--- title: "HCC - 09-18 - The Provision of a Framework Agreement for Support at Home - Spot Provider - St Albans" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f6f64695-9239-49c8-a497-f8e6874878f5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f6f64695-9239-49c8-a497-f8e6874878f5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f6f64695-9239-49c8-a497-f8e6874878f5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f6f64695-9239-49c8-a497-f8e6874878f5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SUPPLY HERTFORDSHIRE" published: "2018-09-28" --- # HCC - 09-18 - The Provision of a Framework Agreement for Support at Home - Spot Provider - St Albans Buyer: SUPPLY HERTFORDSHIRE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f6f64695-9239-49c8-a497-f8e6874878f5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f6f64695-9239-49c8-a497-f8e6874878f5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f6f64695-9239-49c8-a497-f8e6874878f5.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Hertfordshire County Council seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for Support at Home services specifically for Spot Providers in St Albans. This initiative is classified under the health and social work services sector and aims to cater to individuals over the age of 18 with varying health and social care needs, focusing on older adults and those with physical disabilities. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and interested suppliers are required to submit their bids by the deadline of 12.00 Noon on 5th November 2018. The contract period will commence on 27th February 2019 and conclude on 2nd July 2023, underscoring a significant duration for service provision in this sector. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those providing home support solutions. Companies that deliver services tailored for the elderly, individuals with physical disabilities, or those with learning disabilities and mental health issues would be well-positioned to compete. Given that this procurement process is open to various suppliers, it invites both larger organisations and smaller enterprises looking to expand their market reach in the health support sector in St Albans and surrounding areas. ## Notice Hertfordshire County Council is looking to procure a Framework Agreement for Support at Home - Spot Providers in St Albans Spot Support at Home services in St Albans will be delivered through this Framework Agreement and are split in to Lots by care groups/sub-groups. Support at Home Providers are responsible for ensuring the delivery of Support at Home services for people over the age of 18 with Health and Social Care needs. This will predominantly be older people and those with a physical disability, but could include people with a Learning Disability and Mental Health Problems. The Services will cover seven days a week. Please Note, if TUPE applies to either a direct award or mini comp, any TUPE related information provided must be treated as protected data in accordance with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998 and must be kept confidential. By clicking on the View Details button and accessing the documentation for this procurement, Tenderers agree: a) To undertake to treat the information as confidential and commercially sensitive at all times and take all reasonable steps to prevent any inadvertent disclosure to any third party . b) That under no circumstances will any of the information be disclosed by your organisation or your personnel to any third party without the Council's prior consent in writing. c) That the information supplied will be stored securely and destroyed or returned to the Council, after your Organisation's bid has been submitted or you decide not to proceed with a tender submission. d) That you will indemnify the Council for any losses, arising from your breach or breach by any of your personnel of these confidentiality requirements specified above and data protection requirements in relation to TUPE Staffing Information. e) The requirements above apply whether the supplier uploads a tender response to this procurement or not. This procurement is an Open (one stage process). Suppliers wishing to take part in this project are invited to 'express interest' which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. To be considered as a Bidder you must complete and submit a Bid by the deadline of 12.00 Noon on 5th November 2018 Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above. Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted by the system. Please Note: Existing Providers on the Framework should pay particular attention to section 1.4.2 of the Instructions to Tenderers document. Additional information: please register or log in to www.supplyhertfordshire.uk in order to express interest and download the relevant documentation Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Please register or log in to www.supplyhertfordshire.uk in order to express interest and download the relevant documentation Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8752d049-3b17-4896-8aa6-5099bddd79a2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 28 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Feb 2019 - 2 Jul 2023 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SUPPLY HERTFORDSHIRE | | Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG13 8DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | East Hertfordshire | | Electoral ward | Hertford Castle | | Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85100000 - Health services - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 28 Sep 2018 at 13:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8752d049-3b17-4896-8aa6-5099bddd79a2 - 5 Mar 2018 at 15:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8752d049-3b17-4896-8aa6-5099bddd79a2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8752d049-3b17-4896-8aa6-5099bddd79a2 28th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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