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SLC - Care at Home and Housing Support Procured Services Arrangement

South Lanarkshire Council

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31 Mar 2025 at 13:46

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24 Nov 2023 at 15:33

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Summary of the contracting process

South Lanarkshire Council is currently at the tender stage for their "Care at Home and Housing Support Procured Services Arrangement." The procurement process is officially titled "SLC - Care at Home and Housing Support Procured Services Arrangement" within the health and social work services category. This tender aims to appoint Service Providers starting from 1st July 2024. The delivery will primarily cater to individuals residing in South Lanarkshire, supported by the Council and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership (SLHSCP). The arrangement uses the Light Touch Rules under Regulation 74 - 76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and will remain open for new providers throughout its 15-year term, facilitating extensive choice for those supported. Key dates include a tender closing date of 15th January 2024.

The procurement process opens significant opportunities for businesses specializing in health and social care services. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to apply, given their ability to adapt and meet the diverse needs of Supported Persons, including those with disabilities and long-term health conditions. Providers will not only benefit from long-term contracts but also contribute to community benefits including transforming local communities through structured social value programs. Bidders must meet stringent criteria, including compliance with various technical and professional standards, which ensures high-quality delivery and accountability. With the procurement method being an open procedure, new and innovative care providers have the potential to grow and establish their services within South Lanarkshire over a prolonged period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SLC - Care at Home and Housing Support Procured Services Arrangement

Notice Description

South Lanarkshire Council is seeking to appoint Service Providers to a Procured Services Arrangement (PSA) for the provision of Care at Home and Housing Support Services commencing on 1st July 2024. The contract will be delivered to Supported Persons residing within South Lanarkshire and who are supported by the Council and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership (SLHSCP). SLHSCP deliver adult social care services and all community health services for adults and children in the South Lanarkshire area. The services will support individuals to live in their own homes and to play an active part in their communities as much as they are able. The Self Directed Support (SDS) regulations offer Supported Persons a choice of provider to an extent not available through a Framework or a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) therefore the Council is utilising an innovative Procured Services Arrangement (PSA) under the Light Touch Rules contained in Regulation 74 - 76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The PSA will allow providers to be added over its 15 year term, this will facilitate the Supported Person's choice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract will be delivered to Supported Persons residing within South Lanarkshire and who are supported by the Council and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership (SLHSCP). The Services are predominantly personal care services that are provided with, and for, a Supported Person in their own home. In some less common situations, non-personal care and housing support services may also be required where there are specifically assessed needs. The Services are provided for Supported Persons who are assessed by the Council as needing support to maintain or regain their independence, safety, health and wellbeing. This may include Supported Persons who are returning home from hospital. It may also include Supported Persons who would require to be admitted to hospital or long-term care if support were not to be provided in the person's home. The Council is responsible for providing and commissioning Services in South Lanarkshire. While the Services are predominantly provided to older people, the Services will also be commissioned for adults with needs arising from a learning disability, physical disability or other long-term health conditions, children and families and other vulnerable groups with care and support needs. Supported Persons receiving the Service may have a variety of care and support and health needs, including but not limited to: - Physical frailty - Sensory impairment - Dementia - Complex care needs - Vulnerability - End of Life and Palliative Care - Learning difficulties - Physical disabilities - Addiction issues - Mental health and cognitive impairment - Other long-term conditions The Services also provide essential support for unpaid carers, by providing support for the Supported Person. The Service Provider will work in partnership with all organisations involved in the health and care of Supported Persons with the focus of providing support to maintain or regain independence and promote human rights.

Renewal: On completion of the initial evaluation process and appointment of Bidders to the Procured Services Arrangement, the ITT will reopen to new bids. The ITT will remain open for the lifetime of the PSA. There are no limits to the number of times that bidders can submit bids.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041cc0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012014-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£714,300,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£714,300,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
The PSA will be published and evaluated in phases. On closing of Phase 1, the Council will publish Phase 2 with a closing date of 6 months from publication date. Bidders can apply for appointment to the PSA throughout its term. There are no limits to the number of times that bidders can submit bids. A new procurement process will take place in 2038

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Lanarkshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAMILTON
Postcode
ML3 0AA
Postcode Area
Motherwell
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Hamilton North and East
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
25
Supplier Names

Adigo Limited

All New Beginnings Ltd

Angels Home Care Lanarkshire Ltd

Bespoke Care Services Ltd

Bluebird Care (South Lanarkshire)

Call-In Homecare

Care Solutions Homecare Limited

Care1 Professional Services LTD

Cera Care Operations (Scotland) Limited

Constance Care Limited

ENABLE Scotland

Flexible Healthcare One Solutions Ltd

GMD Community Services Ltd

HRM Homecare Services Ltd

Invercare Services Ltd

Ion Care and Support Services Ltd

JKL Care Services

Keane Premier Support Services

Love@care Ltd

Medd Care Services Ltd

Oncall Care Service Ltd

Precious Care Services Ltd t/a My Homecare Glasgow

SRS Care Solutions central Limited

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland Limited

Trust Community Care Limited

Further Information

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