--- title: "Northamptonshire County Council - Social Care Provision in Prisons in Northamptonshire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2ba0078c-ca10-4023-8085-aed376f9210a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2ba0078c-ca10-4023-8085-aed376f9210a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ba0078c-ca10-4023-8085-aed376f9210a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ba0078c-ca10-4023-8085-aed376f9210a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2019-01-22" --- # Northamptonshire County Council - Social Care Provision in Prisons in Northamptonshire Buyer: NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ba0078c-ca10-4023-8085-aed376f9210a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2ba0078c-ca10-4023-8085-aed376f9210a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ba0078c-ca10-4023-8085-aed376f9210a.json) ## Summary The Northamptonshire County Council is currently engaged in a public procurement process titled "Social Care Provision in Prisons in Northamptonshire." This tender falls within the health and social work services category and is situated in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is active, having reached the award phase as of 22nd January 2019. Services will commence on 1st April 2019 and will extend for a duration of four years, concluding on 31st March 2023. The deadline for submissions was 10th December 2018, and the contract value is set at £3 million, with a minimum value of £915,200. The procurement method utilised for this contract was an open procedure. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the health and social care sector, particularly those that specialise in providing social care services in institutional settings. Companies that have experience in delivering care to adults, especially within confined environments such as prisons, would be well-placed to compete for this contract. The emphasis on dignity and respect in care provision also opens avenues for firms focusing on person-centred care, as well as those accustomed to meeting the complex needs of diverse populations within a healthcare framework. ## Notice Following the introduction of the Care Act 2014, prisoners have the same rights to adult social care services in prison, as the general population in the community, where they are assessed as eligible. Northamptonshire County Council (NCC) invites tenders / proposals for the provision of Social Care within prisons in Northamptonshire. The key aims of the service will be to support the individual to achieve the following outcomes: * "I know what I can do to keep myself healthy" * "I know how to help myself and who else can help me" * "I am supported to maintain my independence for as long as possible" * "I understand my health so I can make good decisions" * "I get the treatment and care which are best for me and my life" * "I am treated with dignity and respect" * "I am happy with the quality of my care and support" * "I want to die with dignity and respect" * "I am able to live well within the Prison regime" The services will be provided in all current and future prisons within Northamptonshire as well as any licensed accommodation. The Provider is required to deliver services from 1st April 2019 for a contract period of 4 years (up to 31st March 2023) with no option to extend. The deadline for completed ITTs to be received on the LGSS eTendering Portal is 12:00 noon on 10th December 2018. Please visit the LGSS Procurement Portal (https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index) to formally register your interest in this opportunity, access the tender documentation, send any clarification questions you may have and submit your organisation's response to this opportunity. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4309986-a6b5-42ea-93bc-1691b6f8a5c4 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Jan 2019 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £3,000,000 | | 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 | NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | NORTHAMPTON | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN1 1ED | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | | Local authority | West Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Northampton North | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ADVANCE HEALTHCARE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 22 Jan 2019 at 07:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4309986-a6b5-42ea-93bc-1691b6f8a5c4 - 9 Nov 2018 at 08:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2958948-33ff-470c-b4c7-94eb0d3260c9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4309986-a6b5-42ea-93bc-1691b6f8a5c4 22nd January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2958948-33ff-470c-b4c7-94eb0d3260c9 9th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index ProContract Link ## Notice URLs - https://www.lgss.co.uk/about/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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