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Short Term Residential Respite Care Unit for Children with Complex Disabilities

FALKIRK COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Short Term Residential Respite Care Unit for Children with Complex Disabilities" is led by Falkirk Council, a local authority located in Falkirk, UK. This initiative falls within the services industry category and is currently in the Award stage after completing the tender process. The original deadline for submitting bids was 12th December 2018, and the contract was officially signed on 18th January 2019. The procurement was initiated using a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure, and was aimed at establishing a framework agreement to provide residential care for children with complex health needs.

This procurement opportunity offers significant potential for business growth, particularly for organisations experienced in providing care services for children with complex disabilities. Companies that demonstrate a robust understanding of the requirements set out by Falkirk Council, including compliance with minimum criteria and regulations, would be well-positioned to participate. This tender also presents opportunities for service providers to collaborate with the council on community benefits, potentially leading to further training and employment prospects within the sector.

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Notice Title

Short Term Residential Respite Care Unit for Children with Complex Disabilities

Notice Description

A short term residential care unit based in the Falkirk Council area providing residential short breaks for children and young people with complex health needs as a result of disability. All Bidders must meet the minimum criteria set out in Section III.1.4) Objective rules and criteria for participation. Organisations that meet these minimum criteria set out in Section III.1.4) can participate by following the instructions set out within Section II.2.4 Description of the Procurement. Falkirk Council reserves the right to open up this Framework Agreement each year to new entrants that meet the minimum criteria. The framework will only open up if Falkirk Council identifies a need to expand services to meet demand or to respond to the choice of service users. Please note that Service User and/or Carer choice will be a principle factor in booking bed places subject to budget approval. Please note TUPE may apply

Lot Information

Lot 1

A short term residential care unit based in the Falkirk Council area providing residential short breaks for children and young people with complex health needs as a result of disability. All Bidders must meet the minimum criteria set out in Section III.1.4) Objective rules and criteria for participation. Organisations that meet these minimum criteria set out in Section III.1.4) can register their interest by email to pcu@falkirk.gov.uk where a questionnaire will be issued via Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) for completion and evaluation. The questionnaire will include a requirement to evidence that the minimum criteria are in place in addition to other compliance questions. Completed Questionnaires must be submitted via PCS by 11am on 12th December 2018. Late submissions will not be accepted. A site inspection will also be required to ensure these minimum criteria are in place. Falkirk Council reserves the right to open up this Framework Agreement each year to new entrants that meet the minimum criteria. The framework will only open up if Falkirk Council identifies a need to expand services to meet demand or to respond to the choice of service users. Please note that Service User and/or Carer choice will be a principle factor in booking bed places subject to budget approval. Please note TUPE may apply

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000553819
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB345172
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Procurement Type
Framework
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

85311200 - Welfare services for the handicapped

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,350,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,350,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FALKIRK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pcu@falkirk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1324506566

Buyer Location

Locality
FALKIRK
Postcode
FK1 5RS
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM12 Falkirk
Delivery Location
TLM76 Falkirk

Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Falkirk South
Westminster Constituency
Falkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACTION FOR CHILDREN

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337148
    Short Term Residential Respite Care Unit for Children with Complex Disabilities - A short term residential care unit based in the Falkirk Council area providing residential short breaks for children and young people with complex health needs as a result of disability. All Bidders must meet the minimum criteria set out in Section III.1.4) Objective rules and criteria for participation. Organisations that meet these minimum criteria set out in Section III.1.4) can participate by following the instructions set out within Section II.2.4 Description of the Procurement. Falkirk Council reserves the right to open up this Framework Agreement each year to new entrants that meet the minimum criteria. The framework will only open up if Falkirk Council identifies a need to expand services to meet demand or to respond to the choice of service users. Please note that Service User and/or Carer choice will be a principle factor in booking bed places subject to budget approval. Please note TUPE may apply
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB345172
    Short Term Residential Respite Care Unit for Children with Complex Disabilities - A short term residential care unit based in the Falkirk Council area providing residential short breaks for children and young people with complex health needs as a result of disability. All Bidders must meet the minimum criteria set out in Section III.1.4) Objective rules and criteria for participation. Organisations that meet these minimum criteria set out in Section III.1.4) can participate by following the instructions set out within Section II.2.4 Description of the Procurement. Falkirk Council reserves the right to open up this Framework Agreement each year to new entrants that meet the minimum criteria. The framework will only open up if Falkirk Council identifies a need to expand services to meet demand or to respond to the choice of service users. Please note that Service User and/or Carer choice will be a principle factor in booking bed places subject to budget approval. Please note TUPE may apply

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