Tender by Kirklees Council - Services for & Transfer of Two Dementia Care Homes

Dear colleagues,

I just wanted to share this latest tender opportunity.

Kirklees Council is undertaking a procurement exercise to transfer two dementia care residential facilities to the independent sector.

Key features of the procurement are:
* Freehold transfer of land for the market value of the property with covenant restrictions for 15 years;
* Financial model supports transitional funding for initial 5 years;
* Transfer of the businesses as going concerns through a Business Transfer Agreement;
* Provision of dementia care residential services for the existing service users resident at the time of transfer, through a Care Services Agreement.

This Procurement Exercise is for two lots; Lot 1 is Claremont House and Lot 2 is Castle Grange.

The Contract will commence on 1st September 2018 for a period of 5 years with the option to extend for a further period, or for successive periods, up to 31st August 2025.

The Council would like the existing residents to be able to remain at the Care Homes for the rest of their natural lives and on the same terms as under the Contract.

Bidders should note that the Contract relates to services that fall under the “light touch” regime of Regulations 74 to 77 of the PCR 2015. This Procurement Exercise will, therefore, be run in accordance with the PCR 2015 as they apply to “light touch” services.

Tender Deadline: 5/03/2018

May I wish you every success in developing your bid for this opportunity.

Kind regards,
Damian Pocknell