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title: "Innovative Platform for Home Based Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-037156"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF RICHMOND UPON THAMES"
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# Innovative Platform for Home Based Services

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF RICHMOND UPON THAMES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037156

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## Summary

The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames is seeking services for the provision of reablement, domiciliary care, and live-in services through an Innovative Platform for Home Based Services. The platform will be operational for an initial 10-year period with the potential for a further 10-year extension. Providers can join the platform at any time, with no restrictions on the number of appointed providers, subject to meeting evaluation methodology and award criteria. The procurement process includes six lots covering different services for Richmond and Wandsworth.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the health and social work services sector to participate in a long-term service provision contract. Companies specialising in domiciliary care, recovery period and reablement services, and live-in care are well-suited to compete. The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and Wandsworth are the buying organisations, offering a stable platform for service providers to deliver essential services in the specified locations over an extended period. Interested providers can engage with the platform by expressing interest or submitting questionnaires throughout the platform's lifetime, offering flexibility and a transparent contracting process.

## Notice

The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames proposes to establish a platform for the provision of reablement, domiciliary care and live-in services. Providers can apply to join the platform at any time. There are no restrictions to the number of providers who can be appointed to the platform, so long as they meet the Council's evaluation methodology and award criteria for appointment. The platform will be for an initial period of 10 years with the option for extension up to a further period of 10 years, subject to periodic reviews. To support the extended duration of the platform the contracting authority will publish further notices as may be necessary. In the spirit of the Shared Staffing Arrangement with the London Borough of Wandsworth, they are a named Authority under this PIN, able to use the platform for the named services, in addition to its other contractual arrangements from time to time. Full details of this tendering exercise are provided within the Tender documents

### Lot Information

Domiciliary Care Richmond

Under the Light Touch Regime the Authority has designed its own procedure. The contract opportunity is divided into six lots which reflect the Services to be delivered under the Platform. Lot 1 relates to Domiciliary Care Services for Richmond. There will be no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee granted by the Authority under the Platform in respect of the Services. It is anticipated that the platform will operate for at least ten years; however the platform could run beyond this term for a further period of ten years. The operation of the Platform will be reviewed by the Authority. Providers can express an interest to join the platform or complete and submit the online questionnaire associated to this tendering opportunity at any time during the lifetime of the platform. There is no limit to the number of providers who can be awarded onto to the Platform insofar as the requirements of the Authority are met. Additional information: The Authority reserves the right to modify the platform during its operation. The Authority also reserves the right to terminate the operation of the platform at any time. Refer to the Tender documents for further information

Recovery Period and Reablement Services Richmond

Under the Light Touch Regime, the Authority has designed its own procedure. The contract opportunity is divided into six lots which reflect the Services to be delivered under the Platform. Lot 2 relates Recovery Period and Reablement Services for Richmond. There will be no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee granted by the Authority under the Platform in respect of the Services. It is anticipated that the platform will operate for at least ten years; however, the platform could run beyond this term for a further period of ten years. The operation of the Platform will be reviewed by the Authority. Providers can express an interest to join the platform or complete and submit the online questionnaire associated to this tendering opportunity at any time during the lifetime of the platform. There is no limit to the number of providers who can be awarded onto to the Platform insofar as the requirements of the Authority are met. Additional information: The Authority reserves the right to modify the platform during its operation. The Authority also reserves the right to terminate the operation of the platform at any time. Refer to the Tender documents for further information.

Live in Care Services Richmond

Under the Light Touch Regime, the Authority has designed its own procedure. The contract opportunity is divided into six lots which reflect the Services to be delivered under the Platform. Lot 3 relates to Live in Services for Richmond. There will be no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee granted by the Authority under the Platform in respect of the Services. It is anticipated that the platform will operate for at least ten years; however, the platform could run beyond this term for a further period of ten years. The operation of the Platform will be reviewed by the Authority. Providers can express an interest to join the platform or complete and submit the online questionnaire associated to this tendering opportunity at any time during the lifetime of the platform. There is no limit to the number of providers who can be awarded onto to the Platform insofar as the requirements of the Authority are met. Additional information: The Authority reserves the right to modify the platform during its operation. The Authority also reserves the right to terminate the operation of the platform at any time. Refer to the Tender documents for further information.

Domiciliary Care Services in Wandsworth

Under the Light Touch Regime, the Authority has designed its own procedure. The contract opportunity is divided into six lots which reflect the Services to be delivered under the Platform. Lot 4 relates to Domiciliary Care Services for Wandsworth to support its contingency planning arrangements. There will be no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee granted by the Authority under the Platform in respect of the Services. It is anticipated that the platform will operate for at least ten years; however, the platform could run beyond this term for a further period of ten years. The operation of the Platform will be reviewed by the Authority. Providers can express an interest to join the platform or complete and submit the online questionnaire associated to this tendering opportunity at any time during the lifetime of the platform. There is no limit to the number of providers who can be awarded onto to the Platform insofar as the requirements of the Authority are met. Additional information: The Authority reserves the right to modify the platform during its operation. The Authority also reserves the right to terminate the operation of the platform at any time. Refer to the Tender documents for further information.

Recovery Period and Reablement Services Wandsworth

Under the Light Touch Regime, the Authority has designed its own procedure. The contract opportunity is divided into six lots which reflect the Services to be delivered under the Platform. Lot 5 relates to Recovery Period and Reablement Services for Wandsworth to support its contingency planning arrangements. There will be no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee granted by the Authority under the Platform in respect of the Services. It is anticipated that the platform will operate for at least ten years; however, the platform could run beyond this term for a further period of ten years. The operation of the Platform will be reviewed by the Authority. Providers can express an interest to join the platform or complete and submit the online questionnaire associated to this tendering opportunity at any time during the lifetime of the platform. There is no limit to the number of providers who can be awarded onto to the Platform insofar as the requirements of the Authority are met. Additional information: The Authority reserves the right to modify the platform during its operation. The Authority also reserves the right to terminate the operation of the platform at any time. Refer to the Tender documents for further information.

Live in Care Services Wandsworth

Under the Light Touch Regime, the Authority has designed its own procedure. The contract opportunity is divided into six lots which reflect the Services to be delivered under the Platform. Lot 6 relates to Live in Care Services for Wandsworth to support its contingency planning arrangements. There will be no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee granted by the Authority under the Platform in respect of the Services. It is anticipated that the platform will operate for at least ten years; however, the platform could run beyond this term for a further period of ten years. The operation of the Platform will be reviewed by the Authority. Providers can express an interest to join the platform or complete and submit the online questionnaire associated to this tendering opportunity at any time during the lifetime of the platform. There is no limit to the number of providers who can be awarded onto to the Platform insofar as the requirements of the Authority are met. Additional information: The Authority reserves the right to modify the platform during its operation. The Authority also reserves the right to terminate the operation of the platform at any time. Refer to the Tender documents for further information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003140-2024 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £249,245,180 |
| Lots value | £249,245,180 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £250,445,180 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF RICHMOND UPON THAMES |
| Additional buyers | LONDON BOROUGH OF WANDSWORTH |
| Locality | TWICKENHAM |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW1 3BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI34 Wandsworth |
| Local authority | Wandsworth |
| Electoral ward | Wandsworth Town |
| Westminster constituency | Putney |
| Delivery location | TLI34 Wandsworth, TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 35 |
| Supplier names | ABSOLUTE CARE SERVICES; ALLIED HEALTH SERVICES; ALPENBEST; AMBER HOME CARERS; ASPIRE CARE SERVICES; CARE OUTLOOK; ELEADA CARE SERVICE; ELEADA CARE SERVICES; FOCUS CARE LINK; GOLDCREST HEALTHCARE SERVICE; GOLDCREST HEALTHCARE SERVICES; HAVEN CARE; HOLISTIC COMMUNITY CARE; INFINITY CARE SERVICES; INIFINITY CARE SERVICES; KADAR CARE SERVICE; MANAGING CARE; MAYFAIR; MAYFAIR HOMECARE; MEDACS HEALTH SERVICE; MEDACS HEALTHCARE; NEMA HOME CARE; NEMA HOMECARE; OASIS CARE AND TRAINING; OASIS CARE AND TRAINING AGENCY; PRIME WAY CARE; REEDSFIELD CARE; THE SOCIAL CARE; TRINITY 365 CARE; UK STAR; UK STAR CARE; VITAL CARE AND SUPPORT; WESTMINSTER HOMECARE; YUCCA RECRUITMENT AGENCY; YUCCA RECRUITMENT AGENCYLTD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2024 at 19:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003140-2024
- 24 Nov 2023 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034828-2023
- 20 Oct 2022 at 15:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029647-2022
- 29 Sep 2022 at 11:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027311-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.richmond.gov.uk
- http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk
- https://wla.esourcingportal.com/current_opportunities.cfm
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=729727580
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=826217452

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