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title: "ITT052 COMMUNITY CARE AND SUPPORT SERVICE (DOMICILIARY CARE) 2018 - 2021 - AWARD"
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# ITT052 COMMUNITY CARE AND SUPPORT SERVICE (DOMICILIARY CARE) 2018 - 2021 - AWARD

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
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## Summary

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to appoint several organisations through a selective tender process for the Community Care and Support Service (Domiciliary Care) from 2018 to 2021. This procurement is classified under health and social work services and is aimed at eligible adults in Sandwell, particularly in Smethwick, Oldbury, Tipton, Rowley Regis, Wednesbury, and West Bromwich. The contract, which will support up to 12,000 hours of care weekly, is set to commence on 1 March 2018 and has a budget of £7 million. The deadline for submission of Pre-Qualification Questionnaires was 17 July 2017, with an evaluation based on quality and price criteria slated for review.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs and voluntary and community sector enterprises, particularly those specialising in social care, personal support services, and related fields. Businesses capable of providing high-quality domiciliary care to vulnerable populations, including elderly individuals and those with disabilities or mental health issues, would be well-positioned to compete. The Council's focus on a personalised care approach and the option for contract extensions could provide valuable ongoing work for suitable service providers in this critical sector.

## Notice

The Metropolitan Borough Council of Sandwell wishes to appoint a number of organisations to a framework agreement to provide A Community Care and Support Service (Domiciliary Care) to eligible individuals living in Sandwell. It is anticipated that the framework will support 10 - 12,000 hours of care per week The Service will provide a broad range of personal care and support services to eligible citizens aimed at enabling individuals to maintain and recover maximum independence, support their wellbeing, provide support to individuals who have recently left hospital and ultimately allow people to remain living in their own homes. The Service will be provided to eligible Adults (over 18 years of age). Service user groups may include; Older Adults, including those with Dementia, Individuals with Physical Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health Issues and Sensory Impairments. The Borough of Sandwell comprises of the six towns - Oldbury, West Bromwich, Wednesbury, Tipton, Smethwick & Rowley Regis The Council intends to procure services within the following locations: Lot 1 - Smethwick and Oldbury (30% of demand) Lot 2 - Tipton and Rowley Regis (30% of demand) Lot 3 - Wednesbury and West Bromwich (40% of demand) The Council intends to appoint up to 10 Community Care and Support Service (Domiciliary Care) framework contractors. All contractors will be appointed to deliver services in the Lot 3 area which has the highest service demand and in addition to deliver services in either the Lot 2 or Lot 1 area. A maximum hourly rate of PS13.74 for the service has been set by the Council until 1/4/2019 following which an annual review will allow rates to be varied to reflect any upward pressures in the sector . Contractors will be required to provide a high quality service that aligns with Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council vision for Adult Social Care and whilst participating in the further implementation of the personalisation agenda, giving citizens greater choice and control in this process. The Contract will commence 1st March 2018 and for a period of three years with an option for a 1 year extension with agreement of both parties. Suitably qualified and experienced persons and organisations can view the full tender documentation that includes the PQQ, ITT questionnaire; detailed specification(s) and a copy of the Council's standard Terms and Conditions of Contract by registering on Sandwell's In-tend e-procurement system. Pre Qualification Questionnaires must be submitted no later than 12.00 noon, 17 July 2017 via Sandwell's In-Tend Supplier portal : https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc The Council intends to use an evaluation model based on quality and price. The criteria, on which tenders will be evaluated, inclusive of weighting attached to each, will be included within the procurement documents. Contractors should note that ther...

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c714d30-3162-44a3-9289-d5a076f9f159 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 28 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | BLACK COUNTRY HOUSING GROUP; CAREWATCH CARE SERVICES; CASTLEROCK RECRUITMENT GROUP; CHARTER CARE (WEST MIDLANDS; DHC MIDLANDS; HOMECARE4U; LONDON CARE LTD (TRADING AS CUSTOM CARE; TIPTON HOME CARE |

## 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

- 8 May 2018 at 14:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c714d30-3162-44a3-9289-d5a076f9f159

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c714d30-3162-44a3-9289-d5a076f9f159
  8th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc

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