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Residential Rehabilitation (Alcohol and Drugs) Services National Flexible Framework Agreement (New Entrants)

Scotland Excel

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07 Oct 2024 at 08:50

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01 May 2024 at 16:26

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26 Apr 2024 at 12:40

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Tender

03 Nov 2023 at 15:15

Tender Notice
Planning

30 Jan 2023 at 11:25

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Scotland Excel has announced an update to the flexible framework agreement for the provision of residential rehabilitation services for alcohol and drugs. The procurement, categorized under CPV code 85312500 (Rehabilitation services), is aimed at suppliers within the health and social work industry across various locations within Scotland. This open procedure allows for continuous application by new providers, known as "New Entrants," to join the framework throughout its duration. The procurement has progressed to the tender stage, with an important applicant information session scheduled on 22 October 2024. The estimated total value of the framework is £60,000,000, with the framework duration extending up to four years, starting from 1 April 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in residential rehabilitation services, including counselling and addiction treatment. Companies that meet the essential standards, such as financial stability and registration with relevant regulatory bodies, stand to capitalise on the structured support and varying service offerings stipulated in the framework. SMEs, in particular, are encouraged to apply as the procurement strategy aims to maximize transparency and service availability. Suppliers can leverage this framework to diversify their service portfolio and enhance growth within Scotland's health sector, catering to local authorities, integration authorities, the NHS, and other government bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Residential Rehabilitation (Alcohol and Drugs) Services National Flexible Framework Agreement (New Entrants)

Notice Description

This Contract Notice confirms that the National Flexible Framework Agreement has now been established in accordance with Regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (further referred to as 'the Flexible Framework Agreement') and will remain open for Applications for Admission by new providers ("New Entrants") throughout its Duration. Further information about New Entrant applications is set out in Section VI.3 Additional information. Following award, successful providers will also be able to seek to vary their appointment by altering or adding Rehabilitation Service offerings in accordance with the terms of the Flexible Framework Agreement. The Flexible Framework Agreement is for the provision of Residential Rehabilitation services as defined in the Procurement Documents: "Residential rehabilitation programmes aim to support individuals to attain an alcohol and drug-free lifestyle and be re-integrated into society. They provide intensive psychosocial support and a structured programme of daily activities which residents are required to attend over a fixed period of time." Supported accommodation services which meet this definition are also included in the Flexible Framework Agreement. Please note that the value provided in II.1.5) is an ESTIMATE only. This is a maximum value which is estimated to ensure that there is sufficient capacity within the Flexible Framework Agreement to accommodate any unforeseen peaks in demand and should not be relied upon as an indication of the likely value of work that may be awarded. Applicants should note that there is no guarantee of any business, use, level of use or continuity of business through the Flexible Framework Agreement

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement process enables participation in a continually open Flexible Framework Agreement for the delivery of Residential Rehabilitation (Alcohol and Drugs) Services. This Flexible Framework Agreement is intended to provide an efficient method of engaging Providers for the provision of Residential Rehabilitation (Alcohol and Drugs) Services to Purchasers in accordance with the requirements of Law and to increase transparency and availability of information about these services across Scotland. The Flexible Framework Agreement is not sub-divided into "lots" or categories. This is in order reflect the individuality and diversity of Services and to take account of and be proportionate to the characteristics of the market. Applicants may offer one or multiple Rehabilitation Services and each offer relating to a Rehabilitation Service will be assessed as an independent and discrete offer. Applicants should note that participation in the Flexible Framework Agreement and involvement in Call-Offs will be by reference to the Rehabilitation Services for which the Applicant has been admitted. In line with the Flexible Framework Agreement specification, should any of the defined terms, procedures or any other regulated matter become subject to any change in the Law, resulting in any change to the defined terms, or to the manner in which such procedures or other matters require to be dealt with, then such changes shall take precedence over that contained in the Flexible Framework Agreement. As such, workforce matters which change as a result of the implementation of national policy directives will be considered in line with the Flexible Framework Agreement variation procedures. Additional information: Please note, the duration shown at section II.2.7 includes an initial period of two years from the Commencement Date with the option to extend on two occasions each for a period of up to one year (up to a maximum Duration of four years). The Commencement Date was 1 April 2024. 48 months is the maximum Duration IF all extension options are exercised in full.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-039bd2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032001-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33693300 - Addiction treatment

85000000 - Health and social work services

85111400 - Rehabilitation hospital services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 20282 years to go
Future Notice Date
17 Apr 2023Expired
Award Date
2 Apr 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scotland Excel
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1AR
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

Abbeycare (UK) Limited

Alternatives West Dunbartonshire Community Drug Service

Castle Craig Hospital Limited

CrossReach (the operating name for The Church of Scotland Social Care Council)

Phoenix House T/A Phoenix Futures

RAM 225 Limited

The Haven Kilmacolm

The Jericho Benedictine Society

maxie richards foundation

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