--- title: "Provision of an Assessment Provider to Assess, Re-assess or Review Multi-Handed Care Cases in Sandwell" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-35f2db79-2383-4a32-813b-0501dbdcc9ee" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-35f2db79-2383-4a32-813b-0501dbdcc9ee" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-35f2db79-2383-4a32-813b-0501dbdcc9ee.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-35f2db79-2383-4a32-813b-0501dbdcc9ee.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-04-08" --- # Provision of an Assessment Provider to Assess, Re-assess or Review Multi-Handed Care Cases in Sandwell Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35f2db79-2383-4a32-813b-0501dbdcc9ee [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-35f2db79-2383-4a32-813b-0501dbdcc9ee) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-35f2db79-2383-4a32-813b-0501dbdcc9ee.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking proposals for the provision of an Assessment Provider to assess multi-handed care cases in Sandwell. This tender, titled "Provision of an Assessment Provider to Assess, Re-assess or Review Multi-Handed Care Cases in Sandwell," is part of the health and social work services industry. The procurement is currently in the active tender stage, with submissions due by 6th May 2022. The contract will commence on 1st August 2022 and is expected to run until 31st March 2023. The total value of the contract is set at £160,000 and will utilise an open procedure for the procurement process. This opportunity presents a significant growth potential for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those experienced in assessment and support for individuals receiving care. Companies that have expertise in implementing assistive technologies or those that offer innovative solutions for care enhancement would be particularly well-suited to bid for this contract. Engaging in this procurement can help businesses expand their market presence in the West Midlands, while also contributing positively to community health outcomes. ## Notice With the introduction of the Care Act 2014, Local Authorities must have care and support systems to intervene early to support individuals, help people retain or regain skills or confidence, and prevents need or delay of deterioration wherever possible. Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to commission an organisation to work alongside its internal Occupational Therapy Service and Social Work Teams to re-assess all people who currently receive multi handed care calls. Currently Sandwell has 465 multi handed care packages that are to be reviewed to assess the suitability to reduce carer handling with the implementation of equipment and or assistive technology. We acknowledge that this may not be appropriate for all cases and will be based on individual needs. The work will comprise of full assessments or re-assessments of Service Users needs which will include direct contact with the Service Users, working in their homes. Where changes are made to the care provided, a review will also be included. The Provider will be required to work with other professionals and care providers to guide and demonstrate to staff, and informal carers, use of any reduced carer handling approaches, equipment, technology, and techniques. The Provider would be required to report back to the Council any required changes to the package of care so these actions can be implemented in a timely and effective manner. The Provider will be required to use the assessment documentation provided by the Council. Additional information: The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to related documents. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c73b39a-d586-4548-8d51-8c90428dfd6d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 6 May 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Aug 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £160,000 | | 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 9EN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 8 Apr 2022 at 15:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c73b39a-d586-4548-8d51-8c90428dfd6d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c73b39a-d586-4548-8d51-8c90428dfd6d 8th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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