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title: "ESPO Framework 664_21 Lot 9a Community Research and Engagement - Fair Cost of Care Exercise"
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# ESPO Framework 664_21 Lot 9a Community Research and Engagement - Fair Cost of Care Exercise

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f7de336-bffa-4100-b342-d615cff953eb

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## Summary

The SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL has awarded a contract for the ESPO Framework 664_21 Lot 9a Community Research and Engagement - Fair Cost of Care Exercise. The procurement falls under the Health and social work services category and is located in West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 1st December 2022, while the contract period is from 15th December 2022 to 1st May 2023.

This procurement offers business growth opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs interested in providing services related to refining modelled costs for care. Businesses in the health and social work services sector, particularly those with experience in residential care commissioning, are well-suited to compete. With a focus on community research and engagement, this tender requires a collaborative and customer-oriented approach that can benefit from innovative solutions and cost-effective care practices.

## Notice

Work with the care market to test and refine the modelled costs for residential and nursing care. Review current approaches to commissioning complex residential placements and the applicability of utilising base costs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6be385f-14ab-4d82-b47c-58ded4917e68 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2022 - 1 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,704 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,704 |
| 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 | OLDBURY |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B69 3DE |
| 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 | ARCC HR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2023 at 15:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6be385f-14ab-4d82-b47c-58ded4917e68

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6be385f-14ab-4d82-b47c-58ded4917e68
  11th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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