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title: "CP1329-16(3) Supporting Independence"
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# CP1329-16(3) Supporting Independence

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a8e036e-7283-40b9-b801-5685bac0f5c7

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## Summary

Devon County Council is seeking suppliers for the contract titled "CP1329-16(3) Supporting Independence". This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is taking place in the South West of England. Currently, the tender is in the award stage following an open procedure and the contract period is set to start on 1st October 2019, concluding on 30th September 2021. A vital aspect of this contract involves two separate Open Framework Agreements, potentially extending to new suppliers and allowing existing framework participants to amend their pricing. The tender submission deadline is 29th April 2019, and an informative Tenderer event will occur in Exeter on 1st April 2019.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) to enhance their market presence in the social care services sector. Businesses specialising in personalised support services, care for the elderly, and group care provision would be particularly suited to this tender. Suppliers can submit proposals for various geographical zones defined within two primary lots, strengthening their engagement with Devon County Council and the community it serves. This is an excellent opportunity for companies seeking to broaden their service offerings while contributing to the well-being of individuals with assessed care needs.

## Notice

Devon County Council is the Contracting Authority for CP1329-16(3) Supporting Independence as detailed in the Specifications contained in Schedules associated to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) Document for this tender opportunity. CP1329-16(3) Supporting Independence is a contract consisting of two Open Framework Agreements, each with subsequent entry points should the Authority take the permitted extension periods. The Authority intends to exercise its discretion to enter into Extension Period 2 of the above-mentioned contract and therefore will open an Entry Point to allow for: * New entrants onto the Supporting Independence Framework; * Tenderers who have previously submitted a Tender unsuccessfully, further opportunity to tender again; * Providers who are already on the Supporting Independence Framework will have an opportunity to re-submit prices should they wish (including providing prices for additional zones, increasing or decreasing existing prices) that have previously been submitted by submitting section E3 - Pricing Schedule for Lot 1, Lot 2 or Lots 1 and 2 by completing the Price or Zone Amendment Pro-forma. Each entry point will be a single stage procurement. This is procured under Part 2, Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) - Social and Other Specific Services (also known as 'the light touch regime') This procurement does not follow, in particular, any of the defined procedures of the PCR 2015 (even if there are similarities) but does seek to adhere to the best practice procurement principles of Openness, Transparency, Fairness and Equity. CP1329-16(3) Supporting Independence contract consists of two lots. Each lot will operate over the administrative boundary area of Devon County Council and each lot will be split into 8 further sub-lots or zones, herby known as Zones. This contract will provide support services to Service Users (either as part of a group or individually) that have an eligible and assessed care need(s) that sits outside of the criteria for regulated care as defined by the Care Quality Commission. Each lot will have an individual Open Framework agreement and will have subsequent Entry Points after the initial Contract Duration as detailed at A1 of the ITT. At each Entry Point the Procurement Process will be conducted by the Authority in accordance with the instructions as defined in the ITT. Each Lot will have a duration of 12 months, there are one possible extension period of 12 months remaining and an Entry point will proceed each possible extension period. See section 5 Additional details for further information. Additional information: The Authority has conducted a robust and thorough Impact Assessment which can be found at https://new.devon.gov.uk/impact/personalised-support-and-group-based-services-unregulated/ Lot 1 - Group Based Care and Support. This Lot will have 8 geographical Zones (the Zone represent geographical areas, Zone 1 - Bideford/Northam, Great Torrington and Holsworthy Zone 2 - Ilfracombe, Lynton/Lynmouth, Barnstaple, South Molton Zone 3 - Tiverton, Crediton, Cullompton Zone 4 - Exeter Zone 5 - Honiton, Sidmouth, Exmouth, Seaton Zone 6 - Newton Abbot, Totnes, Dartmouth Zone 7 - Tavistock, Ivybridge Zone 8 - Okehampton, Moretonhampstead, please see Schedule 1 of the ITT. Group based Care & Support will ensure that any person with eligible needs is able to choose from a selection of Providers that can ensure the Service User is able to meet their defined 'My Care and Support Plan' outcomes. For information on how Individual packages support will be Called Off please see - Schedule 2 of the ITT. Lot 2 - Individualised Care and Support. This lot will have 8 geographical Zones, Zone 1 - Bideford/Northam, Great Torrington and Holsworthy Zone 2 - Ilfracombe, Lynton/Lynmouth, Barnstaple, South Molton Zone 3 - Tiverton, Crediton, Cullompton Zone 4 - Exeter Zone 5 - Honiton, Sidmouth, Exmouth, Seaton Zone 6 - Newton Abbot, Totnes, Dartmouth Zone 7 - Tavistock, Ivybridge Zone 8 - Okehampton, Moretonhampstead, please see Schedule 4 of the ITT. Individualised Support will ensure that any person with eligible needs is able to receive one to one support to ensure the Service User is able to meet their defined care plan outcomes. For information on how Individual packages support will be Called Off please see - Schedule 5 of the ITT. Tenderers may submit a Tender Response for any Zone(s) within Lot 1, Lot 2 or Lots 1 and 2. Tenderer Event There will be a Tenderer event held in Exeter, Devon County Council, County Hall on 1st April 2019 10am -12pm in relation to this Tender. The event will be focussing on the Tender Process and will explain the ITT and the other documents as well as useful information to enable Tenderers to be 'tender ready'. There will be an overview of the service requirement from commissioners of the service and there will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the event. Whilst every endeavour will be made to answer questions at this event, it may be necessary to respond at a later date. The presentations and questions and answers given will be made available via ProContract. Spaces for this event are limited and restricted to a maximum of two persons per organisation. To ensure that this event is of the most benefit, tendering organisations are encouraged to ensure that persons attending are the most appropriate i.e. persons who will be constructing and making decisions about any tender submitted. In order to book a place, please e-mail procurementpeople-mailbox@devon.gov.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5473fd44-c5ee-462f-9e14-fab70ee2977c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,657,688 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,657,688 |
| 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 | DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 4QD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 28 |
| Supplier names | ACCOMPLISH GROUP; AGE UK EXETER; AGE UK MID DEVON; AGEING WELL; APPLE TREE FARM; ATLANTIC WAY CARE; ATLAS RESPITE & THERAPY; BECKCARE; CARMEL CARE & SUPPORT; DEVON ENABLING SERVICES; ECLIPSE CARE (SOUTHWEST)LTD; HEADWAY DEVON; HOLSWORTHY HEALTH CARE; INDEPENDENT LIVING; LIFEWAYS COMMUNITY CARE; LINK SUPPORT EXETER; MADEWELL; MI CASA CARE; NURSE PLUS & CARER PLUS; OAKFORD SERVICES; PASSMORE CARE SERVICES; PIONEERING INDEPENDENCE; POTENS; SOUTHCOTT SUPPORT SERVICES; STEP ONE CHARITY; SUPPORTED INDEPENDENT LIVING; UNICARE DEVON; YOU FIRST SUPPORT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2019 at 08:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5473fd44-c5ee-462f-9e14-fab70ee2977c
- 7 Oct 2019 at 07:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/765a9c16-b33a-4242-b638-460bde498983
- 7 Oct 2019 at 07:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0346c618-bf25-4edf-97f5-4be9c3f0bdd4
- 26 Mar 2019 at 09:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee287f3a-817c-4b1d-9b5d-f11e954a4a2d
- 25 Mar 2019 at 13:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82d91dae-e593-4370-be06-5ad4e4cf0eb1
- 25 Mar 2019 at 13:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc847fa1-7c24-454e-9b72-6995955d887b
- 22 Mar 2019 at 10:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f450cbf-0bb4-4598-8a77-1ab3ad3bc666

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5473fd44-c5ee-462f-9e14-fab70ee2977c
  8th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/765a9c16-b33a-4242-b638-460bde498983
  7th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0346c618-bf25-4edf-97f5-4be9c3f0bdd4
  7th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee287f3a-817c-4b1d-9b5d-f11e954a4a2d
  26th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82d91dae-e593-4370-be06-5ad4e4cf0eb1
  25th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc847fa1-7c24-454e-9b72-6995955d887b
  25th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f450cbf-0bb4-4598-8a77-1ab3ad3bc666
  22nd March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=736a3951-b539-e911-80f2-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://new.devon.gov.uk/impact/personalised-support-and-group-based-services-unregulated/
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

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