CP2079-21 Block Personal Care

Devon County Council is interested in procuring a number of small block contract arrangements for Personal Care in particular locations within Devon.

There has been an increase in community social care demand and even though market sufficiency has increased there hasn't been enough increase to meet demand.

Data has been reviewed to identify the locations and volumes of the block contracts required, with a sharper focus on electoral wards including run groupings and postcode breakdowns.

The proposed block contracts will have the following features:

Not in scope: Night sleep & waking night support is not in scope of this contract.

As a Key quality requirement, the Provider MUST have an overall CQC quality rating of Requires Improvement or above. Providers with any key line of enquiry currently rated as Inadequate by the CQC will not be eligible.

BIDDER EVENT*** Bidders are invited to a virtual launch event for this opportunity to familiarise bidders with the tender documentation and process:

Date: 9/8/21

Time: 15.00 - 16.30pm

Interested bidders should email (socialcarebusinessrelations-mailbox@devon.gov.uk) to register and book a place. This email address must only be used to arrange attendance at this event.