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title: "Flexible Purchasing Agreement (FPS) Homecare"
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# Flexible Purchasing Agreement (FPS) Homecare

Buyer: TRAFFORD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20077770-8bdb-4bbc-8087-b8261b638b3a

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## Summary

Trafford Council is currently engaged in an active procurement process for a Flexible Purchasing Agreement (FPS) focusing on Homecare services, which consists of three distinct lots: Homecare Services, Stabilise and Make Safe (SAMS), and Innovation. The tender process is open, with a submission deadline set for 24th May 2018. This initiative falls under the Health and Social Work Services industry category and will take place in the North West region of the United Kingdom. Contracts awarded will be valid from 22nd July 2018 to 21st July 2021.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the health and social care sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) that can provide innovative homecare solutions. The tender aims to enhance the quality of homecare services for vulnerable client groups, including older adults and individuals with disabilities or mental health conditions. Businesses that can demonstrate effective, quality-driven homecare services or innovative reablement approaches will find themselves well-positioned to compete for these contracts.

## Notice

Flexible Purchasing Agreement (FPS) Homecare Trafford Council are looking to put in place an FPS for Homecare comprising of 3 Lots. Lot 1 - Homecare Services Lot 2 - Stabilise and Make Safe (SAMS) Lot 3 - Innovation Lot 1 - Homecare Services To deliver a high quality Homecare Service to people who fall within one or more of the following client groups: Older People (adults over 65 +), Adults over the age of 18 with Physical Disabilities, Sensory Impairments, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health Conditions / Dementia and long term conditions in Trafford Lot 2 - Stabilise and Make Safe (SAMS) Individuals having been assessed as requiring reablement services either in hospital or within the community will be supported for up to 3 weeks by the SAMS provider. During this period continuous assessments will be carried out by the provider to determine an individual's ability to become more independent and self managing and the appropriate length of service. In some cases this may be up to 6 weeks. Lot 3 - Innovation Trafford are currently looking for homecare providers who want to play an active role in redesigning the support we offer at home. We are currently trialling different ways of working through targeted prototypes in key areas in Trafford. All details of the tender is available through the e-procurement portal "The Chest" whereby all tender documents can be downloaded free of charge. Additional information: Trafford council are looking to put in place an FPS for Homecare comprising of 3 Lots. Lot 1 - Homecare Services Lot 2 - Stabilise and Make Safe (SAMS) Lot 3 - Innovation Lot 1 - Homecare Services To deliver a high quality Homecare Service to people who fall within one or more of the following client groups: Older People (adults over 65 +), Adults over the age of 18 with Physical Disabilities, Sensory Impairments, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health Conditions / Dementia and long term conditions in Trafford Lot 2 - Stabilise and Make Safe (SAMS) Individuals having been assessed as requiring reablement services either in hospital or within the community will be supported for up to 3 weeks by the SAMS provider. During this period continuous assessments will be carried out by the provider to determine an individual's ability to become more independent and self managing and the appropriate length of service. In some cases this may be up to 6 weeks. Lot 3 - Innovation Trafford are currently looking for homecare providers who want to play an active role in redesigning the support we offer at home. We are currently trialling different ways of working through targeted prototypes in key areas in Trafford.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77fb4dd9-f33c-4898-907c-326d2da5b5ea |
| 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 | 11 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Jul 2018 - 21 Jul 2021 |
| 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 | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRAFFORD COUNCIL |
| Locality | STRETFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M32 0TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Gorse Hill & Cornbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Stretford and Urmston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 11 May 2018 at 12:57 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77fb4dd9-f33c-4898-907c-326d2da5b5ea
- 23 Apr 2018 at 13:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e8a5814-4183-46e9-9d78-9e31f12e46e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77fb4dd9-f33c-4898-907c-326d2da5b5ea
  11th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e8a5814-4183-46e9-9d78-9e31f12e46e5
  23rd April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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