--- title: "Domiciliary Care Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e2c8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02e2c8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e2c8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e2c8.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-09-22" --- # Domiciliary Care Service Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e2c8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02e2c8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e2c8.json) ## Summary Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is conducting a tender for the Domiciliary Care Service, classified under health and social work services (CPV code: 85000000). The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 21 October 2021. The Council aims to appoint multiple organisations to provide care to eligible individuals in Sandwell, supporting an estimated 20,000 to 25,000 hours of service per week. The contract will commence on 1 March 2022, lasting an initial five years with a possible extension of up to five additional years. Interested parties can access the procurement details through the In-Tend e-Tendering System. This tender presents a significant opportunity for care providers specialising in domiciliary services, particularly those able to deliver high-quality personal care and support to adults. Businesses engaged in social services, particularly those focusing on maintaining independence for individuals post-hospitalisation or offering comprehensive in-home care, would be well-suited to compete. As the Council plans to appoint up to 12 providers to a Tier 1 list and an unlimited number to a Tier 2 list, the flexibility and potential for workload variability can attract both established firms and new entrants in the health sector. ## Notice Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council wishes to appoint a number of organisations to the ASC084 Domiciliary Care Service to provide Domiciliary Care to eligible individuals living in Sandwell. It is anticipated that the Service will support approximately 20,000 to 25 000 hours of care per week. The amount of hours of care per week - may vary during the duration of the Contract. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council wishes to appoint a number of organisations to the ASC084 Domiciliary Care Service to provide Domiciliary Care to eligible individuals living in Sandwell. It is anticipated that the Service will support approximately 20,000 to 25 000 hours of care per week. The amount of hours of care per week - may vary during the duration of the Contract.The Service will provide a broad range of general personal care and support services to eligible adults (18 years old and over) aimed at enabling individuals to maintain and recover maximum independence, support their wellbeing, provide support to individuals who have recently left hospital and ultimately allow people to remain living in their own homes.The Council intends to appoint up to 12 Providers to the Tier 1 List and an unlimited number of Providers to the Tier 2 List. All Providers will be appointed to deliver the Services across the Borough of Sandwell.The initial maximum hourly rate of PS15.16 for the service has been set by the Council which will be reviewed annually in April of each year. Where appropriate, rates will be increased using a Fee Rate Escalator. Details of the Fee Rate Escalator are contained in the Procurement Documents.Providers will be required to provide a high quality service that aligns with the Council's vision for Adult Social Care and whilst participating in the further implementation of the personalisation agenda, giving citizens greater choice and control in this process.The overarching Domiciliary Care Service Agreement will commence on 1st March 2022 for an initial period of 5 years with the option of extending for up to an additional 5 years.Participants should note that this Procurement Process falls under the "Light Touch Regime" as set out in regulations 74-77 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015, for the purposes of the public procurement rules and as such the Council will not be following one of the mandatory procurement procedures and the Procurement Process will be akin to an Open Procedure. Suitably qualified and experienced persons and organisations can view the full tender documentation that includes the Invitation to Tender, which contains details of the evaluation process, criteria and methodology, and Tender Response Documents; detailed Specification(s) and a copy of the Council's standard Terms and Conditions of Contract by registering on Sandwell's In-Tend Supplier Portal.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.Bidders attention is drawn to and they should note the following:a) There is no guarantee of volumes of work as referrals can decrease and/or increase;b) There is no guarantee that all Providers will receive an equal share of the work;c) The Terms and Conditions of Agreement Document, attached as Appendix 4 of the ITT, partly reflects services currently being provided by existing organisations and, therefore, the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 1981 may apply to this Contract. As such prospective Bidders should seek their own legal advice with regards to TUPE;d) The Council does not hold any TUPE Information and Bidders will need to contact current Providers whose TUPE Contact Points are shown in Appendix 6 to the ITT;e) The Tender will be Reopened every 6 to 12 months for the addition, subject to passing evaluation, of Providers to the Tier 2 List - full details are contained in the ITT documents;f) The Tier 1 List will be Refreshed every 2 to 4 years - full details are contained in the ITT documents;g) The Council will not allow Sub-Contractors for the provision of any Services under any Agreement emanating from this procurement process. Additional information: The contract term is 5 years with the option to extend for up to a further 5 years. Renewal: The contract term is 5 years with the option to extend for up to a further 5 years. Please refer to tender documents ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023596-2021 | | Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £225,000,000 | | Lots value | £225,000,000 | | 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | OLDBURY | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3DB | | 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 | TLG37 Sandwell | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85320000 - Social services ## Release History - 22 Sep 2021 at 15:04 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023596-2021 - 20 Sep 2021 at 18:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023381-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc - https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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