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Disability Services for Adults

West Lothian Council

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Tender

12 Jan 2021 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Lothian Council is currently seeking suppliers for the tender titled "Disability Services for Adults," aimed at providing essential support services under the Light Touch Regime framework. This tender falls within the general public services category and is located in Livingston, UK. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with submissions due by 12:00 on 8th February 2021. The awarded service providers will enter a Framework Agreement for a duration of four years, with the option to extend for an additional 48 months. The evaluation will focus on quality and price, requiring a minimum quality score of 60% for consideration.

This procurement opportunity is ideal for businesses specialising in disability services, care support, and healthcare provision, particularly those equipped to deliver services that promote independence for adults with disabilities. Companies with experience in managing complex needs and supporting vulnerable individuals will find this contract suitable for growth. The framework, which will accommodate multiple service providers, allows for the re-opening of competition annually, enabling new entrants to join. This flexibility presents a strategic entry point for businesses keen on securing ongoing contracts in the health and social care sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Disability Services for Adults

Notice Description

West Lothian Council commission services and support which focus on prevention, early intervention and maintaining and promoting independence, enabling people to live independently in their own homes where they choose to do so. West Lothian Council will be making use of the provisions of the Light Touch Regime and intend to operate a Framework Agreement for adults with a disability to receive care in their own homes and properties owned by landlords with appropriate support for a period of 4 years with the possibility of extending for a period of up to a further 48 months. The framework will be for new business only and current business will remain with the incumbent providers. If an incumbent provider is successful their existing packages of care will be transferred to the terms and conditions of the new framework agreement. If any existing provider is not appointed to the new framework the packages of care may continue as 'spot purchases' through a separate contractual arrangement until they end naturally to ensure service continuity for the service user. The framework will be split into 4 different Lots and Service providers to be appointed to the framework will be required to score at least 60 (sixty)% of the total quality score.

Lot Information

Supporting service users with complex needs resulting in behaviours that challenge

The Council have a requirement for suitably qualified and experienced service providers to support service users with complex needs resulting in behaviours that challenge: Service users will be eligible for Lot 1 services when an assessment of risk has concluded that they present with behaviour(s) that challenge to such an intensity, frequency, or duration as to threaten the quality of life and/or the physical safety of the individual or others. Thus leading to responses that are restrictive, aversive or result in exclusion and/or deny access to the use of ordinary community facilities. The Council intend operating a Framework Agreement whereby service providers who meet all the mandatory criteria, pass the Selection Stage,score a sufficiently high score within the Technical Envelope in the Invitation to Tender, are prepared to accept the council's hourly rate and are able to meet all requirements, will be appointed. Whilst the Framework Agreement will use the flexibility offered by the Light Touch Regime allowing for re-opening of competition to other service providers to be appointed on 1 July 2022 and each anniversary thereafter, an Open Procedure as provided within the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations will be used to appoint providers to the Framework Agreement. The current budget hourly rates for Lot 1 - Supporting service users with Complex Behaviour(s) that Challenge is GBP 20.28 The rate effective from 1 April 2021 is still to be determined by the Council's Financial Management Unit and an inflationary increase will be provided. The night hours payment which is currently GBP 11.16 will also be subject to an inflationary increase from 1 April 2021.. In accordance with Section 67 (5) of the PC(S)Regulations - form of a fixed price or cost on the basis of which economic operators will compete on quality criteria only whereby price is fixed at an hourly rate.Utilising the flexibility of the Light Touch Regime with regard to the award criteria, those providers who are prepared to accept the Partnership's hourly rates will score 50%.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be able to be extended for a period of up to a further 48 months.

Supporting Service users with Mental Health and Addictions

The Council require suitably experienced and qualified service providers to support service users with Mental Health and Addictions. Service users will be eligible for Lot 3 services where an assessment of risk has concluded that their mental health significantly restricts their ability to participate in activities of daily living and community involvement. The Council intend operating a Framework Agreement whereby service providers who meet all the mandatory criteria, pass the Selection Stage, score a sufficiently high score within the Technical Envelope in the Invitation to Tender, are prepared to accept the Council's hourly rate and are able to meet all requirements, will be appointed. Whilst the Framework Agreement will use the flexibility offered by the Light Touch Regime allowing for re-opening of competition to other service providers to be appointed on 1 July 2022 and each anniversary thereafter, an Open Procedure as provided within the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations will be used to appoint providers to the Framework Agreement. The current budget hourly rates for Lot 3 - Supporting Service users with Mental Health and Addictions is GBP 17.56 The rate effective from 1 April 2021 is still to be determined by the council's Financial Management Unit and an inflationary increase will be provided. The night hours payment which is currently GBP 11.16 will also be subject to an inflationary increase from 1 April 2021.. In accordance with Section 67 (5) of the PC(S) Regulations - form of a fixed price or cost on the basis of which economic operators will compete on quality criteria only whereby price is fixed at an hourly rate.Utilising the flexibility of the Light Touch Regime with regard to the award criteria, those providers who are prepared to accept the Partnership's hourly rates will score 50%.

Renewal: The framework will be able to be extended for a period of up to a further 48 months.

Supporting servicing users with complex conditions to access their community

The Council have a requirement for suitably qualified and experienced service providers to support service users with complex conditions to access their community: Service users will be eligible for Lot 2 services where an assessment of risk has concluded that their long term and complex conditions significantly restrict their ability to participate in activities of daily living and community involvement. The Council intend operating a Framework Agreement whereby service providers who meet all the mandatory criteria, pass the Selection Stage, score a sufficiently high score within the Technical Envelope in the Invitation to Tender, are prepared to accept the Council's hourly rate and are able to meet all requirements, will be appointed. Whilst the Framework Agreement will use the flexibility offered by the Light Touch Regime allowing for re-opening of competition to other service providers to be appointed on 1 July 2022 and each anniversary thereafter, an Open Procedure as provided within the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations will be used to appoint providers to the Framework Agreement. The current budget hourly rates for Lot 2 - Supporting service users with Complex conditions to access their community is GBP 18.04 The rate effective from 1 April 2021 is still to be determined by the Council's Financial Management Unit and an inflationary increase will be provided. The night hours payment which is currently GBP 11.16 will also be subject to an inflationary increase from 1 April 2021.. In accordance with Section 67 (5) of the PCS Regulations - form of a fixed price or cost on the basis of which economic operators will compete on quality criteria only whereby price is fixed at an hourly rate.Utilising the flexibility of the Light Touch Regime with regard to the award criteria, those providers who are prepared to accept the Partnership's hourly rates will score 50%.

Renewal: The framework will be able to be extended for a period of up to a further 48 months.

Supporting service users with complex conditions to manage their personal care

The Council require suitably experienced and qualified service providers to support service users with complex conditions to manage their personal care. The Council intend operating a Framework Agreement whereby service providers who meet all the mandatory criteria, pass the Selection Stage, score a sufficiently high score within the Technical Envelope in the Invitation to Tender, are prepared to accept the Council's hourly rate and are able to meet all requirements, will be appointed. Whilst the Framework Agreement will use the flexibility offered by the Light Touch Regime allowing for re-opening of competition to other service providers to be appointed on 1 July 2022 and each anniversary thereafter, an Open Procedure as provided within the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations will be used to appoint providers to the Framework Agreement. The current budget hourly rates for Lot 4 - Supporting service users to manage their personal care is GBP 20.28 The rate effective from 1 April 2021 is still to be determined by the Council's Financial Management Unit and an inflationary increase will be provided. The night hours payment which is currently GBP 11.16 will also be subject to an inflationary increase from 1 April 2021.. In accordance with Section 67 (5) of the PC(S) Regulations - form of a fixed price or cost on the basis of which economic operators will compete on quality criteria only whereby price is fixed at an hourly rate.Utilising the flexibility of the Light Touch Regime with regard to the award criteria, those providers who are prepared to accept the Partnership's hourly rates will score 50%.

Renewal: The framework will be able to be extended for a period of up to a further 48 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000636256
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404036
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

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
12 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2021 - 30 Jun 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
West Lothian Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM78 West Lothian
Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404036
    Disability Services for Adults - West Lothian Council commission services and support which focus on prevention, early intervention and maintaining and promoting independence, enabling people to live independently in their own homes where they choose to do so. West Lothian Council will be making use of the provisions of the Light Touch Regime and intend to operate a Framework Agreement for adults with a disability to receive care in their own homes and properties owned by landlords with appropriate support for a period of 4 years with the possibility of extending for a period of up to a further 48 months. The framework will be for new business only and current business will remain with the incumbent providers. If an incumbent provider is successful their existing packages of care will be transferred to the terms and conditions of the new framework agreement. If any existing provider is not appointed to the new framework the packages of care may continue as 'spot purchases' through a separate contractual arrangement until they end naturally to ensure service continuity for the service user. The framework will be split into 4 different Lots and Service providers to be appointed to the framework will be required to score at least 60 (sixty)% of the total quality score.

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