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title: "CP1329-16(2) Supporting Independence"
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# CP1329-16(2) Supporting Independence

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41cdcf8f-d5a2-40b6-9815-4ada96c7017a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Supporting Independence" contract (CP1329-16(2)) is managed by Devon County Council, located in Exeter, England. This open procedure aims to provide health and social work services across two lots: Group Based Care and Support, and Individualised Care and Support, which will operate throughout Devon. The tender is currently in the award stage, having been completed recently, and is valued at approximately £16,657,688. Key dates include the contract's start date on 1st October 2018, with a contract duration of three years, concluding on 30th September 2021. The tender deadline was on 2nd May 2018, and a tenderer event was held on 28th March 2018 to inform potential bidders about the process.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can offer group-based and individualised care solutions in the specified geographical zones throughout Devon are encouraged to participate. With a focus on re-submission for previous bidders and new entrants, this initiative welcomes diverse suppliers ready to enhance service delivery in the region.

## Notice

Devon County Council is the Contracting Authority for CP1329-16(2) Supporting Independence The Authority intends to exercise its discretion to enter into Extension Period 1 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 Lots 1 and/or 2 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(2) 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. Each Lot will have a duration of 12 months Lot 1 - Group Based Care and Support. Lot 2 - Individualised Care and Support. Zones 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 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 28th March 2018 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b0f8905-ae17-4a52-905c-1ee753a60aef |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 4 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| 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 | 29 |
| Supplier names | ABLE 2 ACHIEVE; APPLEDORE CARE SERVICES; BLACK SWAN CARE; BSL ENABLING SERVICE; CITY OF EXETER YMCA HOUSING ASSOCIATION; CLYST CARING FRIENDS; COLES SUPPORTED LIVING; COMPLETEQUALITY CARE; CONNECTIONS GROUP; CULMSIDE SUPPORT; DANU BLUE NATURAL HEALING; DAWLISH GARDENS TRUST; ECLIPSE CARE (SOUTHWEST)LTD; FRIENDLY FACES (UK; HF TRUST; HONITON 55+ CENTRE; INTAGR8 WELL BEING CENTRE; KEYCHANGE CHARITY; LINDEN AND WILLOW DAY CENTRES; NEW KEY; PURPLE BALM NURSING AND CARE AGENCY; SALUTEM LD BIDCO IV LIMITED, TRADING AS AMBITO CARE AND EDUCATIO; SAY(SAME AS YOU) SUPPORT SERVICES; SERENDIPITY FAC; STONEWATER; SUMMERHAYES CARE HOME; SYNERGY SUPPORT; THE BLACKDOWN HEALTHY LIVING & ACTIVITY CENTRE; UNITED RESPONSE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2018 at 09:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b0f8905-ae17-4a52-905c-1ee753a60aef
- 19 Mar 2018 at 10:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d7231a6-4316-4b68-ad3b-da0ed9b14c12

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b0f8905-ae17-4a52-905c-1ee753a60aef
  4th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d7231a6-4316-4b68-ad3b-da0ed9b14c12
  19th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=226b7aed-93fe-e611-80dd-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.devon.gov.uk

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