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title: "Sandwell Domiciliary Care Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030948"
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# Sandwell Domiciliary Care Service

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030948

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## Summary

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the Sandwell Domiciliary Care Service. This service falls under the health and social work services category and aims to appoint multiple providers to deliver domiciliary care to eligible individuals living in Sandwell. The service is anticipated to support 20,000 to 25,000 hours of care per week and offers opportunities for providers to join Tier 1 or Tier 2 lists. The procurement stage is currently active, and the council has set key dates and deadlines for the tender process.

This tender by the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council for the Domiciliary Care Service offers business growth opportunities for companies providing personal care and support services. Providers catering to the adult social care sector and those with experience in delivering community-based care are well-suited to compete for this contract. The Council's procurement method is open, providing a transparent and competitive environment for businesses looking to participate in the social care sector.

## Notice

ASC084 Domiciliary Care Service - Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council wishes to appoint 15 Providers to the Tier 1 List and an unlimited number of Providers to the Tier 2 List for the provision of Domiciliary Care to eligible individuals living in Sandwell. All Providers will be appointed to deliver the Service across the whole of the Borough of Sandwell. It is anticipated that the Service will support approximately 20,000 to 25 000 hours of care per week, however the amount of hours of care per week may vary during the duration of the Agreement.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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

ASC084 Domiciliary Care Service - Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council wishes to appoint 15 Providers to the Tier 1 List and an unlimited number of Providers to the Tier 2 List for the provision of Domiciliary Care to eligible individuals living in Sandwell. All Providers will be appointed to deliver the Service across the whole of the Borough of Sandwell. It is anticipated that the Service will support approximately 20,000 to 25 000 hours of care per week, however the amount of hours of care per week may vary during the duration of the Agreement.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 initial maximum hourly rate of PS16.00 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 September 2022 for an initial period of 5 years with the option of extending for up to an additional 5 years.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) Use of the Council's eBrokerage System for Referrals will be mandatory;d) 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;e) The Council does not hold any TUPE Information. Details of unsuccessful Incumbent Providers TUPE Contact Points will be sent to successful Bidders in the Award letters;f) The Tender will be Reopened every 6 to 12 months, or at such other times at the sole discretion of the Council, for the addition, subject to passing evaluation, of Providers to the Tier 2 List - full details are contained in the ITT documents;g) The Tier 1 List will be Refreshed every 2 to 4 years, or at such other times at the sole discretion of the Council, full details are contained in the ITT documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024863-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2032 |
| Recurrence | 6 to 12 months for additions to Tier 2, 2 to 4 years for Refresh of Tier 1 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £250,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 59 |
| Supplier names | 5 CARE SERVICES; ACTUAL CARE SERVICES; AREGON CARE; AWARDING CARE; BANKPLUS CARE SERVICES (REGISTERED AS BANKPLUS RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING; BRIGHTSIDE CARERS; CADOG HOMECARE LTD (SEA MILLS CARE; CARE AVENUES; CAREPOINT LTD TRADING AS ALTERNATIVE CARE; CHARTER CARE (WEST MIDLANDS; CHERISH HOME CARE; CM COMMUNITY CARE SERVICES; CSK SUPPORT 24; DELIGHT ESSENTIAL SERVICES UK LIMITED TRADING AS DOLPHIN HEALTHCARE SERVICES; DESIRED CARE 4 U; DHC MIDLANDS; DT CARE SERVICES; EDEN ADAPTIONS LTD (OMNIA SUPPORT; FREEDOM AND LIFESTYLE LIMITED TRADING AS MIDLANDS COMMUNITY HOMECARE; GREAT CARE HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES; HEALTHCARE 1ST CHOICE; HEBE HEALTHCARE; HOMECARE FOR YOU; HOMECARE4U; IGNITE HEALTH & HOMECARE SERVICES; INN CARE; INSPIRE YOU CARE; JLKARE AND SUPPORT; KENSINGTON COMMUNITY CARE (GLOUCESTER; KONASTONE HEALTHCARE; LIVING HOPE HEALTHCARE; LJM HOMECARE; LONDON CARE LTD TRADING AS CUSTOM CARE; MIDLAND CARE SUPPORT & ENABLEMENT; MONARCH CARE SERVICES; MY DOOR CARE; PBL CARE; PLEASANT VALLEY CARE; PRIMERA ASSISTED LIVING; PROPER HOME CARE; PRUDENT HEALTH SERVICES; RELAX CARE; SAGE CARE; SANDWELL CARE SERVICES; SECURE HEALTHCARE; SERENITY HOMECARE; SEVACARE (UK; SMETHWICK ASRA; SOLITAIRE HOMECARE SERVICES; SOLUTION2CARE SERVICES; STEPHEN SUPPORT SERVICES LTD TRADING AS CLEMENTS HEALTHCARE; TEMPLE MEAD CARE LTD TRADING AS ELITE CARE 24/7; THC CARE; THE SANDWELL CROSSROADS CARE ATTENDANT SCHEME; TRUST IN CARE; UNIQUE CARE NETWORK; UNIVERSAL CARE SERVICES (UK; WATRA CARE; WEST BROMWICH AFRICAN CARIBBEAN RESOURCE CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2022 at 16:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024863-2022
- 10 Jan 2022 at 20:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000688-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://prudenthealth.co.uk/Index.html
- http://www.careavenues.co.uk/
- http://www.hebehealthcare.co.uk/
- http://www.homecare-foryou.com/
- http://www.homecare4u.info/
- http://www.ljm-homecare.net/homecare_start.php
- https://5careservices.co.uk/
- https://awardingcare.co.uk/
- https://chartercare.co.uk/
- https://csksupport24.co.uk/
- https://customcare.co.uk/
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc
- https://inncareservices.co.uk/
- https://jlkare.co.uk/
- https://pblcare.com/
- https://primerahealthcare.co.uk/
- https://sage-care.co.uk/
- https://sandwellcareservices.com/
- https://securehealthcaresolutions.co.uk/
- https://sevacare.org.uk/
- https://solitairehomecare.co.uk/
- https://solution2careservices.co.uk/
- https://watracare.co.uk/
- https://www.alternativecare.co.uk/
- https://www.cadoghomecare.co.uk/
- https://www.cherishhomecare.co.uk/
- https://www.clementshealthcare.co.uk
- https://www.cmccs.com/
- https://www.desiredcare4u.co.uk
- https://www.diamondhomecare.co.uk/
- https://www.dolphinhealthcare.co.uk/
- https://www.dtcareservices.co.uk/
- https://www.elitecare247.co.uk
- https://www.greatcareservices.co.uk
- https://www.healthcarefirstchoicelimited.co.uk
- https://www.ignitehealth.co.uk/
- https://www.kensingtoncare.org.uk
- https://www.livinghopehealthcareltd.org
- https://www.midlandcommunityhomecare.co.uk
- https://www.midlandcse.co.uk
- https://www.monarchcareuk.com/
- https://www.omniasupport.co.uk/
- https://www.pleasantvalleycare.co.uk/
- https://www.properhomecare.co.uk
- https://www.relaxcare.co.uk/
- https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/
- https://www.sandwellcrossroads.org/
- https://www.serenityhomecare.co.uk/
- https://www.smethwickasra.co.uk/
- https://www.thccare.co.uk/
- https://www.trustin-care.co.uk/
- https://www.universalcareservices.co.uk
- https://www.wbacrc.org.uk/

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