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title: "Provision of Social Care By the Community Sector"
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# Provision of Social Care By the Community Sector

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6196f410-a1e0-40d8-92b9-998093a9f10b

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## Summary

The London Borough of Bexley is seeking bids for the "Provision of Social Care By the Community Sector," aimed at delivering social care services to adult residents with non-complex care and support needs. This procurement falls within the social work and related services category, with a total contract value of £2,600,000. The open tender is currently active, with submissions required by 4th October 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 9th November 2021 and will run until 6th October 2023, focusing on information, advice and guidance, care assessments, and care coordination.

This tender presents significant opportunities for community and social care providers, particularly those from the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector. Businesses that offer comprehensive social care services, including care assessments and statutory care coordination, will be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this procurement can help these organisations expand their reach and enhance their service offerings within the London area.

## Notice

The Council is using the RESERVED Contracts Criteria only suppliers who meet this will be have their applications considered The provision of social care service to adult residents with non-complex care and support needs. The three elements within the required adult social care service are as follows: a)Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG); b)Care Act 2014 assessment; *Care Act Assessment *Financial Assessment *Support plans c)Responsibility for statutory care coordination including named worker and Care Act review. The Contractor must be able to provide all three elements of the service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68cb5862-df66-404d-9e9c-666d519e5917 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Nov 2021 - 6 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,600,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY |
| Locality | BEXLEYHEATH |
| Post town | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA6 7AT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich |
| Local authority | Bexley |
| Electoral ward | Bexleyheath |
| Westminster constituency | Bexleyheath and Crayford |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 26 Aug 2021 at 10:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68cb5862-df66-404d-9e9c-666d519e5917

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68cb5862-df66-404d-9e9c-666d519e5917
  26th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=620986771
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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