Planning

Reopening of National Flexible Framework for Care and Support Services

SCOTLAND EXCEL

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Planning

25 Aug 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Scotland Excel, acting as a central purchasing body, is initiating a tender process for the "Reopening of National Flexible Framework for Care and Support Services". Located in Paisley, Scotland, this procurement falls under the services category and is currently in the planning stage. Key anticipated dates include the publication of the contract notice and the tender issue in October 2020, with a tender return deadline set for November 2020. Successful providers from this process will commence their services on 1 April 2021.

This tender presents ripe opportunities for businesses focusing on care and support services, particularly those specialising in home care and supported living solutions. Companies looking to expand their service offerings or integrate new locations within the Scottish local authority framework may find this procurement particularly appealing. This is an excellent chance for new entrants to establish themselves in a framework that promotes quality of life for individuals, accommodating personal choices and aspirations.

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Notice Title

Reopening of National Flexible Framework for Care and Support Services

Notice Description

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is being published by Scotland Excel for the purposes of informing potential service providers of the upcoming opportunity to join the National Flexible Framework for Care and Support Services (1318). Care and Support Services (encompassing Care at Home and Supported Living 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. Scotland Excel currently manages this framework on behalf of Scottish local authorities. 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. Services awarded from this exercise will be offered a Joining Date of 1 April 2021. A contract notice will be published prior to the publication of the tender. THIS EXERCISE WILL BE CONDUCTED ON PUBLIC CONTRACTS SCOTLAND - all documentation will be published with the contract notice, and made available on this website. Potential Tenderers are advised to monitor Public Contracts Scotland on a regular basis if they wish to access and/or participate in this opportunity. This notice serves to inform potential Tenderers that, following the publication of SPPN 8, Scotland Excel will be progressing with this exercise, currently anticipated to be during (and no earlier than) October 2020.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is not a procurement exercise at this time. This notice serves to inform potential providers that, following the publication of SPPN 8, Scotland Excel will be progressing with the reopening of the Flexible Framework for Care and Support Services (1318), currently anticipated to be during (and no earlier than) October 2020. ANTICIPATED KEY DATES (subject to change): Contract Notice: October 2020 Tender Issue (PCS): October 2020 Tender Return: November 2020 Evaluation, Governance & Award Process: November 2020 - March 2021 Commencement Date (New Entrants): 1 April 2021. THIS EXERCISE WILL BE CONDUCTED ON PUBLIC CONTRACTS SCOTLAND - all documentation will be published with the contract notice, and made available on this website. Potential Tenderers are advised to monitor Public Contracts Scotland on a regular basis if they wish to access and/or participate in this opportunity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000628801
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG393290
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Oct 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTLAND EXCEL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
education.corporate@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/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG393290&idx=1
    18th September 2020 - Provider Information Sessions available via Microsoft Teams 12/13 October for potential New Entrants
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG393290
    Reopening of National Flexible Framework for Care and Support Services - This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is being published by Scotland Excel for the purposes of informing potential service providers of the upcoming opportunity to join the National Flexible Framework for Care and Support Services (1318). Care and Support Services (encompassing Care at Home and Supported Living 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. Scotland Excel currently manages this framework on behalf of Scottish local authorities. 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. Services awarded from this exercise will be offered a Joining Date of 1 April 2021. A contract notice will be published prior to the publication of the tender. THIS EXERCISE WILL BE CONDUCTED ON PUBLIC CONTRACTS SCOTLAND - all documentation will be published with the contract notice, and made available on this website. Potential Tenderers are advised to monitor Public Contracts Scotland on a regular basis if they wish to access and/or participate in this opportunity. This notice serves to inform potential Tenderers that, following the publication of SPPN 8, Scotland Excel will be progressing with this exercise, currently anticipated to be during (and no earlier than) October 2020.

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