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title: "Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System for Domiciliary Care Services in Sefton"
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# Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System for Domiciliary Care Services in Sefton

Buyer: SEFTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03a6e0

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## Summary

Sefton Council has issued a tender for a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS) for Domiciliary Care Services in Sefton. The procurement is under the Light Touch Regime of the PCR 2015 and is active. The procurement involves multiple lots such as Care at Home Services, Continuing Healthcare packages, and End of Life Care packages. The tender is part of the open procedure, with an estimated value of £80,000,000. The tender period ends on 20th March 2023, with a bid opening scheduled at the same date and time.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses in the health and social work services sector to provide a range of care services under different lots. Suppliers ranging from large-scale providers to SMEs have successfully won contracts in different localities. Businesses with experience in domiciliary care, mental health support, or community services would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Sefton Council, as the procuring entity, is the key buying organisation managing this PDPS tender for the benefit of both service providers and the community.

## Notice

Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System for Domiciliary Care Services in Sefton 2023 - 2033. Sefton Council wishes to set up a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS) for the provision of Care at Home Services. This PDPS is initially being established for the following lot listed below under the title Initial Lots. It is the Council's intention to establish additional lots during the lifetime of the PDPS. The potential lots are also listed below (no timeframes for the potential lots have been determined): Initial Lots * Lot 1 (a) = Care at Home Services - Tier 1 Providers in Locality 1 * Lot 1 (b) = Care at Home Services - Tier 1 Providers in Locality 2 * Lot 1 (c) = Care at Home Services - Tier 1 Providers in Locality 3 * Lot 2 = Care at Home Services - Tier 2 Providers (non-locality specific) Potential Lots * Lot 3 = Care at Home Services to support Children and their Family / Carers * Lot 4 = Continuing Healthcare packages * Lot 5 = End of Life Care packages * Lot 6 = Sitting Services (including support / respite for Carers) * Lot 7 = Reablement Services * Lot 8 = Winter Pressures / Hospital Discharge Services * Lot 9 = Community Support for People with Mental Health Conditions / Learning Disabilities * Lot 10 = Extra Care Housing Services a) Tier 1 contracts for specific localities will be awarded to successful bidders. These contracts will be for a period of three years. However, the Council, at its sole discretion, may extend the period for up to two years (either in a single extension, annual (12 month) extensions or separate extensions for periods that in total amount to a maximum two-year extension period from the expiry of the initial three-year contract period).

### Lot Information

Domiciliary Care Services - Tier 1 Providers in Locality 1

Domiciliary Care Tier 1 provider Locality 1, 3 years with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months

Options: 2 x 12 months after 36 or 48 months , up to a maximum of 5 years for Lot 1a.

Renewal: Either after 36 months, 48 months or 60 months depending on options being taken.

Domiciliary Care Services - Tier 1 Providers in Locality 2

Domiciliary Care Tier 1 provider Locality 2, 3 years with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months

Options: 2 x 12 months after 36 or 48 months , up to a maximum of 5 years for Lot 1b.

Renewal: Either after 36 months, 48 months or 60 months depending on options being taken.

Domiciliary Care Services - Tier 1 Providers in Locality 3

Domiciliary Care Tier 1 provider Locality 3, 3 years with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months

Options: 2 x 12 months after 36 or 48 months , up to a maximum of 5 years for Lot 1c.

Renewal: Either after 36 months, 48 months or 60 months depending on options being taken.

Lot 1 (a) = Care at Home Services - Tier 1 Provider in Locality 1 ranked 2

Lot 1 (a) = Care at Home Services - Tier 1 Provider in Locality 1 ranked 2nd. Tier 1 contracts for specific localities will be awarded to successful bidders. These contracts will be for a period of three years. However, the Council, at its sole discretion, may extend the period for up to two years (either in a single extension, annual (12 month) extensions or separate extensions for periods that in total amount to a maximum two-year extension period from the expiry of the initial three-year contract period).

Options: There are 2 12 month options for the contract awarded for Lot 1a following the 3 year core period of contract

Renewal: After 10 years

Lot 1 (b) = Care at Home Services - Tier 1 Provider in Locality 2 ranked 1

Lot 1 (b) = Care at Home Services - Tier 1 Provider in Locality 2 ranked 1st. Tier 1 contracts for specific localities will be awarded to successful bidders. These contracts will be for a period of three years. However, the Council, at its sole discretion, may extend the period for up to two years (either in a single extension, annual (12 month) extensions or separate extensions for periods that in total amount to a maximum two-year extension period from the expiry of the initial three-year contract period).

Options: There are 2 ,12 month options for the contract awarded for Lot 1b following the 3 year core period of contract

Renewal: POTENTIALLY AFTER 10 YRS WHEN THE PDPS EXPIRES

Lot 1 (b) = Care at Home Services - Tier 1 Provider in Locality 2 ranked 2

Lot 1 (b) = Care at Home Services - Tier 1 Provider in Locality 2 ranked 2nd. Tier 1 contracts for specific localities will be awarded to successful bidders. These contracts will be for a period of three years. However, the Council, at its sole discretion, may extend the period for up to two years (either in a single extension, annual (12 month) extensions or separate extensions for periods that in total amount to a maximum two-year extension period from the expiry of the initial three-year contract period).

Options: There are 2 ,12 month options for the contract awarded for Lot 1b following the 3 year core period of contract

Renewal: POTENTIALLY AFTER 10 YRS WHEN THE PDPS EXPIRES

Lot 1 (c) = Care at Home Services - Tier 1 Provider in Locality 3 rankled 1

Lot 1 (c) = Care at Home Services - Tier 1 Provider in Locality 3 ranked 1st. Tier 1 contracts for specific localities will be awarded to successful bidders. These contracts will be for a period of three years. However, the Council, at its sole discretion, may extend the period for up to two years (either in a single extension, annual (12 month) extensions or separate extensions for periods that in total amount to a maximum two-year extension period from the expiry of the initial three-year contract period).

Options: There are 2 ,12 month options for the contract awarded for Lot 1b following the 3 year core period of contract

Renewal: POTENTIALLY AFTER 10 YRS WHEN THE PDPS EXPIRES

Lot 1 (c) = Care at Home Services - Tier 1 Provider in Locality 3 rankled 2

Lot 1 (c) = Care at Home Services - Tier 1 Provider in Locality 3 ranked 2nd. Tier 1 contracts for specific localities will be awarded to successful bidders. These contracts will be for a period of three years. However, the Council, at its sole discretion, may extend the period for up to two years (either in a single extension, annual (12 month) extensions or separate extensions for periods that in total amount to a maximum two-year extension period from the expiry of the initial three-year contract period).

Options: There are 2 ,12 month options for the contract awarded for Lot 1b following the 3 year core period of contract

Renewal: POTENTIALLY AFTER 10 YRS WHEN THE PDPS EXPIRES

Lot 2 = Care at Home Services - Tier 2 Providers (non-locality specific)

Lot 2 = Care at Home Services - Tier 2 Providers (non-locality specific) For the period: For the period - 1st August 2023 to 31st July 2033.

Renewal: POTENTIALLY AFTER 10 YRS WHEN THE PDPS EXPIRES

Winter Pressures / Hospital Discharge Services

Winter Pressures / Hospital Discharge Services -This is a potential future lot that may be activated during the 10 year life of the PDPS

Renewal: POTENTIALLY AFTER 10 YRS WHEN THE PDPS EXPIRES

Community Support for People with Mental Health Conditions / Learning Disabilities

Community Support for People with Mental Health Conditions / Learning Disabilities-This is a potential future lot that may be activated during the 10 year life of the PDPS

Renewal: POTENTIALLY AFTER 10 YRS WHEN THE PDPS EXPIRES

Extra Care Housing Services

Extra Care Housing Services-This is a potential future lot that may be activated during the 10 year life of the PDPS

Renewal: POTENTIALLY AFTER 10 YRS WHEN THE PDPS EXPIRES

Lot 1 (a) = Care at Home Services - Tier 1 Provider in Locality 1 ranked 1

Lot 1 (a) = Care at Home Services - Tier 1 Provider in Locality 1 ranked 1st. Tier 1 contracts for specific localities will be awarded to successful bidders. These contracts will be for a period of three years. However, the Council, at its sole discretion, may extend the period for up to two years (either in a single extension, annual (12 month) extensions or separate extensions for periods that in total amount to a maximum two-year extension period from the expiry of the initial three-year contract period).

Options: There are 2 12 month options for the contract awarded for Lot 1a following the 3 year core period of contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029057-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| 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 | 3 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 10 years from commencement date |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SEFTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 3NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Derby |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 13 |
| Supplier names | C4 CARE; CARE CONNECT; CARING CONNECTIONS; CERA HOMECARE; DELTA CARE; HIGHLAND ORNATE; ICARE; LOCAL SOLUTIONS; QUARTZ CARE; RAINBOW CARE SOLUTIONS; THE CARE TRUST; VERITY GROUP; WARRENCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2023 at 08:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029057-2023
- 20 Feb 2023 at 14:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005041-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sefton.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com

## Provenance

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