--- title: "Care at Home Services (Adults) including the creation of a Flexible Purchasing System" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b98e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02b98e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b98e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b98e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BURY COUNCIL" published: "2021-06-08" --- # Care at Home Services (Adults) including the creation of a Flexible Purchasing System Buyer: BURY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b98e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02b98e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b98e.json) ## Summary Bury Council is currently conducting an open tender for "Care at Home Services (Adults)" as part of a flexible purchasing system aimed at providing vital support services in the social work sector. The procurement process is in the active tender stage, with submissions due by 2nd July 2021. The contract will commence on 11th September 2021 and run until 10th September 2024, with the option to extend for two additional 14-month periods. The services are to be delivered within the region of Bury, and the tender is divided into two lots, catering to adults requiring personal and social care for various support needs. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the social care sector, particularly for those specialising in support for adults with diverse needs such as dementia, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities. Companies currently delivering similar services or those looking to enter the market are encouraged to engage, especially for Lot 2, which is designed for emerging providers and offers lower volume options. The flexible nature of this arrangement allows businesses to compete effectively and establish or expand their service provision within the borough. ## Notice 1This procurement process is being conducted in compliance with the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. Bury Council is seeking a number of providers to deliver its Care at Home Service. The service will be split into two lots as follows: Lot 1: Service User Group : Adults over and under 65 , personal and social care and support with primary support needs of dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, learning disabilities, sensory impairment, and substance misuse aged 18 and over. A Maximum of 10 providers will be required and the work divided between five area zones where two providers will be allocated to each zone and allocated as main provider on alternate weeks for the purposes of accepting new referrals and managing provision. Lot 2: Service User Group : Adults over and under 65 , personal and social care and support with primary support needs of dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, learning disabilities, sensory impairment, and substance misuse aged 18 and over. This lot is expected for newly emerging entrants to the market in the borough and current providers who wish to remain at low volume (from 0 to 600 hours). Lot 2 will be a flexible purchasing arrangement and will open to new entrants twice a year in April and October. The contract is for the period 11th September 2021 to 10th September 2024, with an option to extend the contract for a further 2 x 14 month periods. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Lot 1: Service User Group : Adults over and under 65 , personal and social care and support with primary support needs of dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, learning disabilities, sensory impairment, and substance misuse aged 18 and over. A Maximum of 10 providers will be required and the work divided between five area zones where two providers will be allocated to each zone and allocated as main provider on alternate weeks for the purposes of accepting new referrals and managing provision. Renewal: Option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month periods Lot 2 Lot 2: Service User Group: Adults over and under 65 , personal and social care and support with primary support needs of dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, learning disabilities, sensory impairment, and substance misuse aged 18 and over. This lot is expected for newly emerging entrants to the market in the borough and current providers who wish to remain at low volume (from 0 to 600 hours). Lot 2 will be a flexible purchasing arrangement and will open to new entrants twice a year in April and October. Renewal: Option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month periods ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012829-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Sep 2021 - 10 Sep 2024 | | 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 | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BURY COUNCIL | | Locality | BURY | | Post town | Bolton | | Postcode | BL9 0SW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East | | Local authority | Bury | | Electoral ward | Bury East | | Westminster constituency | Bury North | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 8 Jun 2021 at 13:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012829-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.bury.gov.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=9bccfe2e-a5c7-eb11-810c-005056b64545 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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