Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council (Walsall MBC) invites applications from providers for the provision of

residential and nursing care services for older people, complex care and mental health. The procurement

process is an open application process under the Light Touch Regime, (PCR 2015, Regulations 74-77) for

health and social care contracts. Under Regulation 76, the council is free to establish a procedure, provided

that, the procedure is sufficient to ensure compliance with the principles of transparency and equal treatment

of economic operators (suppliers). The application process remains open for the duration of the contract and

providers can apply to join at any time. All suppliers that satisfy all of the minimum requirements of the standard

selection questionnaire (SSQ) and due diligence process shall be awarded a contract. The application process

can be accessed via the Council’s Electronic Tendering Site, inTend: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil/

aspx/Home

Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council (Walsall MBC) invites applications from providers for the provision of

residential and nursing care services for older people, complex care and mental health.

The procurement process is an open application process under the Light Touch Regime, (PCR 2015,

regulations 74-77) for health and social care contracts. Under Regulation 76, the council is free to establish a

procedure, provided that, the procedure is sufficient to ensure compliance with the principles of transparency

and equal treatment of economic operators (suppliers).

The application process remains open for the duration of the contract and providers can apply to join at any

time. All suppliers that satisfy all of the minimum requirements of the standard selection questionnaire (SSQ)

and due diligence process shall be awarded a contract. The application process can be accessed via the

Council’s electronic tendering site, inTend: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil/aspx/Home

The duration of the contracts will be from 1 November 2020 (or the date each award is made following

successful completion of the application process) to 31 March 2025. Walsall MBC and Walsall Clinical

Commissioning Group (WCCG) are permitted under this contract to award call-off contracts.

The estimated value of the services that may be awarded by Walsall MBC is estimated at 28 million per annum.

All Care home providers who have a current contract with Walsall Council to deliver these services will

be awarded this new contract from 1 November 2020 to 31 March 2025. These providers have already

demonstrated they have met the requirements of the application form so the Council is satisfied that this

covers the principle of equal treatment as set out on Public Contract Regulations 2015. This will also ensure

continuation of service for vulnerable service users and will elevate the administrative pressure placed on the

market due to the current circumstances in relation to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The total contract value up to 31 March 2025 is GBP 67 600 000, several contract award notices will be

published on a quarterly basis and the total of all of the contract award notices is up to GBP 67 600 000