--- title: "Provision of an Enhanced Assessment Beds Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-86aa29d4-9678-48a6-af67-110e985c804f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-86aa29d4-9678-48a6-af67-110e985c804f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-86aa29d4-9678-48a6-af67-110e985c804f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-86aa29d4-9678-48a6-af67-110e985c804f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-06-02" --- # Provision of an Enhanced Assessment Beds Service Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86aa29d4-9678-48a6-af67-110e985c804f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-86aa29d4-9678-48a6-af67-110e985c804f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-86aa29d4-9678-48a6-af67-110e985c804f.json) ## Summary The Metropolitan Borough of Sandwell is seeking to procure an Enhanced Assessment Beds Service to be delivered across various care homes within its jurisdiction, registered with the Care Quality Commission. The tender, identified as ASC096 and titled "Provision of an Enhanced Assessment Beds Service," is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 30 June 2021 at 12:00 noon. The contract is expected to commence on 1 October 2021 and run for one year, with a potential extension available, concluding on 30 September 2023. This procurement falls under the Health and social work services industry category, with a total estimated value of approximately £4.8 million. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in health and social care services, particularly those providing enhanced assessment and nursing beds. Companies with experience in managing residential care, particularly in dementia care or similar environments, will find this tender well-suited for their capabilities. Engaging as one of the multiple contractors needed for this project could enhance market presence and facilitate connections with local health services. Interested businesses are encouraged to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal for further details and to express their interest. ## Notice ASC096 - Provision of an Enhanced Assessment Beds Service The Metropolitan Borough of Sandwell wishes to appoint multiple Contractor(s) to provide an Enhanced Assessment Nursing Beds Service within care homes that are registered with the Care Quality Commission and are located within the borough of Sandwell. For the provision of these services, the Lots available to tender will be as follows: Service 1 o Lot 1 - Enhanced Assessment Nursing and Nursing Dementia Beds Service (35 beds) o Lot 2 - Enhanced Assessment Nursing and Nursing Dementia Beds Service: non-weight bearing only (2 beds) Service 2 o Lot 3 - Enhanced Assessment Residential and Residential Dementia Beds Service (12 beds) Service 3 o Lot 4 - Enhanced Assessment Step Up Nursing and Step Up Dementia Nursing Beds Service (5 beds) Service 4 o Lot 5 - Complex Nursing Dementia Beds Service (4 block + 2 spot beds) The Enhanced Assessment Beds Service has as its primary function the prevention of admission to hospital or facilitation of discharge from hospital through a rapid, co-ordinated response and by operating 7 days a week. The service specifications outline the main aims of the provisions, the services to be provided within the contract and the connections to other services in the community. Contractors must take into consideration the underlying principles of the Care Act 2014 in their delivery of the service. Tenderers should note that the Council has a set bed rate for each Service, which can be found in within the Invitation To Tender (ITT) documentation. The duration of the contracts will be one (1) year from 1 October 2021 to 30th September 2022, with an option to extend for an additional one (1) year (with agreement), taking the contract end date to 30th September 2023. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to PQQ's / ITT's or other related documents. In Order To View and Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Wednesday 30th June 2021 at 12:00noon. 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/5567f1d2-62ea-4b66-8a5d-f5d270135251 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2021 - 30 Sep 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,824,044 | | 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 | 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) | ## 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 - 85320000 - Social services - 85323000 - Community health services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 2 Jun 2021 at 11:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5567f1d2-62ea-4b66-8a5d-f5d270135251 - 2 Jun 2021 at 11:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5567f1d2-62ea-4b66-8a5d-f5d270135251 - 2 Jun 2021 at 11:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5567f1d2-62ea-4b66-8a5d-f5d270135251 - 2 Jun 2021 at 11:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5567f1d2-62ea-4b66-8a5d-f5d270135251 - 2 Jun 2021 at 11:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5567f1d2-62ea-4b66-8a5d-f5d270135251 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5567f1d2-62ea-4b66-8a5d-f5d270135251 2nd June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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