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# Rapid Response Service - AWARD

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a25e69a0-55ea-47e4-9349-ded0deaf01ac

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## Summary

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently engaged in an award process for the "Rapid Response Service" contract, aimed at providing health and social work services within the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This tender, which was published on 26th October 2021, represents a key initiative to support individuals needing care in their own homes, particularly those transitioning from hospital to home care. The service is designed to respond quickly, delivering care workers within an hour of contact for up to 72 hours. The contract is set to commence on 24th October 2021 and will last until 23rd November 2022. The procurement method utilised here is an open procedure, which encourages broad participation from eligible service providers.

This procurement opportunity is poised to benefit businesses that can deliver flexible and immediate care solutions, particularly those in the health and social services sector. Companies specialising in home care services, reablement support, or crisis intervention services could find this tender particularly advantageous. The nature of the service demands providers who are equipped to mobilise quickly and effectively meet the needs of vulnerable individuals, making this an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to expand their footprint in community-based health care solutions.

## Notice

Rapid Response Service (ASC105) Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council invites tenders for the provision of a Rapid Response Service. The Council has committed with its health partners to provide a short term rapid response service to people who require care in their own home. This commitment is to ensure that people in the community are supported in their own homes to remain independent or to support a person being discharged from hospital who may need reablement support whilst longer term arrangements are being established. The principle of the service is to ensure people's independence is maximised and individuals are not formally entered into the care and support system unnecessarily. The aim of the service is to promote a Home First ethos and support individuals to remain in their own homes by providing Care Workers at short notice, and within an hour of contact, to step in and prevent community crisis, and provide care and support to enable an assessment of an individual's needs, for up to 72 hours. This may include offering day or night sits to support a person for up to 72 hours. Organisations with the capability to provide a service at short notice, and within an hour of contact, for extended periods where day or night sits may be required, are invited to tender. 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 the ITT and 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: Tuesday 7th September 2021 at 13:00hrs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9777f363-96a2-4ec5-a734-e35fbf14c4c4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 23 Oct 2021 - 23 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £225,785 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSAL CARE SERVICES |

## 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
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 26 Oct 2021 at 09:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9777f363-96a2-4ec5-a734-e35fbf14c4c4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9777f363-96a2-4ec5-a734-e35fbf14c4c4
  26th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc

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