--- title: "HCC - 03/22 - The Provision of a Framework Agreement for Support at Home - Spot Providers" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8db26420-1b0b-4ab9-ad22-b20f44aa7229" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8db26420-1b0b-4ab9-ad22-b20f44aa7229" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8db26420-1b0b-4ab9-ad22-b20f44aa7229.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8db26420-1b0b-4ab9-ad22-b20f44aa7229.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - ADULT CARE SERVICES" published: "2022-04-13" --- # HCC - 03/22 - The Provision of a Framework Agreement for Support at Home - Spot Providers Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - ADULT CARE SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8db26420-1b0b-4ab9-ad22-b20f44aa7229 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8db26420-1b0b-4ab9-ad22-b20f44aa7229) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8db26420-1b0b-4ab9-ad22-b20f44aa7229.json) ## Summary Hertfordshire County Council - Adult Care Services is initiating a procurement process for a Framework Agreement titled "HCC - 03/22 - The Provision of a Framework Agreement for Support at Home - Spot Providers". This procurement is classified under the health and social work services industry and is located in Hertfordshire, East of England. The method employed for this procurement is an open procedure, inviting organisations to express their interest prior to the submission deadline of 12:00 Noon on 25th April 2022. The contract period is set to commence on 1st December 2022 and will extend until 31st January 2024, with an estimated total value of £267,000,000. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in home support services, particularly those with capacity to operate within the specified geographical lots including Broxbourne, Dacorum, and St Albans. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as they can leverage their agility and local knowledge in providing personalised care. Ideal contenders may include social care providers, health services firms, and other related service providers that can comply with the expectations detailed in the tender documents. Potential bidders are advised to seek independent legal guidance regarding the requirements of the contract, which is to be executed as a deed. ## Notice Hertfordshire County Council is currently out to procurement for the Provision of a Framework Agreement for Support at Home - Spot Providers This procurement is an Open (one stage process). Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to 'express interest' which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. To be considered as a Bidder you must complete and submit a Bid by the deadline of 12:00 Noon on 16th May 2022 Please allow sufficient time to make your return, as Tender submissions cannot be uploaded and submitted after this return deadline. Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above. The Framework Agreement is split into the following lots: Lot 1 Broxbourne Lot 2 Dacorum Lot 3 East Hertfordshire Lot 4 Hertsmere Lot 5 North Hertfordshire Lot 6 St Albans Lot 7 Stevenage Lot 8 Watford & Three Rivers Lot 9 Welwyn & Hatfield Lot 10 Live In Care (Countywide) Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate. Although TUPE is not relevant to get on board the Framework Agreement, TUPE may apply to specific call-offs/orders that are made under the Framework. The call-off/order form will set out clearly if TUPE applies to that particular requirement. TUPE related information is personal data and must be protected in accordance with the requirements of Data Protection legislation and must also be kept confidential. Therefore, by accessing this Tender via Supply Hertfordshire and then the View Details button and accessing the documentation for this procurement, Tenderers agree to undertake to treat the information as confidential and commercially sensitive at all times Additional information: Hertfordshire County Council is currently out to procurement for the Provision of a Framework Agreement for Support at Home - Spot Providers This procurement is an Open (one stage process). Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to 'express interest' which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. To be considered as a Bidder you must complete and submit a Bid by the deadline of 12:00 Noon on 16th May 2022 Please allow sufficient time to make your return, as Tender submissions cannot be uploaded and submitted after this return deadline. Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above. The Framework Agreement is split into the following lots: Lot 1 Broxbourne Lot 2 Dacorum Lot 3 East Hertfordshire Lot 4 Hertsmere Lot 5 North Hertfordshire Lot 6 St Albans Lot 7 Stevenage Lot 8 Watford & Three Rivers Lot 9 Welwyn & Hatfield Lot 10 Live In Care (Countywide) Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate. Although TUPE is not relevant to get on board the Framework Agreement, TUPE may apply to specific call-offs/orders that are made under the Framework. The call-off/order form will set out clearly if TUPE applies to that particular requirement. TUPE related information is personal data and must be protected in accordance with the requirements of Data Protection legislation and must also be kept confidential. Therefore, by accessing this Tender via Supply Hertfordshire and then the View Details button and accessing the documentation for this procurement, Tenderers agree to undertake to treat the information as confidential and commercially sensitive at all times To access the suite of documents and apply for this opportunity please log in or register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50216f4a-9fce-4d38-9e3a-15a575649a5f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 16 May 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2022 - 31 Jan 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £267,000,000 | | 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 | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - ADULT CARE SERVICES | | Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG13 8DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | East Hertfordshire | | Electoral ward | Hertford Castle | | Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85100000 - Health services - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 13 Apr 2022 at 14:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50216f4a-9fce-4d38-9e3a-15a575649a5f - 8 Mar 2022 at 17:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50216f4a-9fce-4d38-9e3a-15a575649a5f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50216f4a-9fce-4d38-9e3a-15a575649a5f 13th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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