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title: "Domiciliary Care 2018 - Contract 3 (Open Framework Agreement for Complex Care and Support)"
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# Domiciliary Care 2018 - Contract 3 (Open Framework Agreement for Complex Care and Support)

Buyer: NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a31773d8-b795-4c24-8c85-eae2810b22d3

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## Summary

The North Somerset Council is currently in the tender stage of its procurement process for the "Domiciliary Care 2018 - Contract 3," which is an open framework agreement aimed at providing complex health and social care services across the North Somerset area. The contract has a total value of £8.7 million and is primarily classified under health and social work services. The tender period will conclude on 3rd December 2018, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2019 and continue until 31st March 2023.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on providing complex care and support services, particularly those that specialise in home care for individuals with both clinical needs and physical disabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to participate, given the emphasis on tailored support and specialised knowledge required in this field. Participating in this tender could enhance market presence and operational growth for businesses in the social care sector.

## Notice

1.1 This contract is for the provision of complex health and social care to children, young people and adults. It is not compulsory to provide support to all age groups. For the purposes of this agreement a Complex Need is defined as; * Clients in need of clinical intervention and possibly nursing care * Clients with physical disabilities that require staff to have specialist knowledge, understanding and competencies * Administering medication and managing specialist equipment such as CPAP machines and PEG feeds 1.2 The Service is to be available throughout the North Somerset area. 1.3 Complex health and social care for the adult and child population will comprise of a home care service that supports; * those people eligible to be funded by the BNSSG CCG and deemed to have a Complex Need by the funded health care team. This will largely involve people in need of clinical intervention and possibly nursing care * children, young people and adults deemed by the Council to have a Complex Need This agreement does not cover Clients with a Learning Disability or Mental Health diagnosis unless their primary need is a Complex Need.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb6ce128-9aa1-4389-93ed-01a6a8860b42 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,700,000 |
| 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 | NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | WESTON-SUPER-MARE |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS23 1UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset |
| Local authority | North Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Weston-super-Mare Central |
| Westminster constituency | Weston-super-Mare |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2018 at 14:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb6ce128-9aa1-4389-93ed-01a6a8860b42

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb6ce128-9aa1-4389-93ed-01a6a8860b42
  7th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Provenance

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