--- title: "Domiciliary Care Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029b67" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029b67" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029b67.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029b67.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-03-12" --- # Domiciliary Care Service Buyer: BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029b67 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029b67) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029b67.json) ## Summary Bracknell Forest Borough Council is planning to procure a domiciliary care service intended to enhance personal care options for individuals in need, particularly supporting those who are recovering from hospital stays or require assistance to maintain independence at home. The procurement is categorised under the services industry, specifically classified as daycare services. The planning phase is currently underway, with the council anticipating market engagement activities planned for the week commencing 22nd March 2021. Interested providers must respond by emailing the council to participate in virtual discussions prior to the formal procurement process. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in domiciliary care services or looking to expand their offerings in the healthcare sector. Businesses that can demonstrate a commitment to quality and efficient service delivery will be well-suited to compete, especially those capable of fulfilling the council’s due diligence checks and negotiating competitive pricing. Engaging with Bracknell Forest Borough Council not only allows for the chance to inform future service design but also positions providers favourably for forthcoming contracts as the council evolves its approach to domiciliary care. ## Notice Bracknell Forest Council intends to procure a domiciliary care service. The service includes personal care. This notice is not a call for competition. All updates and information regarding this Notice will be published on the South East Business Portal. The council and/or any of its advisers reserve the right to contact any interested parties who notify the council of its interest. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Bracknell Forest Council intends to procure a domiciliary care service. Domiciliary Care plays a key role in supporting independence and quality of life, supporting people who live at home to remain there. It also supports the reablement of individuals following hospital admission and is a critical way of delivering the duties arising from the Care Act. Therefore, it is important to ensure that the service is as effective and efficient as possible and that the future commissioning approach has a focus on outcomes, quality and value for money. The service includes personal care. The council currently purchases domiciliary care services through a Community Based Support (CBS) Framework with 3 providers, and a number of spot contracts. The CBS contract for this provision was due to end on 31st August 2021, however in light of COVID-19, arrangements are being made for the service to remain in place until 31st March 2022. Until the new framework is in place the council will consider entering into spot contract arrangements with new providers subject to: * The provider satisfactorily completing the council's due diligence checks * Agreement on price * Demand for service The council will be inviting suitably qualified providers to attend a market engagement event which will offer an opportunity to: * discuss the Council's vision for the service * obtain provider feedback, which will help the council build its model for the service. This is an opportunity to have a conversation with the council when there is not the pressure of bidding for a contract. The event is being planned for week commencing 22nd March 2021. Due to the circumstances of Covid-19, the conversation is designed to be virtual, and providers will be invited to participate in a 1.5 hour conversation. A "Teams" meeting invite will be sent to interested parties in advance of the event. To receive an invitation please email contracts.team@bracknell-forest.gov.uk and include in the subject heading: "Market Engagement Event Domiciliary Care". Please ensure all attendee email addresses are included in the email. All information pertaining to this PIN will be published on the South East Business Portal (SEBP) https://sebp.due-north.com/ Providers must register to ensure they receive updates and information pertaining to this PIN. This notice is not a call for competition. The Council and/or any of its advisers reserve the right to contact any interested parties who notify the Council of its interest. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005110-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Aug 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | BRACKNELL | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG12 1JD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East | | Local authority | Bracknell Forest | | Electoral ward | Town Centre & The Parks | | Westminster constituency | Bracknell | | Delivery location | TLJ11 Berkshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312100 - Daycare services ## Release History - 12 Mar 2021 at 17:27 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005110-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk - https://sebp.due-north.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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