Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Blackpool Council
PO Box 4
Blackpool
FY1 1NA
Contact
Mrs Jenna Douthwaite
jenna.douthwaite@blackpool.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1253477752
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD42 - Blackpool
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Person Centred Home Care (Ancillary Provision)
Reference number
DN702893
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Blackpool Council has developed a common approach to procurement of home care services
for the local population.
Our key priority is commissioning quality Person Centred Home Care Services that are fit for
purpose and flexible to changing needs across the Blackpool area. Our vision is for ethical
home care to support sector wide improvements.
The Council is seeking a maximum of 3 providers to work as ancillary providers to
supplement the existing cohort of contracted providers to deliver person centred home care
for adults, including Older Adults, people with physical disabilities and supporting people
with mental health needs.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £663,540
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD42 - Blackpool
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
There is no guarantee of business or volume of work. Packages of care commissioned under the contract will be on a spot purchase basis.
The Council reserves the right to identify packages of care to be offered to the ancillary
providers and to select which provider is commissioned to deliver individual packages of
care, based on suitability, (including availability, capacity and compatibility), and the
Council’s business need.
It is the Council’s intention to award a contract to a maximum of three highest scoring
bidders at the conclusion of the tender process.
It is anticipated that the contract term will be from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025, with the
option to extend annually for 4 years (1 year + 1 year + 1 Year + 1 year) subject to demand,
contract review and budget availability.
Home care fees are set and reviewed by Blackpool Council annually and Providers are
required to accept the fee rate set by the Council as part of this tender. The Council reserves
the right to amend fee rates, including withdrawal or establishment of alternative fee rate
profiles.
The procurement is subject to the Light Touch Regime in accordance with the Public
Contract Regulations 2015.
Any published values within the notices are intended to reflect the authority's estimate of
potential contract value, and are in line with the current Light Touch Regime threshold.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Briars Homecare Services Ltd
Bolton
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £1 / Highest offer: £663,540 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Dignity in Life Ltd
Bolton
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £1 / Highest offer: £663,540 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SPRING FOUNTAIN (PRIVATE) LIMITED
Blackpool
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £1 / Highest offer: £663,540 taken into consideration