Published date: 8 January 2024

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 16 February 2024, 11:59pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£350,000,000 to £750,000,000

Procurement reference

OXFS001-DN704977-97911595

Published date

8 January 2024

Closing date

16 February 2024

Closing time

11:59pm

Contract start date

1 July 2024

Contract end date

30 June 2029

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

These services will cover adults over 18 years of age in Oxfordshire, although most of the Individuals using these services are likely to be older adults.

The services will cover Short Stay, which includes: planned and unplanned placements, respite and emergency admissions, and permanent placements.

Providers can apply for different Care Bands under the Framework:
• Care Band 1 - Residential Care
• Care Band 2 - Residential Specialist
• Care Band 3 - Nursing Care
• Care Band 4 a) - Nursing Specialist- Complex Physical Needs
• Care Band 4 b) - Nursing Specialist - Complex Mental Health Needs/ Complex Dementia Needs
• Care Band 5 - Specialist Plus Care

There is no limit as to what bands providers can apply for. Details of what each band requires is set out in the Service Specification.

This Framework is for Care Homes within the Oxfordshire area. The subject matter of this procurement process relates to the delivery of services which are listed to in Schedule 3 to the regulations. As such, the procurement process adopted by the Commissioners has been developed in accordance with Regulation 76 of the regulations and in particular in accordance with the fundamental public procurement principles of transparency and equal treatment.

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://procontract.due-north.com

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address.

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://procontract.due-north.com by searching for DN704977 or Light Touch Framework for Care Homes for Adults


About the buyer

Contact name

Laura Kelson

Address

County Hall
Oxford
OX1 1ND
United Kingdom

Email

laura.kelson@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Website

http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk