Tender

ASC22016 Supported Living DPS

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Jun 2023 at 19:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Worcestershire County Council is seeking suppliers to tender for a place on the ASC22016 Supported Living Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This DPS provides CQC registered supported living services to adults with various social care needs. The tender is split into three lots: Supported Living Tier 1 & 2, Complex Mental Health, and Mental Health only support without personal care. The deadline for the first round of applications is 24th July 2023, with subsequent rounds to follow. The contract period is three years, with a possible extension for an additional two years, starting in October 2023.

This opportunity provides a chance for suppliers experienced in providing support to people with a range of conditions to secure contracts with the Worcestershire County Council. Businesses offering services related to autism, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, profound multiple learning and physical disabilities, and vulnerable adults would be suitable to compete for these tenders. The procurement process follows a Light Touch Regime under the Restricted Procedure, focusing on quality, social value, and supplier ratings. Renewal options and multiple application rounds throughout the DPS term offer ongoing business opportunities.

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Notice Title

ASC22016 Supported Living DPS

Notice Description

Worcestershire County Council is inviting suppliers to tender for a place on a revised replacement DPS. The current DPS provides CQC registered supported living services to adults with a range of social care needs across the county. This provision varies from support in people's homes within the community, to semi-independent living flats, shared supported living houses and individual services with 24/7 support. There are around 740 people receiving supported living support from the Council, the majority of this is through the current DPS (ref WCC00001786). Current DPS suppliers will need to re-tender. The DPS will create three Lots, and applicants can apply for any combination:* Lot 1 - Supported Living Tier 1 and 2, (LD, MH, PD and VA).* Lot 2 - Complex Mental Health (LD, MH, PD and VA).* Lot 3 - Only Mental Health support with no personal care.Please refer to the full tender documentation.

Lot Information

ASC22016 Supported Living DPS - Supported Living Tier 1 & 2, (LD, MH, PD, VA).

Worcestershire County Council is inviting suppliers to tender for a place on a revised replacement DPS. The current DPS provides CQC registered supported living services to adults with a range of social care needs across the county. This provision varies from support in people's homes within the community, to semi-independent living flats, shared supported living houses and individual services with 24/7 support. There are around 740 people receiving supported living support from the Council, the majority of this is through the current DPS (ref WCC00001786). Current DPS suppliers will need to re-tender. The DPS specification and selection/evaluation criteria has been refreshed and is open to current and new suppliers experienced in providing support to; People with Autism, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health Conditions, Physical Disabilities, Profound and Multiple Learning and Physical Disabilities, and Vulnerable Adults.The DPS will create three Lots, and applicants can apply for any combination:* Lot 1 - Supported Living Tier 1 & 2, (LD, MH, PD , VA).* Lot 2 - Complex Mental Health (LD, MH, PD , VA).* Lot 3 - Only Mental Health support with no personal care.Minimum selection criteria includes (but is not limited to) requiring applicants to be registered with CQC and rated 'Good' or above for the majority of services - Lot 1 & 2 (Unrated suppliers can apply).Unregistered providers can be admitted but only to provide low level mental health support that does not include personal care - Lot 3. Evaluation will be based on Quality and Social Value, the price the Council will pay, will be contained in the tender (and will be a fixed rate, unless notified otherwise ). The Tender will be run as a Light Touch Regime, a modified restricted procedure based on Regulations 28, 65 and 74-76 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and will comprise of one application stage; selection and evaluation being run concurrently. Only Bidders meeting selection requirements will be considered for evaluation and a place on the DPS. New and re-applications can be made throughout the term of the DPS and this will take place in Rounds. This opening opportunity is Round 1 (closing date 24 July 2023 12:00), and subsequent rounds will be advertised with appropriate closing dates as determined by Commissioners. The DPS for the service will be for a period of three years, with the option to extend for a further two years. It is anticipated that contracts will start October 2023. Further details of the Service required and the Tender process are set out in the document set for this Tender.

Renewal: The DPS for the service will be for a period of three years, with the option to extend for a further two years. It is anticipated that contracts will start October 2023.

ASC22016 Supported Living DPS - Complex Mental Health (LD, MH, PD, VA).

Worcestershire County Council is inviting suppliers to tender for a place on a revised replacement DPS. The current DPS provides CQC registered supported living services to adults with a range of social care needs across the county. This provision varies from support in people's homes within the community, to semi-independent living flats, shared supported living houses and individual services with 24/7 support. There are around 740 people receiving supported living support from the Council, the majority of this is through the current DPS (ref WCC00001786). Current DPS suppliers will need to re-tender. The DPS specification and selection/evaluation criteria has been refreshed and is open to current and new suppliers experienced in providing support to; People with Autism, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health Conditions, Physical Disabilities, Profound and Multiple Learning and Physical Disabilities, and Vulnerable Adults.The DPS will create three Lots, and applicants can apply for any combination:* Lot 1 - Supported Living Tier 1 and 2, (LD, MH, PD, VA).* Lot 2 - Complex Mental Health (LD, MH, PD, VA).* Lot 3 - Mental Health only support with no personal care.Minimum selection criteria includes (but is not limited to) requiring applicants to be registered with CQC and rated 'Good' or above for the majority of services - Lot 1 and 2 (Unrated suppliers can apply).Unregistered providers can be admitted but only to provide low level mental health support that does not include personal care - Lot 3. Evaluation will be based on Quality and Social Value, the price the Council will pay, will be contained in the tender (and will be a fixed rate, unless notified otherwise ). The Tender will be run as a Light Touch Regime, a modified restricted procedure based on Regulations 28, 65 and 74-76 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and will comprise of one application stage; selection and evaluation being run concurrently. Only Bidders meeting selection requirements will be considered for evaluation and a place on the DPS. New and re-applications can be made throughout the term of the DPS and this will take place in Rounds. This opening opportunity is Round 1 (closing date 24 July 2023 12:00), and subsequent rounds will be advertised with appropriate closing dates as determined by Commissioners. The DPS for the service will be for a period of three years, with the option to extend for a further two years. It is anticipated that contracts will start October 2023. Further details of the Service required and the Tender process are set out in the document set for this Tender.

Renewal: The DPS for the service will be for a period of three years, with the option to extend for a further two years. It is anticipated that contracts will start October 2023.

ASC22016 Supported Living DPS - Mental Health only support with no personal care.

Worcestershire County Council is inviting suppliers to tender for a place on a revised replacement DPS. The current DPS provides CQC registered supported living services to adults with a range of social care needs across the county. This provision varies from support in people's homes within the community, to semi-independent living flats, shared supported living houses and individual services with 24/7 support. There are around 740 people receiving supported living support from the Council, the majority of this is through the current DPS (ref WCC00001786). Current DPS suppliers will need to re-tender. The DPS specification and selection/evaluation criteria has been refreshed and is open to current and new suppliers experienced in providing support to; People with Autism, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health Conditions, Physical Disabilities, Profound and Multiple Learning and Physical Disabilities, and Vulnerable Adults.The DPS will create three Lots, and applicants can apply for any combination:* Lot 1 - Supported Living Tier 1 and 2, (LD, MH, PD and VA).* Lot 2 - Complex Mental Health (LD, MH, PD and VA).* Lot 3 - Mental Health only support with no personal care.Minimum selection criteria includes (but is not limited to) requiring applicants to be registered with CQC and rated 'Good' or above for the majority of services - Lot 1 and 2 (Unrated suppliers can apply).Unregistered providers can be admitted but only to provide low level mental health support that does not include personal care - Lot 3. Evaluation will be based on Quality and Social Value, the price the Council will pay, will be contained in the tender (and will be a fixed rate, unless notified otherwise ). The Tender will be run as a Light Touch Regime, a modified restricted procedure based on Regulations 28, 65 and 74-76 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and will comprise of one application stage; selection and evaluation being run concurrently. Only Bidders meeting selection requirements will be considered for evaluation and a place on the DPS. New and re-applications can be made throughout the term of the DPS and this will take place in Rounds. This opening opportunity is Round 1 (closing date 24 July 2023 12:00), and subsequent rounds will be advertised with appropriate closing dates as determined by Commissioners. The DPS for the service will be for a period of three years, with the option to extend for a further two years. It is anticipated that contracts will start October 2023. Further details of the Service required and the Tender process are set out in the document set for this Tender.

Renewal: The DPS for the service will be for a period of three years, with the option to extend for a further two years. It is anticipated that contracts will start October 2023. Further details of the Service required and the Tender process are set out in the document set for this Tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03dc49
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018036-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 20268 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Alastair Jewson
Contact Email
procurement@worcestershire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG12 Worcestershire CC

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

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