--- title: "Emergency Care Response Service." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2fc15539-960f-4d17-86ef-31d80fe338dc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2fc15539-960f-4d17-86ef-31d80fe338dc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2fc15539-960f-4d17-86ef-31d80fe338dc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2fc15539-960f-4d17-86ef-31d80fe338dc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-10-26" --- # Emergency Care Response Service. Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2fc15539-960f-4d17-86ef-31d80fe338dc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2fc15539-960f-4d17-86ef-31d80fe338dc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2fc15539-960f-4d17-86ef-31d80fe338dc.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by Hampshire County Council, which is seeking tenders for the Emergency Care Response Service to address staffing shortages in adult social care settings during the COVID-19 pandemic. This open tender, classified under the CPV code for nursing personnel supply services, is currently in the tender stage and will close for submissions on Wednesday, 3rd November 2021, at 14:00. The resulting contract is expected to commence on 11th November 2021, lasting for an initial period of 12 weeks, with an option for a further extension of 12 weeks, and carries a value of £300,000. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare and staffing services, particularly those in the nursing and care sectors. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, especially firms with experience in providing live-in care staff or supporting care facilities under pressure. Engaging with this contract can facilitate growth and broaden market engagement within Hampshire and potentially beyond. ## Notice Hampshire County Council invites applications from suitably experienced organisations who wish to be considered for selection to tender for the Emergency Care Response Service. The Emergency Care Response (ECR) service is a short-term service to support adults social care settings (residential or nursing care homes, Supported Living or Extra care) experiencing short term staffing difficulties or failure across the Hampshire County Council (HCC) area, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ECR Service will allow the Council to access a pool of live-in care staff from 8am Thursday to 8am Tuesday each week to address any immediate needs related to staff shortages, allowing the provider additional time in which to overcome their difficulties or seek alternative means of support. The Contract will commence on 11th November 2021 and will be for a period of 12 weeks with the option to extend for a further 12 weeks. Interested parties should register their interest in the project via the In-Tend website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire, and complete and submit the tender return document together with any supporting information requested by 14.00 hrs on Wednesday 3rd November 2021. How to obtain the Tender Documents The Tender documents can be accessed when logged into In-Tend by selecting 'View Details' on the relevant tender advert and clicking the 'Express Interest' tab. Once in the tender there are five tabs - 'Tender', 'ITT - documents', 'Correspondence', 'Clarifications' and 'History'. Select the 2nd tab (ITT - documents) where you will find useful information under 'Tender Details' continue to scroll down to the heading 'Tender Documents Received' where you will be able to view / download the documents. Please download all the documents and read very carefully. Opting In and Opting Out Please note you are required to 'Opt In' before you can access the 'My tender Return' to start populating your response. PLEASE NOTE you are required to 'Opt In' to view & complete the Questionnaire for this project. The 'Opt Out' functionality will also be available throughout the duration of the tender process. Opting out will give you the option of declaring you no longer want to receive any further communication in relation to this tender along with the opportunity of providing comments and feedback for this decision. You can choose to 'Opt In' at any time during the tender process if you initially decided to 'Opt Out'. Your completed 'Tender Return Document(s)' should be submitted via 'In-tend' by 2pm on Wednesday 3rd November 2021. Further Guidance In addition, guidance on how to participate in a tender - download and upload documents / returns and if required, register your company (free of charge), can be found on the In-tend site under the 'Help' or 'Information for Suppliers' buttons. Receiving Notification Emails To ensure you receive email alerts and not... Additional information: Interested parties should register their interest in the project via the In-Tend website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire. Guidance on how to participate in a tender - download and upload documents / returns and if required, register your company (free of charge), can be found on the In-tend site under the 'Help' or 'Information for Suppliers' buttons. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ede95ab7-8e5f-4e9f-b210-7ca96d5a3898 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Nov 2021 - 10 Feb 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | 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 | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | HAMPSHIRE | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO23 8UQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire | | Local authority | Winchester | | Electoral ward | St Michael | | Westminster constituency | Winchester | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79624000 - Supply services of nursing personnel ## Release History - 26 Oct 2021 at 15:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ede95ab7-8e5f-4e9f-b210-7ca96d5a3898 - 26 Oct 2021 at 15:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ede95ab7-8e5f-4e9f-b210-7ca96d5a3898 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ede95ab7-8e5f-4e9f-b210-7ca96d5a3898 26th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Hampshire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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