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title: "Personal Support Assistant Co-ordination Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-53c8dd03-c81d-4d89-83b9-fbb21a74ad56"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES"
published: "2018-09-03"
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# Personal Support Assistant Co-ordination Service

Buyer: NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53c8dd03-c81d-4d89-83b9-fbb21a74ad56

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## Summary

The NHS South West - Acutes is inviting tenders for the "Personal Support Assistant Co-ordination Service" aimed at facilitating care for individuals in Torbay and South Devon. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category, with the tender period closing on 24 September 2018. The contract is set to commence on 25 September 2018 and will run until 26 September 2018. The procurement method is classified as 'Other,' and the contract value ranges from a minimum of £1 to a maximum of £2.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in the provision of personal support services. Businesses with experience in recruitment, governance checks, and care service coordination will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Companies able to demonstrate local service delivery and a commitment to developing the skills of personal assistants will enhance their prospects in this tendering process.

## Notice

The Bidder will be required to have experience to provide a "Co-ordination and liaison" services for Personal Support Assistant to people who require care and are living within Torbay and South Devon. The co-ordination service will include (but not limited to): * Recruit, select and register a rolling supply of local, available PSA's * Maintaining a database of registered PSA's * Full appropriate governance checks on PSA's - self-employment assistance * Work with the Trust and PSA's to develop skills and specialisms * Receiving referrals from the Trust * Obtaining a detailed profile of needs * Introduction of Personal Assistant to Service Users * Matching suitable Personal Assistants to Service Users

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd247678-2d33-4ef6-9c03-78960741d5c0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Sep 2018 - 26 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2 |
| 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 | NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES |
| Locality | TORQUAY |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ2 7AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK42 Torbay |
| Local authority | Torbay |
| Electoral ward | Shiphay |
| Westminster constituency | Torbay |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2018 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd247678-2d33-4ef6-9c03-78960741d5c0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd247678-2d33-4ef6-9c03-78960741d5c0
  3rd September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=25380&B=NHSSW
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/45644
  User / Company

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