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Short Breaks - Respite at home and in a Community Setting Framework

West Lothian Council

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13 Dec 2021 at 00:00

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

West Lothian Council is currently seeking providers for the "Short Breaks - Respite at Home and in a Community Setting Framework," which is part of the services industry. This tender is taking place in Livingston, UK, and is in the procurement stage of planning as it anticipates the submission of proposals until 18 January 2022. The total value of the framework contract is estimated at £860,000, with the possibility of extending it for an additional 24 months. This procurement will be conducted under an open procedure and will incorporate the provisions of the Light Touch Regime.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in health and social care services, particularly those capable of providing respite care in both home and community settings. Companies with experience in supporting caregivers and enabling individuals with care needs to maintain their independence will find the flexible framework especially suitable. Furthermore, this is a chance for new providers to enter the market, as the framework will be reopened annually at West Lothian Council's discretion to allow additional businesses to join, fostering growth and competitive opportunities in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Short Breaks - Respite at home and in a Community Setting Framework

Notice Description

WLHSCP are seeking to appoint a provider for the Short Breaks (Respite) at Home and in the Community Flexible Framework contract to support and sustain the caring relationship and in doing so meet the needs, expectations and outcomes sought for both the cared-for person and their carer. This is with a view to enabling the carer to have a break whilst at the same time enabling the person requiring care to remain at home avoiding or delaying the need for possible admission to an alternative care environment or the need for increased levels of intervention wherever possible. West Lothian Council will make use of the provisions of the Light Touch Regime and intend to operate a Flexible Framework Agreement for Short Breaks (Respite) at home and in a Community Setting. The Framework is for 2 years with the possibility of extending for a period of up to a further 24 months. WLC will open the Flexible Framework annually at their discretion to allow new providers to join the Framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1

West Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership (WLHSCP) wish to appoint providers to The Short Breaks - Respite at Home and in the Community Framework. The purpose of this Framework is to support and sustain the caring relationship and in doing so meet the needs, expectations and outcomes sought for both the cared-for person and their carer. This is with a view to enabling the carer to have a break whilst at the same time enabling the person requiring care to remain at home avoiding or delaying the need for possible admission to an alternative care environment or the need for increased levels of intervention wherever possible. West Lothian Council will make use of the provisions of the Light Touch Regime and intend to operate a Flexible Framework Agreement for 2 years with the possibility of extending for a period of up to a further 24 months. WLC reserves the right to open the Framework annually, at their discretion and to add more suppliers as appropriate. 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 NOT be split into Lots and each successful bidder will be given equal opportunity to pick packages of care.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000675744
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435554
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£860,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£860,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 2022Expired
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

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=DEC435554
    Short Breaks - Respite at home and in a Community Setting Framework - WLHSCP are seeking to appoint a provider for the Short Breaks (Respite) at Home and in the Community Flexible Framework contract to support and sustain the caring relationship and in doing so meet the needs, expectations and outcomes sought for both the cared-for person and their carer. This is with a view to enabling the carer to have a break whilst at the same time enabling the person requiring care to remain at home avoiding or delaying the need for possible admission to an alternative care environment or the need for increased levels of intervention wherever possible. West Lothian Council will make use of the provisions of the Light Touch Regime and intend to operate a Flexible Framework Agreement for Short Breaks (Respite) at home and in a Community Setting. The Framework is for 2 years with the possibility of extending for a period of up to a further 24 months. WLC will open the Flexible Framework annually at their discretion to allow new providers to join the Framework.

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