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title: "WP3392 - Additional Transitional Beds for Adults with Dementia and Nursing Needs"
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# WP3392 - Additional Transitional Beds for Adults with Dementia and Nursing Needs

Buyer: WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd9cddd9-2692-4f6a-af99-920fdb783f5c

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## Summary

The Walsall Council e-Tendering is currently conducting a procurement process for "WP3392 - Additional Transitional Beds for Adults with Dementia and Nursing Needs". This tender falls under the miscellaneous health services category and will support health and social care staff in Walsall, West Midlands. The council aims to block purchase up to three nursing beds for up to ten weeks, starting from 18 December 2017, with the possibility of spot purchasing an additional two beds. The tender period will close on 17 December 2017 at 23:59:59. To qualify, beds must come from nursing home providers rated as 'not inadequate' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and located within Walsall or a 5-mile radius.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in elderly care and dementia services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. The emphasis on CQC registration and quality assurance means that providers with a strong track record in delivering high-quality nursing care will have an advantage, positioning themselves to contribute to alleviating pressure during the winter months while promoting the wellbeing and independence of adults with dementia.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking to block purchase up to 3 nursing beds for adults with dementia (moderate to advanced dementia) for a period of 10 weeks and the ability to spot purchase a further 2 nursing beds for adults with dementia for the same period at no guaranteed charge to relieve Winter Pressures. Homes need to be registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to deliver nursing care with a specialism in dementia. The Council wish to purchase beds from up to two nursing home providers whose overall rating has not been rated as inadequate by CQC and who are located within the borough of Walsall or within a 5 mile radius of Walsall. The service should commence Monday 18 December 2017. These beds will support the Councils existing transitional beds that health and social care staff will use to promote the health, wellbeing and independence of adults with dementia; to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and delayed hospital discharges. 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/89eccdad-804b-46cb-9518-235b9fe111ed |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2017 - 26 Feb 2018 |
| 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 | WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS1 1TP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall |
| Local authority | Walsall |
| Electoral ward | St Matthew's |
| Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly
- 85311200 - Welfare services for the handicapped

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2017 at 17:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89eccdad-804b-46cb-9518-235b9fe111ed
- 28 Nov 2017 at 17:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89eccdad-804b-46cb-9518-235b9fe111ed
- 28 Nov 2017 at 17:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89eccdad-804b-46cb-9518-235b9fe111ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89eccdad-804b-46cb-9518-235b9fe111ed
  15th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.walsall.gov.uk/

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