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title: "Domiciliary Care Night Sitting (Block purchase) service in South Devon"
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buyer: "NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES"
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# Domiciliary Care Night Sitting (Block purchase) service in South Devon

Buyer: NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a4f0748-108a-4f9e-adb0-665946051477

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## Summary

The NHS South West - Acutes is inviting tenders for the "Domiciliary Care Night Sitting (Block purchase) service" in South Devon. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on the delivery of care provisions. The tender period is set to conclude on 31st May 2017, with the contract start date anticipated for 1st July 2017, extending until 31st December 2017, with an option for a six-month extension. The service will require up to two care workers available seven days a week, primarily serving the South Devon and Torbay area.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in domiciliary care services, particularly those who can provide flexible staffing solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this contract is suited to them, allowing for business growth in the social care industry. Companies with the capacity to deliver reliable night care services would be particularly well-placed to compete for this contract, contributing to the local community's care needs while expanding their operational reach.

## Notice

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust ("the Authority") is issuing this invitation to tender ("ITT") in connection with the competitive procurement for the provision of a flexible domiciliary care night sitting service in South Devon (predominantly) and Torbay. The Authority is looking for up to 2x care workers for 7 days a week on a block contract for 6 months (with the option to extend for a further 6 months).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b89b9e5a-6f74-41b2-a2c2-f667524815de |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312200 - Homedelivery of provisions

## Release History

- 16 May 2017 at 11:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b89b9e5a-6f74-41b2-a2c2-f667524815de

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b89b9e5a-6f74-41b2-a2c2-f667524815de
  16th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=20137&B=NHSSW
  Link to T&SD e-tendering site

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