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title: "Provision of care for MA"
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# Provision of care for MA

Buyer: ST.HELENS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1bbf3d49-511b-4500-ad0c-15df3c5da6dd

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## Summary

St Helens Council is currently conducting a tender for the "Provision of care for MA," focusing on health and social work services. The tender process will remain open until 2nd October 2017 and aims to appoint an accredited organisation to provide a comprehensive care package for an individual with complex support needs. The contract is set to commence on 20th November 2017 for an initial three-year period, concluding on 19th November 2020, with the possibility of two additional twelve-month extensions. The overall budget for this service is £540,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those that specialise in supported living arrangements and personalised care services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, given the suitability outlined in the procurement process. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in providing tailored support services will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, which aims to ensure high-quality care for the individual involved.

## Notice

St Helens Council is seeking to appoint an accredited organisation for the Provision of care to MA. MA requires a package of care which ensures that he has a personal assistant with him 112 hours a week (plus an initial sleep in). The provider will need to identify a property and provide the supported living accommodation MA has complex support needs. The contract will run for an initial 36 month period from 20th November 2017 to 19th November 2020, subject to an annual review, with an option of two 12 month extension periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e09fae2a-1c70-44a2-ba7b-7cd8be54d254 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Nov 2017 - 19 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £540,000 |
| 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 | ST.HELENS COUNCIL |
| Locality | ST HELENS |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA10 1DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | St. Helens |
| Electoral ward | St Helens Town Centre |
| Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2017 at 15:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e09fae2a-1c70-44a2-ba7b-7cd8be54d254

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e09fae2a-1c70-44a2-ba7b-7cd8be54d254
  22nd August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a7bc0bb5-5486-e711-80e4-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sthelens.gov.uk

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