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title: "Handy Person Service"
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# Handy Person Service

Buyer: WAKEFIELD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f6239fc-4655-4ba1-98fb-283b31c700df

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## Summary

The Wakefield Council has recently awarded a contract for Handy Person Service under an 'Open procedure (above threshold)' procurement method. The contract, valued at £529,316 GBP, is for Hospital support services in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The contract period is from June 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025. The procurement stage has been marked as complete, offering no option for SMEs or VCSEs. The main aim of this service is to support individuals in remaining independent in their homes, reducing/preventing falls and hospital admissions, and supporting timely hospital discharges.

This procurement process by the Wakefield Council presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the Hospital support services industry. Companies specializing in providing support services that help individuals maintain independence and enhance their quality of life would be suitable to compete for this contract. The contract has a substantial value and a contract period spanning over two years, offering stability and growth potential for the chosen supplier, 24-7 LOCKS LIMITED. Businesses catering to the healthcare sector and with experience in providing similar services would find this tender well-suited for expanding their operations and building long-term partnerships.

## Notice

Local Authorities have general duties to promote individual well-being and to provide or arrange services to reduce, prevent or delay the development of needs (sections 1 and 2 of the Care Act 2014). The provision of a handy person service will assist the Council in its discharge of these general duties by meeting the care and support needs of residents across the Wakefield district. The main aim of a handy person service will be to: * support people to remain independent and in their own homes for longer; * reduce/prevent falls and hospital admissions; and * support timely hospital discharges. The availability of a handy person service will enable people to remain living at home, be as independent as possible and have the best possible quality of life. Additional information: Option to extend for up to a period of 4 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34416eca-74e0-44ae-9f65-d7e5be63d31d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2023 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £529,316 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £529,316 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WAKEFIELD COUNCIL |
| Locality | WAKEFIELD |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF1 2EB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Wakefield North |
| Westminster constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 24-7 LOCKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85112000 - Hospital support services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2023 at 08:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34416eca-74e0-44ae-9f65-d7e5be63d31d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34416eca-74e0-44ae-9f65-d7e5be63d31d
  5th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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