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title: "Innovative Platform for Home Based Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03a4c6"
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# Innovative Platform for Home Based Services

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03a4c6

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## Summary

The Southampton City Council is planning a procurement process for the establishment of an Innovative Platform for Home Based Services. The platform will offer a range of care services for both adults and children, with no restrictions on the number of providers who can join. The initial contract period is set at 10 years, with potential for extension up to another 10 years. The buying organization, Southampton City Council, is located in Southampton, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 11th February 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the health and social work services industry to expand their operations. Companies specializing in home care, live-in care, complex care, and other related services would be well-suited to compete. Providers can apply to join the platform at any time during its operation, with the potential for long-term contracts up to 20 years. The contracting authority has provided detailed information within the tender documents to guide interested businesses in the application process and meeting the award criteria.

## Notice

Southampton City Council proposes to establish a platform for the provision of Home care, Live-In Care, Continuing Health Care (CHC) and Complex Care for Adults and Continuing Care (CC) and Complex Care for Children, Bridging Services, and Extra Care. 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 Councils award criteria and minimum financial and technical requirements. 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 PIN notices as may be necessary. NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Commissioning Board is a named partner under this published PIN as a call for competition and will have recourse to use the Platform and enter into contracts for the delivery of the services with successful tenderers. Full details of this tendering exercise are provided within the Tender documents.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Homecare

Under the Light Touch Regime the Council has designed its own procedure. The contract opportunity is divided into five lots which reflect the Services to be delivered under the Platform. Lot 1 relates to Homecare 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 Council. 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 The estimated aggregate value for Lot 1 over 20 years (10+10) is PS476,068,579 this incorporates a 1.5% Rate rise per year, accumulative and 1.5% Population increase per year, accumulative.

Lot 2 - Live in Care Services

Under the Light Touch Regime, the Council has designed its own procedure. The contract opportunity is divided into five lots which reflect the Services to be delivered under the Platform. Lot 2 relates to Live in 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 The estimated aggregate value for Lot 2 over 20 years (10+10) is PSPS41,630,840 this incorporates a 1.5% Rate rise per year, accumulative and 1.5% Population increase per year, accumulative.

Lot 3 - Continuing Health Care (CHC) and Complex Care for Adults and Continuing Care (CC) and Complex Care for Children

Under the Light Touch Regime, the Council has designed its own procedure. The contract opportunity is divided into five lots which reflect the Services to be delivered under the Platform. Lot 3 relates to Continuing Health Care (CHC) and Complex Care for Adults and Continuing Care (CC) and Complex Care for Children. 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 The estimated aggregate value for Lot 3 over 20 years (10+10) is PS332,656,741 this incorporates a 1.5% Rate rise per year, accumulative and 1.5% Population increase per year, accumulative

Lot 4 - Bridging Services

Under the Light Touch Regime, the Council has designed its own procedure. The contract opportunity is divided into five lots which reflect the Services to be delivered under the Platform. Lot 4 relates to Bridging 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 The estimated aggregate value for Lot 4 over 20 years (10+10) is PS30,884,903this incorporates a 1.5% Rate rise per year, accumulative and 1.5% Population increase per year, accumulative

Lot 5 - Extra Care

Under the Light Touch Regime, the Council has designed its own procedure. The contract opportunity is divided into five lots which reflect the Services to be delivered under the Platform. Lot 5 relates to Extra Care. 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 The estimated aggregate value for Lot 5 over 20 years (10+10) is PS64,736,932 this incorporates a 1.5% Rate rise per year, accumulative and 1.5% Population increase per year, accumulative

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006834-2023 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 Feb 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £945,977,955 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2023 at 08:33 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006834-2023
- 10 Feb 2023 at 14:42 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004213-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southampton.gov.uk
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login

## Provenance

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