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# Support For Independent Living In Staffordshire

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aadb9887-54ef-4ee8-857a-b776283f22dc

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## Summary

The public procurement process is centred around Staffordshire County Council, which is seeking to award a contract titled "Support For Independent Living In Staffordshire." This service falls under the healthcare and social work industry category, specifically categorised as devices for the disabled. The procurement process has recently reached the Award stage, with the contract period set to begin on 1 April 2018 and continue until 31 March 2025. The total value of the contract is £70 million, with funding from several local councils in the West Midlands region, highlighting a collaborative approach within the community to support vulnerable individuals.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare services, social work, and home improvement services, particularly those that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can provide innovative solutions for independent living, as well as those equipped to deliver high-quality information and advice services, would be well positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could lead to long-term partnerships with local authorities and enhance service delivery for vulnerable populations in the region.

## Notice

The Support for Independent Living in Staffordshire (SILIS) Service will enable vulnerable older and disabled people to maintain their independence, health and well-being in their home and community. There will be a review of Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs) by the Government and the content of the Service Specification will be compliant with what is permitted under the new guidance. In the Services Specification "Required" services are those services specified under the current legislation and "Additional" services are those services the guidance may be amended to include. A key aim of the Service is to help Individuals to make changes to their home environment that will prevent the need for more costly interventions, such as admission to hospital or residential care, following life crises. The Service will deliver: i. a high quality information and advice service which is multi-channel ii. a seamless, joined-up approach to service delivery between partner agencies; iii. ability to control implementation of an Individuals' chosen option where possible; iv. support to exercise choice for Individuals where required; v. timely delivery once the chosen option is decided by the Individual; vi. a single point of contact and good feedback about progress. The Service will improve upon the following existing services: vii. Home Improvement Agency (HIA) viii. Assistive Technology (AT) including referral to telecare providers; ix. independent living centres x. the administration of financial support for disabled adaptations and repairs and moving to a more suitable home where this is permitted under the legislation. The County Council will be the Contracting Body for the Service. The funding partners are Stafford Borough Council, Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council, Lichfield District Council, Tamworth Borough Council, South Staffordshire District Council and Staffordshire Moorlands District Council. Provision has been made for the following to also use the Contract in future should they wish to; East Staffordshire Borough Council and Cannock Chase District Council, East Staffordshire Clinical Commissioning Group, North Staffordshire Clinical Commissioning Group and Stoke-on-Trent Clinical Commissioning Group, South East Staffordshire and Seisdon Peninsula Clinical Commissioning Group, Cannock Chase Clinical Commissioning Group and Stafford and Surrounds Clinical Commissioning Group.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4383298e-451c-497f-b6f8-425549e9bd4d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000,000 |
| 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 | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Forebridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MILLBROOK HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 70 - Real estate services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 33196200 - Devices for the disabled
- 70333000 - Housing services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2018 at 12:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4383298e-451c-497f-b6f8-425549e9bd4d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4383298e-451c-497f-b6f8-425549e9bd4d
  21st February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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