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# Provision of an Enhanced Assessment Nursing Beds Service - AWARD

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f3582574-9143-43b2-a33d-a4c366611004

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of an Enhanced Assessment Nursing Beds Service" was conducted by the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract, which falls under the industry category of health and social work services, specifically addresses the provision of an enhanced assessment dementia nursing beds service. It covers a term from 1 April 2025 to 30 September 2026. The procurement process utilised an open procedure with the award stage completed, and Pressbeau Limited has been appointed as the supplier. The tender evaluation focused on quality criteria, and the contract value amounts to £801,017.30. Key deadlines included the submission of tenders by 6 December 2024.

This tender offers a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in health services and social work, particularly those registered with the Care Quality Commission. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in the West Midlands can benefit from the extended contract term and substantial service provision. The opportunity is ideal for experienced contractors who can deliver value for money while enhancing community welfare in Sandwell, in alignment with the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012. Potential bidders need to engage through the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal, ensuring compliance with submission deadlines and the Council’s quality-focused evaluation method.

## Notice

ASC145 - Enhanced Assessment Nursing Beds Service The Metropolitan Borough of Sandwell wishes to appoint one (1) Contractor to provide an Enhanced Assessment Dementia Nursing Beds Service within a care home which is registered with the Care Quality Commission and is located within the borough of Sandwell. The Enhanced Assessment Beds Service has as its primary function the prevention of admission to hospital or facilitation of discharge from hospital through a rapid, co-ordinated response and by operating 7 days a week. The service specification outlines the main aims of the provisions, the service to be provided and the connections to other services in the community. Under this procurement, the Contractor will be required to actively participate and support the achievement of social benefits to the Sandwell community providing value for money on a whole life basis in terms of generating benefits to society and the economy whilst minimising the impact to the environment of Sandwell (Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012). Tenderers should note that the Council has a set bed rate for the Service, which can be found in the Invitation To Tender (ITT) documentation. The duration of the contract will be from 1 April 2025 to 30 September 2026, with no option to extend. Suitably qualified and experienced Contractors are invited to respond to the Invitation to Tender documents and submit proposals for the delivery of the service. These must be submitted no later than 13:00 on 6 December 2024 via the Sandwell In Tend e-procurement system. The deadline for the submission of any clarification questions is 13:00 on 29 November 2024 via In Tend. The Council intends to use an evaluation model based solely on quality for this Service. The criteria, on which the tender will be evaluated, inclusive of weightings attached to each question, are included in the 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: 6 December 2024 at 13:00hrs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19ae804e-2d56-47e1-9a88-384f4737113e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £801,017 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRESSBEAU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85144000 - Residential health facilities services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85320000 - Social services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2025 at 10:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19ae804e-2d56-47e1-9a88-384f4737113e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19ae804e-2d56-47e1-9a88-384f4737113e
  18th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc

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