Published date: 27 June 2022
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Contract summary
Industry
Health and social work services - 85000000
Location of contract
East Midlands
Value of contract
£27,800,000
Procurement reference
TD1866 DN611577
Published date
27 June 2022
Closing date
27 July 2022
Closing time
2pm
Contract start date
30 September 2022
Contract end date
29 September 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
Derby City Council is seeking to appoint an external Service Provider (Service Partner) for a project, which is in a couple of phases. Phase 1 is to refurbish, complete Ofsted registration, manage, operate and maintain two Properties as Children's Residential Homes, on behalf of the Council.
The aim of the project is to have the initial two Properties in Phase 1 in operation to provide additional Residential Placements for Derby City Council's looked after children by January 2023.
The Agreement will also include the potential to expand this by an additional four Residential Homes in Derby (Phase 2) if the concept is proved effective and demand evidenced in Phase 1. Therefore, a potential total of six properties throughout the Contract period.
The Council has scheduled an open day for Bidders to view and assess the two acquired Properties as part of the procurement process which will be held on Monday 11 July 2022. Please contact louise.junokas@derby.gov.uk to confirm your attendance by 5pm on Thursday 07 July 2022.
Bidders must be able to:
- Demonstrate similar experience.
- Ability to self-certify that they already have in place or will commit to obtain prior to the commencement of the contract, the levels of insurance cover indicated below will fail:
• Employer's liability insurance in accordance with any legal requirement for the time being in force in relation to any one claim or series of claims
• Public Liability Insurance - £10m
• Professional Indemnity Insurance - £5m
• Abuse and Molestation Insurance - £5m for each and every event.
- Confirm the manager responsible for overall day to day management of the Service will hold a Level 5 qualification in care or another recognised equivalent qualification and an appropriate management qualification, e.g. Level 5 in Management or Certificate in Management or equivalent.
- Demonstrate ability to meet Service outcomes, quality standards and sufficiency.
Service Provider must provide staffing which is able to respond to the complex needs of the children and young people 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, through a 24-hour physical staff presence. The Service Provider will work in close partnership to match the placements for these homes and work in partnership to provide wrap around services.
A cohort of 37 children and young people has been identified, with 10 of these currently being in or requiring a solo placement, and so could potentially be placed as part of this Contract
As part of the bid submission, Bidders are required to include the proposed scope of works required, specification and budget cost, together with a breakdown of costs for building works and professional fees.
More information
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The contract estimates start date is 30 September 2022 for an initial period of 7 years until 29 September 2029. There is an option to extend the contract for one further period of three years, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs. Maximum contract period is therefore ten years until 29 September 2032.
The contract value over the maximum 10 year period is £27,800,000 GBP.
Please note, suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation, must do so by 15:00 on 25 July 2022. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a comprehensive response. The deadline for returns is 14:00 on Wednesday 27 July 2022. Select the 'apply online' link in the bottom right hand corner of this notice, this will transfer you to the Councils e-tendering system https://www.eastmidstenders.org where you can express interest and obtain the documents, (please note we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system.
About the buyer
Contact name
Laura Rose
Address
Corporation Street
Derby
DE12FS
England
Telephone
01332 643272
Website
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