Published date: 8 May 2018

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 13 July 2017

Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

  • Social work and related services - 85300000

  • Social work services - 85310000

    • Social work services without accommodation - 85312000

    • Social services - 85320000

    • Other community, social and personal services - 98000000

Location of contract

B69 9EN

Value of contract

£7,000,000

Procurement reference

ITT052 - AWARD

Published date

8 May 2018

Closing date

13 July 2017

Contract start date

1 March 2018

Contract end date

28 February 2021

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Restricted procedure

A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

The Metropolitan Borough Council of Sandwell wishes to appoint a number of organisations to a framework agreement to provide A Community Care and Support Service (Domiciliary Care) to eligible individuals living in Sandwell. It is anticipated that the framework will support 10 - 12,000 hours of care per week

The Service will provide a broad range of personal care and support services to eligible citizens aimed at enabling individuals to maintain and recover maximum independence, support their wellbeing, provide support to individuals who have recently left hospital and ultimately allow people to remain living in their own homes.

The Service will be provided to eligible Adults (over 18 years of age). Service user groups may include; Older Adults, including those with Dementia, Individuals with Physical Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health Issues and Sensory Impairments.

The Borough of Sandwell comprises of the six towns - Oldbury, West Bromwich, Wednesbury, Tipton, Smethwick & Rowley Regis

The Council intends to procure services within the following locations:

Lot 1 - Smethwick and Oldbury (30% of demand)
Lot 2 - Tipton and Rowley Regis (30% of demand)
Lot 3 - Wednesbury and West Bromwich (40% of demand)

The Council intends to appoint up to 10 Community Care and Support Service (Domiciliary Care) framework contractors. All contractors will be appointed to deliver services in the Lot 3 area which has the highest service demand and in addition to deliver services in either the Lot 2 or Lot 1 area.

A maximum hourly rate of £13.74 for the service has been set by the Council until 1/4/2019 following which an annual review will allow rates to be varied to reflect any upward pressures in the sector . Contractors will be required to provide a high quality service that aligns with Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council vision for Adult Social Care and whilst participating in the further implementation of the personalisation agenda, giving citizens greater choice and control in this process.

The Contract will commence 1st March 2018 and for a period of three years with an option for a 1 year extension with agreement of both parties.

Suitably qualified and experienced persons and organisations can view the full tender documentation that includes the PQQ, ITT questionnaire; detailed specification(s) and a copy of the Council's standard Terms and Conditions of Contract by registering on Sandwell's In-tend e-procurement system.

Pre Qualification Questionnaires must be submitted no later than 12.00 noon, 17 July 2017 via Sandwell's In-Tend Supplier portal :
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc

The Council intends to use an evaluation model based on quality and price. The criteria, on which tenders will be evaluated, inclusive of weighting attached to each, will be included within the procurement documents.

Contractors should note that ther...


Award information

Awarded date

15 December 2017

Contract start date

1 March 2018

Contract end date

28 February 2021

Total value of contract

£0

This contract was awarded to 8 suppliers.

Black Country Housing Group

Address

134 High Street, Blackheath, West Midlands, United Kingdom, B650EE

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Carewatch Care Services Ltd

Address

Building 420, 2nd Floor, Block C, Silbury Court East, Silbury Boulevard, , Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, MK9 2AF

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Castlerock Recruitment Group Ltd

Address

Units 12 & 13 Waterside Court, St Helens Technology Campus, St Helens, Merseyside, United Kingdom, WA9 1UA

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Charter Care (West Midlands) Limited

Address

84 Birmingham Street, Oldbury, West Midlands, United Kingdom, B69 4EB

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

DHC Midlands Ltd

Address

First Floor, Old School House, Church Road, Netherton, West Midlands, United Kingdom, DY2 0LY

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Homecare4u ltd

Address

Birmingham , 17 pages lane, United Kingdom, B436ll

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

London Care Ltd (trading as Custom Care)

Address

3 Olympic Way, Wembley, Middlesex, United Kingdom, HA9 0NP

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Tipton Home Care Limited

Address

Bloomfield Road, 5 Venuture Business Park, Tipton, West Midlands, United Kingdom, DY49ET

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No


About the buyer

Contact name

Richard Lowe

Address

PO Box 15888
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 9EN
United Kingdom

Telephone

0121 569 5597

Email

richard_lowe@sandwell.gov.uk