Published date: 16 November 2016

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: 9 January 2017

Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

  • Other community, social and personal services - 98000000

Location of contract

West Midlands

Value of contract

£45,000,000 to £55,000,000

Procurement reference

HEREFCC-DN112769-54481789

Published date

16 November 2016

Closing date

9 January 2017

Contract start date

1 July 2017

Contract end date

30 June 2022

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

Promoting independence is the process of enabling individuals with eligible needs to remain in their own homes and helped to have their needs met through innovative ways. In addition, this service will be designed to enable early intervention to prevent people from requiring more intensive services and reduce demand on commissioned services in line with the wellbeing principles which are incorporated in the Care Act 2014.
The scope of this Service includes enabling people to live in their own home as independently as possible in line with a reablement ethos; with the provision of a broad range of support services including but not limited to: assisting with dressing, washing, bathing and preparation of meals and drinks.
In addition, commissioners will be seeking a community based approach to supporting individuals and using existing assets in the community, coordinating the services around the needs of the individual and being person centred.


More information

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About the buyer

Contact name

Mark Cage

Address

Council Offices
Plough Lane
Hereford
HR4 0LE
UK

Telephone

+44 1432383605

Email

mark.cage@herefordshire.gov.uk

Website

https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk