Long Term Care and Support and Reablement

The provision of care and support delivered in the home of Camden residents in the ‘Central Neighbourhood’ aged 18 and over who will draw on care and support on a longer term basis. The tender was let under the Social and Other Specific Services (Light Touch Regime) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 which allowed the Council to design a flexible procedure provided that it complied with the principles of equal treatment and transparency. A one-stage process was used where suppliers were required to submit responses to both Selection Criteria and Award Criteria. Following evaluation of the Selection Criteria, and after any tie break principles were applied as described in the published tender documents, the five highest scoring tenderers for Lot 1 were evaluated against the Award Criteria

The tender fell under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. This allows the Council to design its own procedure provided that it: Compiles with the principles of equal treatment and transparency. Carries out the procedure in conformity with the information included, and Sets time limits that are reasonable and proportionate. A one-stage process was used where suppliers were required to submit responses to both Selection Criteria (assessing technical capacity and experience) and Award Criteria (assessing proposals for delivering the service). Following evaluation of the Selection Criteria, the five highest scoring tenderers had their Award Criteria evaluated. The contract was awarded to the tenderer with the highest score (Award Criteria and Price) Rather Home ltd They demonstrated a robust implementation plan with timescales, achievable milestones, staffing action plan, details of partnership development and provided a communication plan with key actions for each target audience. They also provided a proportionate and timely response to the safeguarding scenario including their process, organisational awareness, embedding learning, involving family and reporting practices. There was strong evidence of local recruitment and connections to the local community was provided. Furthermore, they demonstrated an understanding of strengths-based approaches with examples that substantiated their approach. Significant evidence of staff training was provided and an emphasis on the resident voice in managing quality.

The provision of care and support delivered in the home of Camden residents in the ‘North West Locality’ aged 18 years or over who would benefit from a reablement service. The tender was let under the Social and Other Specific Services (Light Touch Regime) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015, which allowed the Council to design a flexible procedure provided that it complied with the principles of equal treatment and transparency. A one-stage process was used where suppliers were required to submit responses to both Selection Criteria and Award Criteria. Following evaluation of the Selection Criteria, and after any tie break principles were applied as described in the published tender documents, the five highest scoring tenderers for Lot 2 were evaluated against the Award Criteria. ,

• Long Term Care Central Neighbourhood
• Num offers: 31
• Value: £2,400,000
• Contractor is an SME.

• Reablement North West Neighbourhood
• Num offers: 31
• Value: £750,000
• Contractor is an SME.

• Reablement North East Neighbourhood
• Num offers: 31
• Value: £750,000
• Contractor is an SME.