Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2016-06-02
Buyer: Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council
Country: UK
Region: UNITED KINGDOM
Contract type: Services
Procedure: Open procedure
CPV classification: 79711000: Alarm monitoring services | 85000000 | 85300000 | 98000000
Estimated value: 170000000 GBP
Submission deadline: 2016-07-20
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: Doncaster Council (DMBC) and Doncaster Clinical Commissioning Group (Doncaster CCG) are commissioning 6 Service Contracts and a Framework Contract of suppliers to provide care and support for service users living in the community of Doncaster.
The model is a strategic relationship with Strategic Lead Providers over 6 zones (Service Contract) accompanied by a Framework Contract of Additional Support Providers (ASP's). Strategic Lead Providers (SLP's) will be the operational partner that works with the Council to deliver significant change to culture and process regarding the way that care is delivered. They will be our primary deliverer of care in each of the localities. The Additional Support Providers will be additional resource to maintain a diverse market and choice for individuals. The Contract will be delivered in a phased approach which is set out within the Tender Documents.
Lots 1 to 6 will be awarded to a maximum of 6 and a minimum of 4 suppliers. The Lot allocation criteria is set out within the Tender Documents. Successful bidders in Lots 1 to 6 will be automatically meet the award criteria to be admitted onto Lot 7.
DMBC and Doncaster CCG are seeking to commission a range of services to support people to remain at home. This exercise will be conducted under Regulation 74 to 77 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (Light Touch Regime) and will create a Service Contract. The contract length will be 7 years with an option to extend for up to 3 years on an annual basis.
Due to the changing landscape of social care, financial uncertainties and the desire to use Strategic Lead Providers to develop services, it is anticipated that the full range of services will not be secured at the initial (Phase 0) tender stage. DMBC and Doncaster CCG will use, at its own discretion, the Strategic Lead Providers to secure further services such as, but not limited to Telecare, Extra Care, Intermediate Care, Support Planning, Money Management, other similar community based services or pilots of services.
1 of key requirements for the Strategic Lead Provider will be focussed on capability of being a strategic partner.
DMBC and Doncaster CCG will work over the life of the Contract in a partnership approach to refine elements of the service.
The evaluation criteria include a weighting of 80 % quality and 20 % price (based on volume discount (via rebate)). Details are set out within the tender documents.
Following Contract evaluation, The Council may, at it's own discretion, enter into discussion with successful providers on Lots 1 to 6 to further refine the Lot allocation. The purpose of this will be to ensure that there is satisfactory operational presence across Lots 1 to 6.
DMBC and Doncaster CCG are seeking to commission a range of services to support people to remain at home. This exercise will be conducted under Regulation 74 to 77 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (Light Touch Regime) and will create a Service Contract. The contract length will be 7 years with an option to extend for up to 3 years on an annual basis.
Due to the changing landscape of social care, financial uncertainties and the desire to use Strategic Lead Providers to develop services, it is anticipated that the full range of services will not be secured at the initial (Phase 0) tender stage. DMBC and Doncaster CCG will use, at its own discretion, the Strategic Lead Providers to secure further services such as, but not limited to Telecare, Extra Care, Intermediate Care, Support Planning, Money Management, other similar community based services or pilots of services.
1 of key requirements for the Strategic Lead Provider will be focussed on capability of being a strategic partner.
DMBC and Doncaster CCG will work over the life of the Contract in a partnership approach to refine elements of the service.
The evaluation criteria include a weighting of 80 % quality and 20 % price (based on volume discount (via rebate)). Details are set out within the tender documents.
Following Contract evaluation, The Council may, at it's own discretion, enter into discussion with successful providers on Lots 1 to 6 to further refine the Lot allocation. The purpose of this will be to ensure that there is satisfactory operational presence across Lots 1 to 6.


Award value: 170000000