Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
capitalEsourcing
.Westminster City Council, City Hall
London
SW1E 6QP
UK
Contact person: tenders@westminster.gov.uk
E-mail: tenders@westminster.gov.uk
NUTS: UKI
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.capitalesourcing.com
I.1) Name and addresses
The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea
The Town Hall, Hornton Street
London
W8 7NX
UK
E-mail: tenders@westminster.gov.uk
NUTS: UKI3
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.capitalesoucring.com
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
www.capitalesourcing.com
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Homecare Transformation (WCC & RBKC) Market Engagement Event
Reference number: pqq_ASC_1919
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85323000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Westminster City Council and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (the Authorities) will be embarking on the reprocurement of Home Care Services.
The local authorities want to Develop a new, innovative, and sustainable model for home care as part of a new commissioning strategy.
We want the market to help support and develop:
• The Council's intentions to delivering on its Direct Payment Strategy to enable people who want to self-direct and manage their own care and support.
• Develop a new, innovative, and sustainable model for home care as part of a new commissioning strategy
• Understand the market's readiness for digital delivery of care coordination, payments system for care, onboarding of providers, digital quality assurance and how the use of technologies can support greater independence.
The City of Westminster and the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea anticipate the publication of the formal Invitation to Tender in Feb 2024. Interested parties should register on capitalEsourcing in order to receive notification once the opportunity goes live.
It should be noted that this is not a guarantee of further competition. The Authority reserves the right, at its own discretion, to withdraw from the process and pursue alternative routes to market for the provision of this service, should it decide to do so.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
600 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
85140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
Main site or place of performance:
The City of Westminster and The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Prior to commencing any formal public procurement process, the Authorities, wish to engage with interested providers to ensure their expertise contribute to this services development. Providers with experience of delivering these types of services are invited to attend a supplier engagement event on the morning of Tuesday 31st October 2023. This event will provide an opportunity to discuss the proposed service models and how the service will be delivered and developed in the future. We are keen to hear your views and utilise your expertise to commission a high quality service.
If you wish to attend, kindly register your expression of interest via our e-tendering portal www.capitalesourcing.com and search for the following reference: pqq_ASC_1919 - Homecare Transformation Market Engagement (WCC & RBKC) by Friday 27th October 2023.
II.2.14) Additional information
Further information in regards to time and joining the session will be made available to registered delegates via the e-tendering portal.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
05/02/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
05/10/2023