--- title: "Provision of a Block End of Life Domiciliary Care Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-240a4ded-138b-4963-9022-5fe0466fa833" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-240a4ded-138b-4963-9022-5fe0466fa833" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-240a4ded-138b-4963-9022-5fe0466fa833.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-240a4ded-138b-4963-9022-5fe0466fa833.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ST.HELENS COUNCIL" published: "2018-08-24" --- # Provision of a Block End of Life Domiciliary Care Service Buyer: ST.HELENS COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-240a4ded-138b-4963-9022-5fe0466fa833 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-240a4ded-138b-4963-9022-5fe0466fa833) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-240a4ded-138b-4963-9022-5fe0466fa833.json) ## Summary St Helens Council is inviting tenders for the "Provision of a Block End of Life Domiciliary Care Service", focusing on health and social work services across St Helens, located in the North West of the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions closing on 5th October 2018. The intended contract duration is from 14th January 2019 to 31st May 2021, potentially extendable for up to two additional years. The project carries an estimated value of £1,392,377 and follows an open procurement method, allowing for broad participation. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in domiciliary care and health services, particularly those that can deliver 24/7 support and manage rapid response care. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete, as the service aims to provide support for individuals with life-limiting conditions and their carers in St Helens. Engaging in this contract could pave the way for sustainable growth within the local healthcare market. ## Notice St Helens Council is seeking to award a contract for the delivery of a Block End of Life Domiciliary Care Service within St Helens. There are 2 distinct elements to the service - Domiciliary Care between the hours of 7am and 11pm 365 days per year. Carer Breaks to be available 24x7, 365 days per year. This service will cover the whole of St Helens and be available to - * people over the age of 18 and resident in St Helens who have a St Helens GP and with a life limiting condition with a 12 week end of life diagnosis (confirmed by a medical professional) * carers supporting their family member at home and the family member meets the above criteria The provider of this service will receive all referrals and is required to commence delivery of care or a break within 24 hours of receipt of a referral. Contract will run for an initial period from 14th January 2019 to 31st May 2021, 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/c1da2643-27c9-4869-a62d-89d2908b2747 | | 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 | 24 Aug 2018 | | Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Jan 2019 - 31 May 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,392,377 | | 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 - 24 Aug 2018 at 14:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1da2643-27c9-4869-a62d-89d2908b2747 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1da2643-27c9-4869-a62d-89d2908b2747 24th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=650bf8c3-83a7-e811-80ed-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.sthelens.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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