond to the Invitation to Tender documents and submit proposals for the delivery of the service. These must be submitted no later than 12 noon on 9 November 2017 via the Sandwell In Tend e-procurement system. The deadline for the submission of any clarification questions is 17:00pm on 7 November 2017 via In Tend. The Council intends to use an evaluation model based on quality and price. 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 PQQ's / ITT's or other related documents. In Order To View a On-Line Questionnaire (if applicable) or Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. Please be mindful that if you are cut and pasting your question responses onto the On-Line Questionnaire that you do so from a notepad document, this is due to the fact that some special characters are not accepted within the On-Line Questionnaire. 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 syste... 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/ed408d80-c1b4-41d5-b2fd-e501ed41c2d2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2017 - 31 May 2018 |
| 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

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85144100 - Residential nursing care services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2017 at 12:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed408d80-c1b4-41d5-b2fd-e501ed41c2d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed408d80-c1b4-41d5-b2fd-e501ed41c2d2
  25th October 2017 - 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

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