Tender

Provision of Social Care Agency Workers

SCOTLAND EXCEL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Scotland Excel for the title "Provision of Social Care Agency Workers," which falls under the industry category of General Public Services. The tender is currently in the active stage and will close on 19 March 2018. The procurement will encompass a Flexible Framework Agreement (FFA) for providing trained and vetted agency workers across various social care settings, with an estimated total value of £80,000,000. The submissions will be received electronically through the specified portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in social care, including those providing staffing solutions, training, and support services. Companies specialising in social care roles, particularly those recruiting care assistants, support workers, social workers, and other related professionals, would be well-suited to participate. The open procurement method allows new entrants to compete, making this an excellent avenue for growth and collaboration in the social care sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Social Care Agency Workers

Notice Description

Flexible Framework Agreement (FFA) for the provision of trained and vetted Agency Workers in a variety of social care settings. The expected Duration will be four years from Commencement Date. The anticipated value is estimated and may be subject to change. Bidders should note there is no guarantee of any business, use, level of use or continuity of business through the FFA. The scope of services to be provided is relative to the provision of social and other specific services as defined in Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and in accordance with Regulations 74-76. This procurement is designed to admit new entrants as set out in the document 'Contract Notice - Additional Information' and in the Tender Documents. For further details on this procurement, including tender information sessions, see the document 'Contract Notice - Additional Information' found in the attachments area of the itt_20655 (project_9279) on the Public Contracts Scotland-Tender website.

Lot Information

Care Roles

Flexible Framework Agreement for the provision of trained and vetted Agency Workers in a variety of social care settings. Lot 1 includes Care Assistants, Support Workers, Housing Assistants and Senior Carers. The anticipated value is estimated and may be subject to change. Bidders should note that there is no guarantee of any business, use, level of use or continuity of business through the Flexible Framework Agreement. For further details on this procurement, see the document 'Contract Notice - Additional Information' found in the attachment area of itt_20655 (project_9279) on the Public Contracts Scotland-Tender website. https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk. For further details on this procurement, see the document 'Contract Notice - Additional Information' found in the attachment area of itt_20655 (project_9279) on the Public Contracts Scotland-Tender website. https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

Professional Roles

Flexible Framework Agreement for the provision of trained and vetted Agency Workers in a variety of social care settings. Lot 2 includes Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Social Work Managers and Social Work Assistants. The anticipated value is estimated and may be subject to change. Bidders should note that there is no guarantee of any business, use, level of use or continuity of business through the Flexible Framework Agreement. For further details on this procurement, see the document 'Contract Notice - Additional Information' found in the attachment area of itt_20655 (project_9279) on the Public Contracts Scotland-Tender website. https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk. For further details on this procurement, see the document 'Contract Notice - Additional Information' found in the attachment area of itt_20655 (project_9279) on the Public Contracts Scotland-Tender website. https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

Ancillary Roles

Flexible Framework Agreement for the provision of trained and vetted Agency Workers in a variety of social care settings. Lot 3 includes Domestic Assistants, Cooks, Assistant Cooks, Handypersons and Bus Escorts. The anticipated value is estimated and may be subject to change. Bidders should note that there is no guarantee of any business, use, level of use or continuity of business through the Flexible Framework Agreement. For further details on this procurement, see the document 'Contract Notice - Additional Information' found in the attachment area of itt_20655 (project_9279) on the Public Contracts Scotland-Tender website. https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk. For further details on this procurement, see the document 'Contract Notice - Additional Information' found in the attachment area of itt_20655 (project_9279) on the Public Contracts Scotland-Tender website. https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000529642
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB309720
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

79622000 - Supply services of domestic help personnel

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly

85311200 - Welfare services for the handicapped

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

85312100 - Daycare services

85312110 - Child daycare services

85312120 - Daycare services for handicapped children and young people

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

85312510 - Vocational rehabilitation services

85320000 - Social services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTLAND EXCEL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
socialcare@scotland-excel.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3003001200

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1AR
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB309720
    Provision of Social Care Agency Workers - Flexible Framework Agreement (FFA) for the provision of trained and vetted Agency Workers in a variety of social care settings. The expected Duration will be four years from Commencement Date. The anticipated value is estimated and may be subject to change. Bidders should note there is no guarantee of any business, use, level of use or continuity of business through the FFA. The scope of services to be provided is relative to the provision of social and other specific services as defined in Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and in accordance with Regulations 74-76. This procurement is designed to admit new entrants as set out in the document 'Contract Notice - Additional Information' and in the Tender Documents. For further details on this procurement, including tender information sessions, see the document 'Contract Notice - Additional Information' found in the attachments area of the itt_20655 (project_9279) on the Public Contracts Scotland-Tender website.

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