Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bfb-69f2-7083-9c53-6c09f14bd585/care-and-support-at-home closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Care and Support at Home [Southend-on-sea Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/southend-on-sea-borough-council) Estimated value £40,000,000 to £60,000,000 Published 23 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 11 Jan 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Southend-on-Sea Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably experienced and qualified service providers capable of providing high quality Care and Support at Home services for individuals throughout the borough. This contract will be split into 5 lots: - Lot 1 Care and Support at Home (four Locality contracts) - Lot 2 Home Again Service - Lot 3 Community Support - Lot 4 Spot Provider Framework - Lot 5 Complex Needs Framework Providers can apply for one or more of the Lot 1 Locality area, however, it is our preference that a single Provider will only be awarded up to a maximum of one Locality lot. It is therefore intended that the contract be awarded to multiple providers, depending on submissions received. Successful organisations must have a comprehensive understanding of Care and Support at Home and a proven track record of liaising and supporting vulnerable people. The contract term for Lots 1-3 will run for 5 years from 1st May 2017 - 30th April 2022 with an option to extend for up to five additional periods of up to 12 months, or any part thereof. The latest expiry date of the contract will be 30th April 2027. The contract term for Framework Lots 4 and 5 will run for 4 years from 1st May 2017 - 30th April 2021. Southend-on-Sea Borough Council welcomes submissions from all organisational types, including the Third Sector and Charitable Trusts. The estimated annual contract value will be capped at a maximum of no more than £12,000,000 for 2017/18. Additional information relating to this procurement is available within the tender documents. If you wish to tender for the above requirement, please register on [procurement.southend.gov.uk](https://procurement.southend.gov.uk) Closing date to request the documents is 12 Noon on Wednesday 21st December 2016 Closing date for technical and commercial tender submission is 12 noon on Wednesday 11th January 2017. Read full description ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/81265566-cc4b-4bae-b872-60c5954dc570) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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