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title: "UKRI-1599 UKRI Emergency Care Benefit"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03234a"
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# UKRI-1599 UKRI Emergency Care Benefit

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03234a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) seeking a provider for the "UKRI Emergency Care Benefit," which aims to offer emergency caregiving services for childcare, eldercare, and adult care across the UK. Classified under daycare services, this tender is currently in the award stage, with the procurement method being an open procedure. Key dates include the contract signing on 14 July 2022, and the availability of redacted contract documents expected within 30 days of the award announcement. The initial contract covers a period of two years, with the potential for renewal and expansion in user numbers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in emergency care services, particularly those focused on childcare and eldercare. Companies capable of delivering reliable, short-notice caregiving solutions would be well-positioned to compete, given UKRI's commitment to family-friendly employment policies. With an anticipated call for increased service capacity and user numbers, both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and larger providers may find valuable prospects in responding to this award.

## Notice

** This is a Contract Award Notice not a call for competition** UKRI wish to commission a supplier who would provide emergency caring responsibilities to UKRI staff surrounding childcare, eldercare, and adult care within the UK. The Emergency Care benefit is designed to support all working families and carers across UKRI, in line with UKRI's commitment to providing family-friendly employment conditions which is followed and supported via enhanced UKRI policies in this area.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

**This is a Contract Award Notice, not a call for competition** UKRI wish to commission a supplier who would provide emergency caring responsibilities to UKRI staff surrounding childcare, eldercare, and adult care within the UK. The Emergency Care benefit is designed to support all working families and carers across UKRI, in line with UKRI's commitment to providing family-friendly employment conditions which is followed and supported via enhanced UKRI policies in this area. The objective of the care provision is to give UKRI employees access to a reliable service of emergency care that can be provided at short notice which will enable them to attend work and carry out their normal duties. Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

Options: The proposed Contract will be for a duration of 2 (two) years with an option to extend for 2 (two) further 1 (one) year periods (1 year + 1 year) and with an option to increase the number of users over the course of the contract period.The initial roll-out of the contract will be for 5000 users and may be increased to 8000 over the course of the contract period.

Renewal: The proposed initial Contract will be for a duration of 2 (two) years with an option to extend for 2 (two) further 1 (one) year periods (1 year + 1 year) and with an option to increase the number of users over the course of the contract period from 5000 to 8000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020481-2022 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 18 May 2022 - 19 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £280,000 |
| Lots value | £280,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £140,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312100 - Daycare services

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2022 at 13:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020481-2022
- 17 Mar 2022 at 16:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007344-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=707607592
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Daycare-services./79257X7PQ3
- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

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