Framework Agreement for the supply of care and support temporary workers

Concepts

• southend
• personnel supply services
• temporary staff
• temporary workers
• support workers
• specialist temporary agency workers
• supported living schemes
• the specialist temporary agency workers
• care service
• a permanent worker

Location

Essex

Description

This procurement follows the Light Touch Regime. Minimum number of suppliers invited to the framework will be 1, maximum number will be 3. Specialist temporary agency workers will be required to cover defined hours of work (24-hour shift patterns) in the absence of a permanent worker or an in house ‘bank’ worker being available. This may be but not limited to: 1) Planned (with at least 7 days’ notice) e.g. a vacancy, annual leave or training; 2) Unplanned (with less than 7 days’ notice) e.g. short notice shift cancellation or sickness (with only hours’ notice). The staff must be suitably qualified and experienced support workers with experience of assisting customers with a range of conditions including learning disabilities, mental health issues and the elderly with dementia.

Total Quantity or Scope

The specialist temporary agency workers are required to provide support and care service to users in: (a) their own homes (2 areas) (b) supported living schemes (13)

Renewal Options

The contract shall initially be let for 3 years after which Estuary Housing Association may at its discretion renew for a further 2 years on a year by year basis.

CPV Codes

• 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
• 98513300 - Temporary staff for households

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

This Tender follows the Light Touch Regime. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: <a href="https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Southend:-Supply-services-of-personnel-including-temporary-staff./ZBPJA2Y2U4" target="_blank">https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Southend:-Supply-services-of-personnel-including-temporary-staff./ZBPJA2Y2U4 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: <a href="https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/ZBPJA2Y2U4" target="_blank">https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/ZBPJA2Y2U4 GO Reference: GO-2023111-PRO-24317880