--- title: "Day Provision for Complex Care Service Users within Rutland County Council" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bae1f87c-c8bd-40e6-b95b-aff92b585d98" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bae1f87c-c8bd-40e6-b95b-aff92b585d98" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bae1f87c-c8bd-40e6-b95b-aff92b585d98.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bae1f87c-c8bd-40e6-b95b-aff92b585d98.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WELLAND PROCUREMENT UNIT" published: "2017-12-05" --- # Day Provision for Complex Care Service Users within Rutland County Council Buyer: WELLAND PROCUREMENT UNIT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bae1f87c-c8bd-40e6-b95b-aff92b585d98 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bae1f87c-c8bd-40e6-b95b-aff92b585d98) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bae1f87c-c8bd-40e6-b95b-aff92b585d98.json) ## Summary Rutland County Council is initiating a tender for "Day Provision for Complex Care Service Users," aimed at providing structured day services for adults with complex care needs. This process is currently in the planning stage, with a key milestone for engagement set to conclude on 2nd January 2018. The service will focus on adults aged 18 and over, particularly those living with dementia and other physical disabilities. Interested parties should note that the deadline for responses to the attached Soft Market Test Questionnaire is 4pm on this date, to be submitted to the Procurement & Contracts Management Team at the Welland Procurement Unit, located in Oakham, England. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in social care and support services, especially those that can provide tailored programmes catering to individuals with complex needs. Companies that specialise in dementia care, disability support, or social work services would be particularly well-suited to participate. Given that Rutland County Council currently commissions a total of 28 sessions per week, there is potential for business growth as the demand for services may rise over the next three to five years, allowing successful bidders to contribute meaningfully to the community while expanding their service offerings. ## Notice Rutland County Council currently commissions a day service provision for adult service users with complex care needs, and consequently RCC are testing the market prior to procurement. The Council requires the provision of day services with a structured programme of meaningful, stimulating daytime activity for people of 18 years and upwards with complex needs, including those living with dementia and associated physical disabilities. People in need of this Service may have a diagnosis of dementia and/or demonstrate behaviours that challenge services. The current service provides support and offers opportunities suitable for those members of the local community with a range of needs including: complex care needs; challenging behaviours; and physical and sensory disabilities. It takes into account their specific requirements and aspirations, and issues associated with their primary need. RCC currently commission 28 sessions per week of day service provision for adults with complex needs. It is anticipated that this may increase over the next three to five years. Rutland is keen to identify and engage with potential providers in preparation for re-procurement of this service during early 2018. Key outcomes for service users as a result of the day service provision include: * Improved quality of life; * Choice and control; * Making a positive contribution; * Maintaining dignity and respect; * Improved health and emotional well-being. The Council is looking for responses to the questions below from any interested parties. There are eleven questions in total; you do not need to answer all eleven, however the more information you provide the more information we will have to assist in developing the specification and procurement model, to ensure that the service really meets the needs of Rutland. PLEASE NOTE THE NEW RETURN DATE AS FOLLOWS. Please complete and return the attached questionnaire and return by email by: 4pm on Tuesday 2nd January 2018, to the Procurement & Contracts Management Team at procurement@rutland.gov.uk with the subject heading - Soft Market Test: Complex Care Day Service. Additional information: The Council is looking for responses to the questions below from any interested parties. There are eleven questions in total; you do not need to answer all eleven, however the more information you provide the more information we will have to assist in developing the specification and procurement model, to ensure that the service really meets the needs of Rutland. Please note the new return date as follows. Please complete and return the attached questionnaire and return by email by 4pm on Tuesday 2nd January 2018 to the Procurement & Contracts Management Team at procurement@rutland.gov.uk with the subject heading: Soft Market Test: Complex Care Day Service. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc661e77-207d-464e-ba0e-0ff75baee9ec | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Dec 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 2 Jan 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WELLAND PROCUREMENT UNIT | | Locality | OAKHAM | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE15 6HP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Rutland | | Electoral ward | Oakham South | | Westminster constituency | Rutland and Stamford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation - 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation - 85321000 - Administrative social services ## Release History - 5 Dec 2017 at 15:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc661e77-207d-464e-ba0e-0ff75baee9ec - 8 Nov 2017 at 10:04 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc661e77-207d-464e-ba0e-0ff75baee9ec ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc661e77-207d-464e-ba0e-0ff75baee9ec 5th December 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8f280a20-42c2-4665-8f28-764f35c89a2d Day Provision for Complex Care Service Users Soft Market Test Questionnaire - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b61f6af9-0252-415e-9a05-c49593efee36 Day Provison for Complex Care Services Users Soft Market Test Questionnaire - REVISED ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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