--- title: "ASC22036 - Independence Focused Domiciliary Care Service for Worcestershire (Supplementary Framework)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6dac7398-9f99-49ea-bcac-acc72a2ce853" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6dac7398-9f99-49ea-bcac-acc72a2ce853" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6dac7398-9f99-49ea-bcac-acc72a2ce853.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6dac7398-9f99-49ea-bcac-acc72a2ce853.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2023-04-06" --- # ASC22036 - Independence Focused Domiciliary Care Service for Worcestershire (Supplementary Framework) Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6dac7398-9f99-49ea-bcac-acc72a2ce853 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6dac7398-9f99-49ea-bcac-acc72a2ce853) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6dac7398-9f99-49ea-bcac-acc72a2ce853.json) ## Summary The Worcestershire County Council is seeking tenders for the provision of domiciliary care services in Worcestershire. The tender, titled "ASC22036 - Independence Focused Domiciliary Care Service for Worcestershire (Supplementary Framework)," aims to provide care and support to individuals aged 18 and over in various areas. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with a deadline for submissions on April 10, 2023. The contract period is expected to start in May 2023 and will run for four years with a possible extension of up to one additional year. This tender opportunity offers a chance for domiciliary care providers, particularly those registered as Domiciliary Care Providers for 'Personal Care' with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), to participate in delivering care services in Worcestershire. The procurement method being used is an open procedure (above threshold) under a Light Touch Regime, allowing for a streamlined application and evaluation process. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to apply. Successful bidders will have the opportunity to provide care in specific zones within Worcestershire, with the potential for significant business growth over the contract term. ## Notice Worcestershire County Council is inviting tenders for the provision of domiciliary care to provide care and support in accordance with the essential standards of quality and safety as set out in the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 No.2936 and the Care Quality Commission (Registration) Regulations 2009 (Part 4). The Services shall be provided to Individuals aged 18 or over who require care and support to continue living in their own home including: - Adults with physical disabilities and/or mental health problems - Adults with dementia - Adults with learning disabilities - Eligible Individuals in receipt of Flexible Breaks at the time of the start of the Services This framework complements the Independence Focused Domiciliary Care Service already awarded for other Zones in Worcestershire. Previous applicants may apply. Providers must be registered as a Domiciliary Care Provider for 'Personal Care' with CQC (Care Quality Commission) and be assessed as providing Domiciliary Care which is "Good" or above. The purpose of this Tender is to identify Prime and Secondary Providers in the four remaining Zones which the Council has identified. The Council's intention is that the Prime Provider within each Zone shall be allocated approximately 60% (+/- 5%) of new packages of care within each Zone and that Secondary Providers shall be allocated approximately 20% each (+/- 5%) of new packages of care on the same basis. The appointed Providers will deliver all new domiciliary care (including Reablement) within: ZONE 1 - Great Malvern, Upton, and surrounding areas: Lot 1a - Zone 1 - Role - 1x Primary. Lot 1b - Zone 1 - Role - 1x Secondary. Lot 1c - Zone 1 - Role - 1x Secondary. ZONE 2 - Tenbury, Stourport, Bewdley and surrounding areas: Lot 2b - Zone 2 - Role - 1x Secondary. ZONE 3 - Pershore, Evesham, Broadway, and surrounding areas: Lot 3a - Zone 3 - Role - 1x Primary. Lot 3b - Zone 3 - Role - 1x Secondary. ZONE 4 - Southeast Worcester, Kempsey, and surrounding areas: Lot 4a - Zone 4 - Role - 1x Primary. Lot 4b - Zone 4 - Role - 1x Secondary. [See Information on Zone areas attached Appendix 1] Bidders may apply for Prime or Secondary provider status in each Zone and may apply for multiple Zones. The Tender will be run as a Light Touch Regime, a modified restricted procedure based on Regulations 28, 65 and 74-76 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and will comprise of one application stage; selection and evaluation being run concurrently. Only Bidders meeting selection requirements will be considered for evaluation and award to the framework. The framework contract for the service will be for a period of four years with the option to extend up to a further 1+1 years. It is anticipated that contracts will start June 2023. This tender supersedes any previous instructions given concerning the ... 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/c6cdb983-ade8-4942-9eb6-0923c18c7eb1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Apr 2023 | | Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jun 2023 - 31 Mar 2027 | | 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 | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | WORCESTERSHIRE | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR5 2NP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | Nunnery | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85310000 - Social work services - 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 6 Apr 2023 at 09:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6cdb983-ade8-4942-9eb6-0923c18c7eb1 - 17 Mar 2023 at 14:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6cdb983-ade8-4942-9eb6-0923c18c7eb1 - 17 Mar 2023 at 13:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6cdb983-ade8-4942-9eb6-0923c18c7eb1 - 10 Mar 2023 at 15:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6cdb983-ade8-4942-9eb6-0923c18c7eb1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6cdb983-ade8-4942-9eb6-0923c18c7eb1 6th April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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