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Shared Lives Scheme

Scottish Borders Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jan 2020 at 00:00

OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Tender

02 Jul 2019 at 01:00

OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Borders Council is currently involved in the procurement process for the "Shared Lives Scheme," aimed at providing innovative accommodation and support arrangements for adults with varying support needs under the Scottish Borders Health and Social Care Partnership's Learning Disability Service. This open tender, which has been awarded to the supplier Cornerstone, is classified under the services category, specifically focusing on general public services. The contract has a value of £1,215,784 and is set for a five-year duration, initiated on 7 November 2019 with an option to extend for an additional 24 months. The successful provider must adhere to robust operational standards and monitor the service delivery closely, as outlined in the specifications for the arrangement.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) well-versed in social care and community support services. Providers with experience in developing and managing Shared Lives schemes or analogous services will find this tender particularly relevant. The successful bidder will benefit from a long-term contract with the council, which seeks innovative approaches to service delivery, thereby allowing businesses to showcase their capabilities and expand their market presence within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Shared Lives Scheme

Notice Description

Award of contract for the Scottish Borders Health and Social Care Partnership's Learning Disability Service (LDS) to develop a local Shared Lives scheme as part of their commitment to offering a variety of accommodation and support arrangements to the people they support as per the LDS Strategic Commissioning Plan (2016-19).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Shared Lives is a model of care and support that provides innovative, small family-based support to adults with a variety of support needs. The Provider must ensure they are capable and confident of providing the full range of services detailed in the Specification. The Service required is the provision of a Shared Lives Scheme eligible for adults aged 16 + to end of life. The Specification will described the Shared Lives Scheme, the Service to be provided, how the Service would be delivered, monitoring arrangements, service level outcomes, key performance indicators and the role of the Council in generating referrals and supporting the delivery of outcomes. The Provider will not itself directly provide the care, support and accommodation to Supported Persons. The Provider will recruit and approve Shared Lives Carers on a self-employed basis and will manage and ensure the proper delivery of a high quality Service by the appointed Shared Lives Carers. The Responsibilities of the Provider will include the appointment of a Service Manager and suitable co-ordinators and administration support. The Council were seeking innovative approaches from the Provider in the delivery and promotion of the Service and the Specification described the minimum standards of quality required.. Award of Contract - The contract is for a period of 5 years with an option to extend for a further 24 months. It is considered that this service is covered by the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 under the "Light Touch Regime".

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000588752
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376853
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,215,784 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20196 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Borders Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Postcode Area
Galashiels
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Cornerstone

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL359302
    Shared Lives Scheme - Scottish Borders Health and Social Care Partnership's Learning Disability Service (LDS) intends to develop a local Shared Lives scheme as part of their commitment to offering a variety of accommodation and support arrangements to the people they support as per the LDS Strategic Commissioning Plan (2016-19).
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376853
    Shared Lives Scheme - Award of contract for the Scottish Borders Health and Social Care Partnership's Learning Disability Service (LDS) to develop a local Shared Lives scheme as part of their commitment to offering a variety of accommodation and support arrangements to the people they support as per the LDS Strategic Commissioning Plan (2016-19).

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