Provision of home and community-based care and support services under SDS Option 3 (2027 Angus Framework)

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    "description": "Attached to this Notice are copies of the Tender Documents for the Provision of home and community-based care and support services under SDS Option 3 (2027 Angus Framework). Also attached to this Notice are copies of the Tender Evaluation Matrix's for the Information of Bidders. This Flexible Framework is for an initial term of 4 years with options to extend for a further 3 years and a further 2 years. Please note that Estimated Values given in this Notice are based on the maximum 9 year duration of the Framework. Please see Tender Document 1. Tender Introduction attached- Section 10 for details of the Reserve List and Flexible Framework Opportunities for new entrants. Please see Tender Documents 5. Tender Application attached and online SPD, all questions must be answered. Please see Tender Document 1. Tender Introduction attached- Sections 7 and 8 for evaluation criteria. The payment rates for the Service for all Lots will be determined by the Authority using the Predefined Pricing Model. Payment for all Lots is on a spot purchase basis. Full details of the rates and an explanation of the model are included in the tender documents. Within the duration of the period of the Framework, the Authority will consider changing from a spot to a block arrangement for services in the North West Rural Lot- Lot 5. Details in the tender documents Prospective tenderers, especially those with limited tendering experience, should note that tendering advice and support can be found on the following websites https://www.supplierjourney.scot https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=838473. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason: None of the Providers on the current framework sub-contract any of their services provided as part of the current framework and it is anticipated that this will not change in the new framework after the response to the Prior Information Notice. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Tenderers must demonstrate that they are motivated to perform well in this respect where appropriate. Community benefits information is to be submitted by Tenderers as part of their tender application where appropriate. This will be assessed in relation to the Lot and the Lot Value. Community Benefits offered should be relevant and appropriate to the Lot and should be proportionate to the value of the Lot. All Tenderers awarded work through this framework agreement will be expected to provide such benefits and this will be monitored throughout the duration of the framework. (SC Ref:838473) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=838473",
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        "description": "Angus Council and the Angus Health and Social Care Partnership have reviewed their current Framework for the provision of personal care, support and care and housing support (including home-based respite services) under SDS Option 3 within the homes of supported people in Angus. This is a procurement exercise to establish a new framework, commencing 01 April 2027. This is an opportunity for providers in the Care at Home sector to tender for various Lots within the new framework. The new Framework will run for four years with options to extend for a further three years and then a further two years. The estimated values in this notice are based on the Framework running for a total of nine years",
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                "description": "Adults aged 16 and over who have a diagnosed learning disability and who require support with a variety of needs within their home and in the community. Adults aged 16 and over who have mental health and/or substance misuse issues and who require support with a variety of needs within their home and in the community. Mostly housing support, support and care but with some personal care requirements as necessary. Adults aged 16 and over who have a physical disability or acquired brain injury and who require support with personal care and/or non-personal care within their home and in the community. Additional information: The Number of Providers required for Lot 2 = Two",
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                "description": "Adults aged 65 and over who have age related frailty and may have diagnosed mental health issues and who require support with a variety of needs within their home and in the community. Mostly personal care, support and care but with some housing support requirements as necessary. Adults aged 65 and over who have a physical disability or acquired brain injury and who require support with personal care and/or non-personal care within their home and in the community. Additional information: The Number of Providers required for Lot 4 = Two",
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                "description": "Adults aged 65 and over who have age related frailty and may have diagnosed mental health issues and who require support with a variety of needs within their home and in the community. Mostly personal care, support and care but with some housing support requirements as necessary. Adults aged under 65 and over 65 who have a physical disability or acquired brain injury and who require support with personal care and/or non-personal care within their home and in the community. Additional information: The Number of Providers required for Lot 5 = Two",
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                "description": "Adults aged 65 and over who have age related frailty and may have diagnosed mental health issues and who require support with a variety of needs within their home and in the community. Mostly personal care, support and care but with some housing support requirements as necessary. Adults aged 65 and over who have a physical disability or acquired brain injury and who require support with personal care and/or non-personal care within their home and in the community. Additional information: The Number of Providers required for Lot 6 = Three",
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                "description": "Adults aged 65 and over who have age related frailty and may have diagnosed mental health issues and who require support with a variety of needs within their home and in the community. Mostly personal care, support and care but with some housing support requirements as necessary. Adults aged 65 and over who have a physical disability or acquired brain injury and who require support with personal care and/or non-personal care within their home and in the community Additional information: The Number of Providers required for Lot 7 = Three",
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                "description": "Adults aged 65 and over who have age related frailty and may have diagnosed mental health issues and who require support with a variety of needs within their home and in the community. Mostly personal care, support and care but with some housing support requirements as necessary. Adults aged 65 and over who have a physical disability or acquired brain injury and who require support with personal care and/or non-personal care within their home and in the community. Additional information: The Number of Providers required for Lot 8 = Three",
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