--- title: "GB-Shrewsbury: AMCV 291 - Independent Living Centre Service for Shropshire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dcf45c88-3da4-4eab-be5a-d2c9104e49b4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dcf45c88-3da4-4eab-be5a-d2c9104e49b4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dcf45c88-3da4-4eab-be5a-d2c9104e49b4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dcf45c88-3da4-4eab-be5a-d2c9104e49b4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2020-02-21" --- # GB-Shrewsbury: AMCV 291 - Independent Living Centre Service for Shropshire Buyer: SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dcf45c88-3da4-4eab-be5a-d2c9104e49b4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dcf45c88-3da4-4eab-be5a-d2c9104e49b4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dcf45c88-3da4-4eab-be5a-d2c9104e49b4.json) ## Summary Shropshire Council is seeking to contract an organisation for the provision of the Independent Living Centre Service, under the title "GB-Shrewsbury: AMCV 291 - Independent Living Centre Service for Shropshire." This service falls within the health and social work industry category and is located in Shrewsbury, West Midlands, UK. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with submissions closing on 13th March 2020. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2020 and will last for one year, with an option to extend for an additional six months. The funding for this arrangement is set at £293,500 per annum, with potential for up to £30,000 extra for certain elements. This tender presents a solid opportunity for businesses that provide health and social work services, particularly those experienced in supporting independent living initiatives. Suppliers with capabilities in occupational therapy assessments, equipment adaptations, and related services will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, organisations that specialise in offering intensive support for individuals with complex needs may also find valuable prospects in this contract, contributing significantly to Shropshire Council's goals of health promotion and sustainability in independent living. ## Notice The priorities for Shropshire's Draft Health & Wellbeing Strategy are focused on Prevention (Health promotion and resilience) and Sustainability (Promoting independence at home). In addition the Council's Corporate Plan priorities include 'Care for those in need at any age' and 'More people with a suitable home' which means that people should be enabled to be as independent as they van be in a home suitable for their needs. The availability of an Independent Living Centre service will support these priorities through helping to increase the availability and use of aids and adaptations through promotion and signposting, as well as its core activity of undertaking occupational therapy assessments for adaptations and equipment ('Consultations'). Shropshire Council wishes to contract with an organisation which can help it to achieve these aims through the following elements: 1.Provision of a Core Independent Living Centre Service 2.Provision of an Independent Living Worker / Facilitator service to provide rapid and intensive support and practical assistance for people with complex 'independent living' needs Funding for this contract is fixed at PS293,500 per annum (Elements 1 and 2 aggregated) although up to an additional PS30,000 per annum may be made available to expand Element 2 at the discretion of the Council. It is considered that the Employee 'Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations '2006 ('TUPE') may apply to this contract. Applicants are advised to seek their own legal advice about the practicality of these regulations. The contract will be for a period of 1 year with effect from 1st April 2020 with an option to extend for a maximum of a further 6 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a883fd6-7736-4b2d-8f32-460f6cf63e87 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Feb 2020 | | Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 30 Sep 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | 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 | SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | SHREWSBURY | | Post town | Shrewsbury | | Postcode | SY2 6ND | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire | | Local authority | Shropshire | | Electoral ward | Abbey | | Westminster constituency | Shrewsbury | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 21 Feb 2020 at 11:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a883fd6-7736-4b2d-8f32-460f6cf63e87 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a883fd6-7736-4b2d-8f32-460f6cf63e87 21st February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Shrewsbury:-AMCV-291-%E2%80%93-Independent-Living-Centre-Service-for-Shropshire/2P2787279G Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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