Specialist Adults Support in Somerset - Dynamic Purchasing System

Opportunity overview

Providers must apply for each individual service type subject to the criteria of each service type detailed in the individual specifications, as listed below; • Residential • Supported Living • Domiciliary Care • Day Opportunities and Community Outreach • Employment Support • Respite including Short Breaks

Lot 1 — Residential

2.1 Individuals eligible for Residential Care Services will be aged 18 years and over and have an assessed need that meets the National Minimum Eligibility Threshold and have been assessed as requiring 24-hour accommodation and support which is to be provided in the form of residential care services. The service described in the Specification will be available 24 hour per day, 365/6 days per year.

Estimated lot value including VAT: £235.2m

Initial contract ends: 31 March 2029

Extension: There is the option to extend the duration for up to a further 60 months.

Lot 2 — Supported Living

Supported Living: (As per CQC Definition.) By supported living we mean schemes that provide personal care to people as part of the support that they need to live in their own homes. The personal care is provided under separate contractual arrangements to those for the person’s housing.

Estimated lot value including VAT: £490.0m

Initial contract ends: 31 March 2029

Extension: There is the option to extend the duration for up to a further 60 months.

Lot 3 — Domiciliary Care

Domiciliary Care: As defined by CQC: By domiciliary care we mean care delivered to people living in single household accommodation that is owned or occupied by the person receiving care, and that occupation is entirely independent of the care arrangements (which remain at all times a visiting arrangement).

Estimated lot value including VAT: £98.0m

Initial contract ends: 31 March 2029

Extension: There is the option to extend the duration for up to a further 60 months.

Lot 4 — Day Opportunities and Community Outreach

Day Opportunities and Community Outreach is defined as the provision of care and/or support and activities during the day and/or evening and/or weekend for the purpose of delivering outcomes specified in the Individual’s Care and Support Plan and/or to provide respite for an Individual’s carer. This could include offering a safe environment for a vulnerable person and/or a means of providing personal care.

Estimated lot value including VAT: £98.0m

Initial contract ends: 31 March 2029

Extension: There is the option to extend the duration for up to a further 60 months.

Lot 5 — Employment Support

The Provider will deliver Employment Support using models such as Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model or British Association of Supported Employment (BASE). Models such as these use an evidence-based approach to employment support, which supports people to achieve sustained employment by taking a “place and train” approach.

Estimated lot value including VAT: £9.8m

Initial contract ends: 31 March 2029

Extension: There is the option to extend the duration for up to a further 60 months.

Lot 6 — Respite incl. Short Breaks

Short Breaks: Individuals eligible for Short Breaks will be aged 18 years and over, who, or their Carer(s), have assessed needs which meet the National Minimum Eligibility Threshold and have been assessed as requiring a Short Break in order to support their current living arrangements and/or promote their independence and it is assessed that this break needs to be provided within a Respite care or short breaks environment.

Estimated lot value including VAT: £49.0m

Initial contract ends: 31 March 2029

Extension: There is the option to extend the duration for up to a further 60 months.

Contracting authority

Somerset Council Taunton, TA1 4DY, UKK23, United Kingdom Contact: Mr Steve Barker Email: stephen.barker@somerset.gov.uk Website: http://www.somerset.gov.uk

Procurement timetable and procedure

Procedure: Restricted procedure

Legal basis: 32014L0024

Submission deadline: 31 March 2029 at 12:00 am

Submission language: EN

CPV Classification

85000000 — Health and social work services

How to submit

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We examine the published participation conditions, service scope, geography, regulatory position, available evidence, mobilisation demands and commercial exposure with your team. We only confirm a full tender-writing engagement when the available information supports a responsible view that the provider meets the tender requirements.

If Specialist Adults Support in Somerset - Dynamic Purchasing System is a credible fit, we can map the scored requirements, gather operational evidence and build the response around the buyer documents. The qualification check and any writing support do not guarantee an award; the contracting authority makes the final decision.