Published date: 24 August 2018

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: 5 October 2018

Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£1,392,377

Procurement reference

STHEL001-DN361599-63279002

Published date

24 August 2018

Closing date

5 October 2018

Contract start date

14 January 2019

Contract end date

31 May 2021

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

St Helens Council is seeking to award a contract for the delivery of a Block End of Life Domiciliary Care Service within St Helens.

There are 2 distinct elements to the service -

Domiciliary Care between the hours of 7am and 11pm 365 days per year.

Carer Breaks to be available 24x7, 365 days per year.

This service will cover the whole of St Helens and be available to -

• people over the age of 18 and resident in St Helens who have a St Helens GP and with a life limiting condition with a 12 week end of life diagnosis (confirmed by a medical professional)

• carers supporting their family member at home and the family member meets the above criteria

The provider of this service will receive all referrals and is required to commence delivery of care or a break within 24 hours of receipt of a referral.

Contract will run for an initial period from 14th January 2019 to 31st May 2021, subject to an annual review, with an option of two 12-month extension periods.


About the buyer

Contact name

Nick Fletcher

Address

St Helens Council
Victoria Square
St Helens
WA10 1DY
England

Telephone

+44 1744673475

Email

nicholasfletcher@sthelens.gov.uk

Website

http://www.sthelens.gov.uk