Published date: 16 August 2021

This notice was replaced on 2 November 2021

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 2 November 2021)

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.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Social work and related services - 85300000

Location of contract

North East

Value of contract

£681,000

Procurement reference

S7982(1)

Published date

16 August 2021

Closing date

16 September 2021

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 February 2022

Contract end date

31 January 2025

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

Day opportunities for adults with dementia. The service will include a centre-based day care service delivered from Haven Court, McAnany Avenue, South Shields, NE34 0JP to deliver 14 sessions per week with a maximum of 14 people per session, operating 7 days per week (196 places per week). The service will also provide an individual support brokerage service to assist people with dementia and their carers to access neighbourhood opportunities, that are either already commissioned at a neighbourhood level or delivered through the use of a direct payment.

This procurement is undertaken under Chapter 3 of Part 2 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (also known as the "light touch" regime). The process adopted uses the primary methodology of an open tender, but the Council reserves the right to make such adjustments as are required to facilitate the process. The Council will ensure that the tender process is, and will remain, fair and transparent.

The initial contract terms is 3 years with the option to extend by period or periods of up to 24 months. The annual fixed price for this contract is £227,000.

To apply please go to: https://procontract.due-north.com/Login


More information

Previous notice about this procurement

Market Engagement - Day Opportunities for Adults with Dementia

  • Early engagement
  • Published 1 June 2021

Additional text

Bidding documents are available at: https://www.procontract.due-north.com/Login. Reference number DN560557


About the buyer

Contact name

Karen Dixon

Address

Town Hall, Westoe Road
South Shields
NE332RL
England

Telephone

07585 966533

Email

karen.dixon@southtyneside.gov.uk

Website

https://www.southtyneside.gov.uk/