Published date: 17 September 2020

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: 12 October 2020, 12pm

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

£0

Procurement reference

ASC089

Published date

17 September 2020

Closing date

12 October 2020

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

3 February 2021

Contract end date

2 February 2023

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?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

ASC089 - Promoting Independence - Care at Home Service

The Metropolitan Borough of Sandwell wishes to appoint 6 Contractor(s), which are registered with the Care Quality Commission, to provide a Promoting Independence - Care at Home Service in Sandwell.
The service will be provided on a short term basis to people who require care in their own home to ensure that their independence is maximised and that those people who formally enter into the care and support system do not unnecessarily grow dependent on it but strive to maximise their strengths and achieve their outcomes.
The Service will aim to reduce or delay unnecessary admission to acute services.
Tenderers should note that the Council has set rates for each element of the service - please refer to the ITT documents for further information in relation to costings.

The duration of the contract will be two (2) years from 3 February 2021 to 2 February 2023 with an option to extend by up to one (1) further, 3 February 2021 to 2 February 2024 (unless it is otherwise terminated in accordance with its terms or it is otherwise lawfully terminated).
The Council intends to use an evaluation model based solely on quality. The criteria, on which the tender will be evaluated, inclusive of weighting attached to each, are included in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation.


The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents.

In Order To View and Submit a Tender, you will be required to` Opt-In`.

For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the `Guidance for Suppliers` section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810.

Closing date: Monday 12th October 2020 @ 12noon

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Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

About the buyer

Contact name

Emily Cox

Address

PO Box 15888
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 9EN
United Kingdom

Telephone

0121 569 5973

Email

emily_coates@sandwell.gov.uk