--- title: "Provision of a Trusted Assessor Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-daa79c6e-cb90-47f0-898e-513fc9367b50" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-daa79c6e-cb90-47f0-898e-513fc9367b50" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-daa79c6e-cb90-47f0-898e-513fc9367b50.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-daa79c6e-cb90-47f0-898e-513fc9367b50.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-11-09" --- # Provision of a Trusted Assessor Service Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-daa79c6e-cb90-47f0-898e-513fc9367b50 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-daa79c6e-cb90-47f0-898e-513fc9367b50) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-daa79c6e-cb90-47f0-898e-513fc9367b50.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to appoint a contractor for the "Provision of a Trusted Assessor Service" to enhance patient discharge processes. This open procurement, classified under health and social work services, is currently in the tendering stage, with bids due by 12:00 noon on 7th December 2020. The contract will commence on 1st April 2021 and has an initial duration of two years, with the potential for a one-year extension. The service operates out of West Midlands, UK, with a maximum budget set at £555,000. This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those experienced in healthcare transition and discharge processes. Enterprises capable of delivering high-quality, cost-effective services can benefit from this procurement, given the council's evaluation model focusing on both price and quality. Interested suppliers should utilise the In-tend e-Tendering System to participate in this procurement, ensuring they can navigate the submission requirements effectively. ## Notice ASC087 - Provision of a Trusted Assessor Service. The Metropolitan Borough of Sandwell wishes to appoint 1 Contractor to provide a Trusted Assessor Service. The Trusted Assessor Service has as its primary function to facilitate discharges to improve patient experience, clinical safety and patient flow. The service predominantly supports the smooth transition for patients from hospital into a care home setting, however, other discharge destinations are applicable. The service will operate 7 days a week, and the service specification outlines the main aims of the provision, the service to be provided within the contract and the connections to other services in the community. Tenderers should note that the Council has a maximum budget available for the service, and is requesting tenderers to submit cost analysis as part of their bid - please refer to the ITT documents for further information in relation to the submission of a price evaluation. The duration of the contract will be two (2) years from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2023 with an option to extend by up to one (1) further year, 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2024 (unless it is otherwise terminated in accordance with its terms or it is otherwise lawfully terminated). The Council intends to use an evaluation model based on price and quality. The criteria, on which the tender will be evaluated, inclusive of weighting attached to each element, are included in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. 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: Monday 7th December 2020 @ 12:00 noon Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfe1070d-604f-4e53-8684-156a3dc732ea | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £555,000 | | 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 | 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) | ## 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 - 9 Nov 2020 at 13:12 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfe1070d-604f-4e53-8684-156a3dc732ea - 9 Nov 2020 at 13:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfe1070d-604f-4e53-8684-156a3dc732ea - 9 Nov 2020 at 13:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfe1070d-604f-4e53-8684-156a3dc732ea - 9 Nov 2020 at 13:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfe1070d-604f-4e53-8684-156a3dc732ea ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfe1070d-604f-4e53-8684-156a3dc732ea 9th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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