--- title: "Provision of an Assessment Provider to Assess, Re-assess or Review Multi-Handed Care Cases in Sandwell - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-60385aba-42b4-4c4d-9c37-863ad8d7a971" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-60385aba-42b4-4c4d-9c37-863ad8d7a971" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-60385aba-42b4-4c4d-9c37-863ad8d7a971.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-60385aba-42b4-4c4d-9c37-863ad8d7a971.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-07-18" --- # Provision of an Assessment Provider to Assess, Re-assess or Review Multi-Handed Care Cases in Sandwell - AWARD Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-60385aba-42b4-4c4d-9c37-863ad8d7a971 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-60385aba-42b4-4c4d-9c37-863ad8d7a971) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-60385aba-42b4-4c4d-9c37-863ad8d7a971.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an organisation to provide assessment services for multi-handed care cases, as part of the Care Act 2014 implementation. This procurement, listed under the category of Health and social work services, is currently in the Award stage. The awarded contract, valued at £158,100, commenced on 1st August 2022 and will run until 31st March 2023. The relevant address for service delivery is in West Midlands, United Kingdom, with a focus on reviewing the suitability of 465 existing care packages in the region. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those experienced in conducting assessments and implementing assistive technologies. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in operational collaboration with local authorities and multi-disciplinary teams would be well-suited to compete. With a focus on enhancing care delivery through innovative solutions, there is potential for businesses to expand their service offerings in a growing market driven by legislative changes and the need for improved care management. ## 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47f46c0e-9ecb-4e92-960d-3305cf23eab4 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | 6 May 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Jul 2022 | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £160,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £158,100 | | 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 | 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) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | NRS HEALTHCARE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 18 Jul 2022 at 08:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47f46c0e-9ecb-4e92-960d-3305cf23eab4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47f46c0e-9ecb-4e92-960d-3305cf23eab4 18th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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