1. Provider Event Gillian Bruce Commissioning Procurement and Contract Manager

2. Objectives of the afternoon To have an understanding of the procurement process- who is involved To recognise the areas that will eliminate some providers To be able to match resources to the timetable To understand the “CHEST” To have an opportunity to register on the “CHEST” Question time

3. Procurement Process Open process-who is involved? 60/40 price and service provision Framework agreement based on demand Service categories Tender documentation

4. Who is involved?  Cheshire East  Cheshire West and Chester  Halton  Knowsley  Liverpool City Council  St Helens  Sefton  Warrington Council  Wigan  Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

5. Pass or fail criteria QuestionsWeighting for R1 submissions Weighting for R2 submissions Weighting for RSB submission s Section A – Fundamental Criteria Ofsted Registration CertificatesPass/Fail Location of HomesPass/Fail Insurance RequirementsPass/Fail ReferencesPass/Fail Statement of PurposePass/Fail

6. Service Categories R1 Mainstream Residential Care Home(s) must be located inside the Local Authority boundary of one of the 10 participating LAs listed above. R2 Specialist Residential Care Home(s) must be located inside or within 10 miles of the Local Authority boundary of one of the 10 participating LA’s listed above RSB Short Break/Respite Residential Care Home(s) must be located inside the Local Authority boundary of one of the 10 participating LA’s listed above

7. Indicative Timetable Date Event/Activity Tuesday 6 th June 2011Advert on the chest, website and details communicated to all existing providers through Placements Northwest. Tuesday 26 th JulyITT return date Tuesday 2nd August – Monday 12 th September 2011 ITT evaluation completed Monday 12 th September- 23rd September 2011 Cabinet report to seek permission to award contract- date 23rd September 2011 Monday 26 th- 10th October 2011 10 day call in period, if no challenge award contract award. Monday 17 h October 2011Contract commences

8. Contract details Contract Duration Up to 31 st march with an option to extend for a further 2 years Type Framework agreement on a call off basis based on demand 175 new placements Value Estimated at £20 million for all service categories Usage On all new placements from 1 st October 2011 based on matching criteria

9. Any Questions? Short Break Before the details on the “CHEST”