Shropshire Council is using Delta eSourcing to run this tender exercise
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| Title: | AMCV 333 - Barleyfield House Respite Provision for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism |
| Notice type: | UK4: Tender notice |
| Authority: | Shropshire Council |
| Nature of contract: | Services |
| Procedure: | Above threshold - Open procedure |
| Short Description: | Shropshire Council is dedicated to providing high-quality residential respite care for adults with learning disabilities, supporting families in their caregiving roles. The current contract for residential respite care services is set to expire in September 2025. The home, located in Shropshire, is registered with the Care Quality Commission to accommodate up to four residents. It primarily offers planned respite care but is also equipped to handle emergency respite requests at short notice. All places within the home are contracted by Shropshire Council. The property is leased by Shropshire Council, and the successful tenderer will be required to enter into a license agreement or equivalent to cover the occupation of the home. The form of the license agreement is included with the tender documents. Shropshire Council invites tenders from providers for the care and support element of this service, including some hotel costs as outlined in the Finance Model schedule. Shropshire Council will act as the Commissioning Authority for the tender process. If the successful tenderer is not already registered with the Care Quality Commission, registration will be required following the award of the contract. The contract will be let for one year, with an option to extend for up to a further two years. The terms, conditions, and standards are contained in the enclosed sample form of contract, which will be reviewed periodically to ensure it includes the Council’s up-to-date contract clauses. Shropshire Council is tendering this service to meet the ongoing requirement of demonstrating Best Value. Providers tendering for these services are expected to identify improved efficiencies while maintaining a high-quality service. The Council seeks to appoint an innovative provider who: •Can meet the varied needs of up to 40 different residents. •Can develop the current service in line with the Council’s priorities. •Has a track record of providing high-quality residential respite services of a similar nature. •Has proven abilities to think imaginatively about service development and improvement. •Can demonstrate an awareness of local and national agendas for both health and social care. Performance of the home will be monitored and contribute to the Council’s overall performance framework. The Council supports the development of appropriate local performance targets by and for individual services. |
| Published: | 05/06/2025 13:31 |
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Scope
Description: Shropshire Council is dedicated to providing high-quality residential respite care for adults with learning disabilities, supporting families in their caregiving roles. The current contract for residential respite care services is set to expire in September 2025. The home, located in Shropshire, is registered with the Care Quality Commission to accommodate up to four residents. It primarily offers planned respite care but is also equipped to handle emergency respite requests at short notice. All places within the home are contracted by Shropshire Council.
The property is leased by Shropshire Council, and the successful tenderer will be required to enter into a license agreement or equivalent to cover the occupation of the home. The form of the license agreement is included with the tender documents.
Shropshire Council invites tenders from providers for the care and support element of this service, including some hotel costs as outlined in the Finance Model schedule. Shropshire Council will act as the Commissioning Authority for the tender process. If the successful tenderer is not already registered with the Care Quality Commission, registration will be required following the award of the contract.
The contract will be let for one year, with an option to extend for up to a further two years. The terms, conditions, and standards are contained in the enclosed sample form of contract, which will be reviewed periodically to ensure it includes the Council’s up-to-date contract clauses.
Shropshire Council is tendering this service to meet the ongoing requirement of demonstrating Best Value. Providers tendering for these services are expected to identify improved efficiencies while maintaining a high-quality service.
The Council seeks to appoint an innovative provider who:
•Can meet the varied needs of up to 40 different residents.
•Can develop the current service in line with the Council’s priorities.
•Has a track record of providing high-quality residential respite services of a similar nature.
•Has proven abilities to think imaginatively about service development and improvement.
•Can demonstrate an awareness of local and national agendas for both health and social care.
Performance of the home will be monitored and contribute to the Council’s overall performance framework. The Council supports the development of appropriate local performance targets by and for individual services.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Shrewsbury:-Social-work-services-with-accommodation./TU2M98VEMU
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/TU2M98VEMU
Total value (estimated):
GBP 1,390,065 including VAT
Description
Contract dates (estimated)
01/10/2025 to 30/11/2026
CPV Classifications:
85311000 - Social work services with accommodation.
Contract can be extended:
Yes
Extension Date:
30/11/2028
Delivery regions:
UKG22 Shropshire CC
Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Quality criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 40
Submission
Enquiry deadline: 30/06/2025 Tender submission deadline: 30/06/2025 Time: 12:00
Submission address and any special instructions: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/TU2M98VEMU
An electronic auction will be used: No
Languages that may be used for submission: English, Award decision date (estimated): 18/07/2025
Procedure
Procedure type: Open procedure
Contracting authority
Shropshire Council, PCLL-9577-QDZW
Guildhall, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury, SY3 8HQ, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1743252992, Email: procurement@shropshire.gov.uk
Contact: Procurement
Organisation type: REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Devolved regulations that apply: None