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National Flexible Framework for Care and Support Services [New Entrants April 2021]

Scotland Excel

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Aug 2021 at 01:00

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

02 Oct 2020 at 01:00

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

Scotland Excel is the central purchasing body managing the National Flexible Framework for Care and Support Services, which was re-opened for new entrants as of October 2020, with a contract value estimated at £560 million. The framework, designed for the procurement of care services in various locations across Scotland, is currently in the award stage. Key milestones include the tender period ending on 17th November 2020. The procurement process follows an open method, inviting submissions electronically, allowing for greater accessibility for bidders.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the care sector, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide quality care and support services. Successful bidders will have the chance to expand their service offerings and geographical reach under the framework, which includes community benefits such as training, mentoring, and the collaboration with local community initiatives. Businesses with proven track records in healthcare delivery are particularly well-placed to compete for this substantial contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Flexible Framework for Care and Support Services [New Entrants April 2021]

Notice Description

UPDATE - OCTOBER 2020 REOPENING OF THE FLEXIBLE FRAMEWORK As noted below, the previously advertised flexible framework relative to Care and Support Services commenced on 1 April 2020. In accordance with its terms, it is now being opened for New Entrants to be admitted under the same requirements as the original tender exercise and as noted herein. The estimated value shown in II.1.5 reflects the value advertised at the establishment of the framework (which is an estimate and subject to change). | ORIGINAL CONTRACT NOTICE TEXT: This procurement exercise is to establish a 'National Flexible Framework' in accordance with Regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (further referred to as 'the Flexible Framework') for the purchase of Care at Home and Supported Living Services, collectively referred to as Care and Support Services. Care and Support Services will support people to achieve the best possible quality of life, in terms of their personal aspirations, choices and abilities, that enables them to live independently and safely within their own home for as long as practicable. The Flexible Framework allows for New Entrants to be admitted, as providers, after it has been established. Following award, successful providers will also be able to add new services and locations to their service offering in accordance with the terms of the Flexible Framework. The value provided in II.1.5 is an ESTIMATE only.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Flexible Framework is intended to allow Councils and associate members/other bodies to procure a variety of Care and Support Services, all as further described within the procurement documents attached to the published contract notice. Councils in Scotland have their own current arrangements for the purchase of Care and Support Services. Current care packages will not necessarily transfer over to this new Flexible Framework. This will be a decision for Councils to make in line with their assessment and review process. Scotland Excel elects to use the ESPD in this exercise in respect of exclusion grounds and selection criteria for this Flexible Framework, as a matter of best practice.. Economic operators may be excluded if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The Invitation to Tender and published documents relevant to this procurement, detail further mandatory selection criteria including the requirement for registration with the relevant Regulator and minimum quality standards.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000628219
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP426326
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
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£560,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£560,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20215 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
Scotland Excel
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1AR
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
40
Supplier Names

1st Class Care Solutions Limited

Affinity Trust

Alltogether Care Services Ltd

Almond Blossom Care Limited

Annandale Bed and Bath Service Limited

Anne Marie Cassidy t/a Christina's Home Care Services

Assist Homecare (Scotland) Ltd

Beyond Limits (Plymouth) Ltd

Care Solutions Homecare Ltd

Careline Home Support

Catch Scotland Ltd

Constance Care Limited

Cosgrove Care

Crossroads (Annandale & Eskdale) Care Attendant Scheme

Crossroads Care and Support

Dalefair Limited t/a Carewatch Glasgow

Dumfries and Galloway Mental Health Association

Guardian Response Limited

Homecare Scotland Care Services Ltd

Independent Living Support

JPM Community Care Services Ltd

Leonard Cheshire Disability

LinkLiving Limited

Loretto Care

McFarlane Trust Ltd.

McSence Communication Limited.

Nova Payroll Management Services Limited

Orems Care Services Limited

Partners for Inclusion

Prestige Nursing (Scotland) Ltd (formerly named Elite Care (Scotland) Ltd)

Purple Social Care Ltd

Quarriers

Specialist Resource Solutions Ltd

Stewartry Care Limited

Support for Ordinary Living

Tagsa Uibhist (Uist Support)

Tailor Maid Home Care Ltd.

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland Limited

The Trustees of Stranraer Skills Station (namely the (Chairperson), (Vice Chairperson), (Secretary) and (Treasurer), and their successors in office as ex officio trustees)

Turning Point Scotland Services Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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