Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c60-ad83-7065-991e-282a5f827ec8/provision-of-a-trusted-assessor-service closed GB open procedure # Provision of a Trusted Assessor Service [Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/sandwell-metropolitan-borough-council) Estimated value £499,400 to £555,000 Published 9 Nov 2020 Deadline Closed 7 Dec 2020 ## Who can bid - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender ASC087 - Provision of a Trusted Assessor Service. The Metropolitan Borough of Sandwell wishes to appoint 1 Contractor to provide a Trusted Assessor Service. The Trusted Assessor Service has as its primary function to facilitate discharges to improve patient experience, clinical safety and patient flow. The service predominantly supports the smooth transition for patients from hospital into a care home setting, however, other discharge destinations are applicable. The service will operate 7 days a week, and the service specification outlines the main aims of the provision, the service to be provided within the contract and the connections to other services in the community. Tenderers should note that the Council has a maximum budget available for the service, and is requesting tenderers to submit cost analysis as part of their bid - please refer to the ITT documents for further information in relation to the submission of a price evaluation. The duration of the contract will be two (2) years from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2023 with an option to extend by up to one (1) further year, 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2024 (unless it is otherwise terminated in accordance with its terms or it is otherwise lawfully terminated). The Council intends to use an evaluation model based on price and quality. The criteria, on which the tender will be evaluated, inclusive of weighting attached to each element, are included in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit [in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc) to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. In Order To View and Submit a Tender, you will be required to` Opt-In`. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the `Guidance for Suppliers` section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Monday 7th December 2020 @ 12:00 noon Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Read full description ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/daa79c6e-cb90-47f0-898e-513fc9367b50) 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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