--- title: "Provision of an Enhanced Assessment Nursing Beds Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-43ab4806-f4f7-4492-b3e8-46dd8bd1ef38" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-43ab4806-f4f7-4492-b3e8-46dd8bd1ef38" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-43ab4806-f4f7-4492-b3e8-46dd8bd1ef38.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-43ab4806-f4f7-4492-b3e8-46dd8bd1ef38.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-11-12" --- # Provision of an Enhanced Assessment Nursing Beds Service Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43ab4806-f4f7-4492-b3e8-46dd8bd1ef38 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-43ab4806-f4f7-4492-b3e8-46dd8bd1ef38) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-43ab4806-f4f7-4492-b3e8-46dd8bd1ef38.json) ## Summary Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting bids for the "Provision of an Enhanced Assessment Nursing Beds Service" within the borough of Sandwell, classified under health and social work services (CPV: 85000000). The main goal is to offer support for dementia patients, preventing hospital admissions and facilitating hospital discharges. The contract duration runs from 1 April 2025 to 30 September 2026, with bids required by 13:00 on 6 December 2024. The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase, and queries must be submitted by 29 November 2024. This open procedure aims to ensure prompt and coordinated response operation seven days a week. This tender offers substantial opportunities for qualified contractors experienced in healthcare services, particularly those specialising in nursing care for dementia patients. By participating, businesses can enhance their market presence and contribute to the social and economic uplift of the Sandwell community, aligning with the social value objectives under the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012. The stipulated bed rates ensure financial predictability, and the focus on quality evaluation criteria highlights the importance of service excellence. Suitable for mid-sized to larger healthcare providers, this contract can help them expand their operational footprint and establish a strong partnership with a local authority committed to high-quality community care. ## Notice ASC145 - Enhanced Assessment Nursing Beds Service The Metropolitan Borough of Sandwell wishes to appoint one (1) Contractor to provide an Enhanced Assessment Dementia Nursing Beds Service within a care home which is registered with the Care Quality Commission and is located within the borough of Sandwell. The Enhanced Assessment Beds Service has as its primary function the prevention of admission to hospital or facilitation of discharge from hospital through a rapid, co-ordinated response and by operating 7 days a week. The service specification outlines the main aims of the provisions, the service to be provided and the connections to other services in the community. Under this procurement, the Contractor will be required to actively participate and support the achievement of social benefits to the Sandwell community providing value for money on a whole life basis in terms of generating benefits to society and the economy whilst minimising the impact to the environment of Sandwell (Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012). Tenderers should note that the Council has a set bed rate for the Service, which can be found in the Invitation To Tender (ITT) documentation. The duration of the contract will be from 1 April 2025 to 30 September 2026, with no option to extend. Suitably qualified and experienced Contractors are invited to respond to the Invitation to Tender documents and submit proposals for the delivery of the service. These must be submitted no later than 13:00 on 6 December 2024 via the Sandwell In Tend e-procurement system. The deadline for the submission of any clarification questions is 13:00 on 29 November 2024 via In Tend. The Council intends to use an evaluation model based solely on quality for this Service. The criteria, on which the tender will be evaluated, inclusive of weightings attached to each question, are included in the ITT documentation. 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 the ITT and other related documents. In Order To View and Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: 6 December 2024 at 13:00hrs Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2a48753-ba6b-453e-9ef0-66ad41f99885 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £801,017 | | 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 - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85100000 - Health services - 85144000 - Residential health facilities services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85310000 - Social work services - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation - 85320000 - Social services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 12 Nov 2024 at 14:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2a48753-ba6b-453e-9ef0-66ad41f99885 - 12 Nov 2024 at 13:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2a48753-ba6b-453e-9ef0-66ad41f99885 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2a48753-ba6b-453e-9ef0-66ad41f99885 12th November 2024 - 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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