Open Framework for Residential Care and Nursing Care of Older People within the Borough of Barnsley

Tender description

Barnsley Council is seeking to establish an open framework (pseudo DPS) of CQC registered residential and nursing care homes within the borough of Barnsley.  The framework will allow the council to engage with suitably qualified Providers to deliver Residential and Nursing Care Home services. Individual older people and/or their representative will select their preferred residential/nursing care home from those providers listed on the framework and where the home chosen is able to offer a place, a placement agreement will be issued. Residential and nursing care home providers will be able to apply to be on the framework at any time, however the market should be aware that the council is not seeking to encourage the further development of the residential and nursing care home market within the borough.This is a procurement process conducted under the Regulations 74-77 of the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 Lot 1: The framework will cover both residential placements and residential with nursing placements for people aged 65 or older within the Borough of Barnsley. The aims of the service are to provide: - long term or short-term accommodation, including for respite, as well as care, support and stimulation to individuals who are no longer able to live safely in their own homes.a high quality, safe, and person. -centred care home service that promotes choice, dignity, control, and quality of life for all residents. - care and support services that deliver value for money. The contract will ensure continuity and consistency of service delivery and ensure that providers meet their responsibilities in respect of customer needs. Initial applications to be on the Framework will be 26/11/2021. The Framework will start on 01/04/2022 and end on 31/03/2024 with options to extend for 3 further periods each of a year. Applications to go onto the Framework can be made at any time and will be evaluated after 30th of each month.