--- title: "Light Touch Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Homecare Services to Rutland County Council" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-038321" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-038321" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-038321.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-038321.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2022-11-10" --- # Light Touch Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Homecare Services to Rutland County Council Buyer: RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-038321 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-038321) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-038321.json) ## Summary The Rutland County Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of homecare services through a Light Touch Dynamic Purchasing System. The contracting opportunity falls under the Health and social work services category. The procurement stage is currently active, with key dates including deadlines for supplier questions and submission of applications in November 2022. The project location is focused on Rutland County, UK. Interested suppliers can register on the East Mids tendering portal to express their interest in the project, which aims to promote independence and person-centred care. This public procurement opportunity created by Rutland County Council can benefit businesses engaged in providing homecare services within the health and social work sector. Companies offering personalised care models, social support services, and activities to maintain community connections would find this tender suitable for their expertise. Being a selective procurement method, the process allows for competitive bidding, with a focus on quality service provision and person-centred care delivery. Interested businesses should pay attention to the key deadlines and requirements to participate in this tender for potential growth opportunities. ## Notice The Council wishes to invite bidders to register as a supplier on a light touch Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the supply of services in respect of Homecare for Rutland County Council clients located in the district of Rutland. The overall aims of the Service are: to enable people who need care to be as independent, active and safe as possible; to prevent, delay or reduce people's care needs, so far as possible; and to work in an integrated, person-centred way. The scope of services to be provided in the DPS are as follows: - The Service will provide personal support and care within individuals' homes using an outcome-based personalised care model for those service users assessed as needing packages of care for short-, medium- or long-term duration, including as part of a care package of respite for a service user's carers. - The Service will also provide support for individuals to undertake appropriate activities and access social and community networks to maintain or regain their contact with the wider community where this is identified within their care and support plan. - The Service shall be responsive, flexible, reliable and maintain a person's dignity and respect at all times. The Services shall be accessible and delivered with understanding and without discrimination. - The support must be delivered in a person-centred way which is strength based and enabling. It must deliver all care in a way that encourages and supports Service Users to retain and regain independence whilst managing risk factors. - The Service must be provided in a way that supports the Service User's social, spiritual and emotional, as well as healthcare, needs This DPS Agreement is for an initial term of four years (until 31 December 2026) with an option to extend on an annual basis, depending on the Council's needs. There will be no guaranteed work under the DPS. This notice is to advertise and invite applications for Round 2 onwards. A notice was published to advertise and invite applications for Round 1 (2022/S 000-028284) Key project dates are: - Deadline for supplier questions (for Round 2) - 12 noon on 15th November 2022. For future rounds, the deadline for questions will be one week before the submission of applications. - Deadline for Submission of Selection - Questionnaire/Applications (the "deadline") (Round 2 only) - 12 noon on 22nd November 2022 - Questionnaire/Applications (the "deadline") (Round 3 only) - 12 noon on 5th December 2022 - Future Rounds (from Round 4 onwards) will take place every 3 months; information will be provided via a message on ProContract (East Mids tenders) The contract dates of the DPS are 01/01/2023 to 31/12/2026. To obtain more information and to express an interest in this project, suppliers must register on the East Mids tendering portal: https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Council wishes to invite bidders to register as a supplier on a light touch Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the supply of services in respect of Homecare for Rutland County Council clients located in the district of Rutland. The overall aims of the Service are: to enable people who need care to be as independent, active and safe as possible; to prevent, delay or reduce people's care needs, so far as possible; and to work in an integrated, person-centred way. The scope of services to be provided in the DPS are as follows: - The Service will provide personal support and care within individuals' homes using an outcome-based personalised care model for those service users assessed as needing packages of care for short-, medium- or long-term duration, including as part of a care package of respite for a service user's carers. - The Service will also provide support for individuals to undertake appropriate activities and access social and community networks to maintain or regain their contact with the wider community where this is identified within their care and support plan. - The Service shall be responsive, flexible, reliable and maintain a person's dignity and respect at all times. The Services shall be accessible and delivered with understanding and without discrimination. - The support must be delivered in a person-centred way which is strength based and enabling. It must deliver all care in a way that encourages and supports Service Users to retain and regain independence whilst managing risk factors. - The Service must be provided in a way that supports the Service User's social, spiritual and emotional, as well as healthcare, needs This DPS Agreement is for an initial term of four years (until 31 December 2026) with an option to extend on an annual basis, depending on the Council's needs. There will be no guaranteed work under the DPS. This notice is to advertise and invite applications for Round 2 onwards. A notice was published to advertise and invite applications for Round 1 (2022/S 000-028284) Key project dates are: - Deadline for supplier questions (for Round 2) - 12 noon on 15th November 2022. For future rounds, the deadline for questions will be one week before the submission of applications. - Deadline for Submission of Selection - Questionnaire/Applications (the "deadline") (Round 2 only) - 12 noon on 22nd November 2022 - Questionnaire/Applications (the "deadline") (Round 3 only) - 12 noon on 5th December 2022 - Future Rounds (from Round 4 onwards) will take place every 3 months; information will be provided via a message on ProContract (East Mids tenders) The contract dates of the DPS are 01/01/2023 to 31/12/2026. To obtain more information and to express an interest in this project, suppliers must register on the East Mids tendering portal: https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ Additional information: To access more information, suppliers must register on ProContract and express an interest in the project: https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?resetFilter=True&applyFilter=True&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21&v=1 Options: The Council may extend the duration of this Light Touch DPS on an annual basis depending on the needs of the Council ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031867-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Nov 2022 | | Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,920,000 | | Lots value | £6,920,000 | | 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 | RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | OAKHAM | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE15 6HP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Rutland | | Electoral ward | Oakham South | | Westminster constituency | Rutland and Stamford | | Delivery location | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 10 Nov 2022 at 15:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031867-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?resetFilter=True&applyFilter=True&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21&v=1 - https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ - https://www.rutland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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