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.
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.
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About the buyer
Contact name
Nick Fletcher
Address
St Helens Council
Victoria Square
St Helens
WA10 1DY
England
Telephone
+44 1744673475
nicholasfletcher@sthelens.gov.uk
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