--- title: "Light Touch Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Homecare Services to Rutland County Council" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-26c1c186-f191-4175-961c-e339974fe2c3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-26c1c186-f191-4175-961c-e339974fe2c3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-26c1c186-f191-4175-961c-e339974fe2c3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-26c1c186-f191-4175-961c-e339974fe2c3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WELLAND PROCUREMENT UNIT" published: "2022-11-10" --- # Light Touch Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Homecare Services to Rutland County Council Buyer: WELLAND PROCUREMENT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26c1c186-f191-4175-961c-e339974fe2c3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-26c1c186-f191-4175-961c-e339974fe2c3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-26c1c186-f191-4175-961c-e339974fe2c3.json) ## Summary The Welland Procurement Unit is inviting bidders for a Light Touch Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Homecare Services to Rutland County Council. The DPS aims to support individuals in their homes, promoting independence, safety, and community engagement. The procurement process includes rounds with specific deadlines, with an initial contract term from 2023 to 2026. The procurement method is "Other - Set up a Dynamic Purchasing System," and the main category is health and social work services. This tender presents opportunities for businesses, especially those offering homecare services and personalised care models. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, as the procurement highlights a focus on person-centred care and service user empowerment. Businesses interested in participating should register on the East Mids tendering portal. Key dates include the deadline for supplier questions on 15th November 2022 and the submission deadline for Round 2 on 22nd November 2022, with future rounds occurring every three months. ## Notice The Council wishes to invite bidders to register as a supplier on a light touch Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the supply of services in respect of Homecare for Rutland County Council clients located in the district of Rutland. The overall aims of the Service are: to enable people who need care to be as independent, active and safe as possible; to prevent, delay or reduce people's care needs, so far as possible; and to work in an integrated, person-centred way. The scope of services to be provided in the DPS are as follows: - The Service will provide personal support and care within individuals' homes using an outcome-based personalised care model for those service users assessed as needing packages of care for short-, medium- or long-term duration, including as part of a care package of respite for a service user's carers. - The Service will also provide support for individuals to undertake appropriate activities and access social and community networks to maintain or regain their contact with the wider community where this is identified within their care and support plan. - The Service shall be responsive, flexible, reliable and maintain a person's dignity and respect at all times. The Services shall be accessible and delivered with understanding and without discrimination. - The support must be delivered in a person-centred way which is strength based and enabling. It must deliver all care in a way that encourages and supports Service Users to retain and regain independence whilst managing risk factors. - The Service must be provided in a way that supports the Service User's social, spiritual and emotional, as well as healthcare, needs This DPS Agreement is for an initial term of four years (until 31 December 2026) with an option to extend on an annual basis, depending on the Council's needs. There will be no guaranteed work under the DPS. This notice is to advertise and invite applications for Round 2 onwards. A notice was published to advertise and invite applications for Round 1 (2022/S 000-028284) Key project dates are: - Deadline for supplier questions (for Round 2) - 12 noon on 15th November 2022. For future rounds, the deadline for questions will be one week before the submission of applications. - Deadline for Submission of Selection - Questionnaire/Applications (the "deadline") (Round 2 only) - 12 noon on 22nd November 2022 - Questionnaire/Applications (the "deadline") (Round 3 only) - 12 noon on 5th December 2022 - Future Rounds (from Round 4 onwards) will take place every 3 months; information will be provided via a message on ProContract (East Mids tenders) The contract dates of the DPS are 01/01/2023 to 31/12/2026. To obtain more information and to express an interest in this project, suppliers must register on the East Mids tendering portal: https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ A notice for Round 1 was issued ref. EMPWELL001-DN636455-16840088 Additional information: To obtain further information, suppliers must register with ProContract and express an interest in this project. https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?resetFilter=True&applyFilter=True&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21&v=1 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80a34d68-888e-434e-8d6f-7dc455b344cf | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Set up a Dynamic Purchasing System | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Nov 2022 | | Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,920,000 | | 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 | WELLAND PROCUREMENT UNIT | | Locality | OAKHAM | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE15 6HP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Rutland | | Electoral ward | Oakham South | | Westminster constituency | Rutland and Stamford | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 10 Nov 2022 at 15:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80a34d68-888e-434e-8d6f-7dc455b344cf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80a34d68-888e-434e-8d6f-7dc455b344cf 10th November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?resetFilter=True&applyFilter=True&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21&v=1 - https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ - https://www.rutland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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