Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Thurrock Council
Grays
UK
E-mail: procurement@thurrock.gov.uk
NUTS: UKH32
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.thurrock.gov.uk
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:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/ProjectManage/1506
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
The Future of Care in the Home
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Thurrock Council wishes to undertake soft market testing to ensure it can better meet the needs of adults who require care and support in their own home.In light of rising demand, changes in the complexity of service users, our integration with health and other partners and most importantly based on what people who use services have told us, we are looking to shape services so that they are delivered differently.As such, the Council is hosting a soft market engagement event for existing and potential providers to explore what future support might look like in Thurrock.Please follow the link to the In-Tend buyer profile (below) to express interest and download the appended document for further information, including the event details and how to register your attendance.https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/ProjectManage/1506
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
85100000
85323000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH32
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Thurrock Council wishes to undertake soft market testing to ensure it can better meet the needs of adults who require care and support in their own home.We are experiencing both a change in the complexity of people using domiciliary care and a significant increase in demand for this service. The main reasons for this are:• our older people population is growing,• our commitment in Thurrock to support people to remain in their community is unchanged meaning more support is now delivered in people’s homes rather than other settings,• due to the change in hospital discharge criteria from medically ‘fit’ to medically ‘optimised’ people are often leaving hospital with larger and more complex packages of care.In light of rising demand, changes in the complexity of service users, our integration with health and other partners and most importantly based on what people who use services have told us, we are looking to shape services so that they are delivered differently.As such, the Council is hosting a soft market engagement event for existing and potential providers to explore what future support might look like in Thurrock.Please follow the link to the In-Tend buyer profile (below) to express interest and download the appended document for further information, including the event details and how to register your attendance.https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/ProjectManage/1506
II.2.14) Additional information
Please note there is no need to submit a tender at this stage.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
25/09/2023
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
25/09/2023