Tender

Care Homes for Adults with Learning Disabilities Including Autism

SCOTLAND EXCEL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being managed by Scotland Excel for the provision of a Framework Agreement titled "Care Homes for Adults with Learning Disabilities Including Autism". This initiative falls under the general public services category in the social services industry and is located in Paisley, UK. Currently, the procurement is in the active tender stage, with submissions due by 3rd May 2019. The process employs an open procurement method, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate, and invites new entrants during its duration, enhancing competitiveness and innovation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those with experience in providing accommodation, care, and support for individuals with learning disabilities, including autism. Companies equipped to meet regulatory requirements and demonstrate financial stability will be well-suited to compete, particularly those able to offer innovative service solutions or community benefits. This framework not only allows for the expansion of service providers but also encourages collaboration among well-established and new entrants in the sector.

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Notice Title

Care Homes for Adults with Learning Disabilities Including Autism

Notice Description

Framework Agreement for the provision of Care Homes for Adults with Learning Disabilities Including Autism. 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 ("the Regulations") and in accordance with Regulations 74-76. This procurement is designed to admit new entrants/new services as set out in "19-18 New Entrants", found in the attachment area of the ITT. At designated time throughout the Duration, New Entrants may apply to be included, following completion of the a qualification no more onerous than the original tender, and existing Providers may apply to include New Services following an abbreviated evaluation process.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Framework for accommodation, care and support services in Care Homes for Adults with Learning Disabilities Including Autism for Scottish Local Authorities and/or any Integration Authorities, or other bodies established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working)(Scotland) Act 2014 with powers to purchase such services. Scotland Excel elects to use the ESPD in this exercise in respect of exclusion grounds and selection criteria for these contracts, as a matter of best practice. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.. For details about this procurement, including tender information sessions, see ITT 27993 (Project 12683) on the Public Contracts Scotland-Tender website at: https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000572042
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR350478
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£106,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2019Expired
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=APR350478
    Care Homes for Adults with Learning Disabilities Including Autism - Framework Agreement for the provision of Care Homes for Adults with Learning Disabilities Including Autism. 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 ("the Regulations") and in accordance with Regulations 74-76. This procurement is designed to admit new entrants/new services as set out in "19-18 New Entrants", found in the attachment area of the ITT. At designated time throughout the Duration, New Entrants may apply to be included, following completion of the a qualification no more onerous than the original tender, and existing Providers may apply to include New Services following an abbreviated evaluation process.

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