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Flexible Framework for Self Directed Support including Care at Home Services Entry Point 2

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

North Lanarkshire Council is conducting an open tender for the "Flexible Framework for Self Directed Support including Care at Home Services Entry Point 2" located in Motherwell, UKM84. This procurement is currently in the award stage, having been signed on 31st March 2022. The tender process allows for applications from providers not currently on the established framework, providing a significant opportunity for participation in delivering essential care services. The contract value is approximately £820 million, and the tender was initially submitted electronically, with specifics outlined in the invitation to tender document.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the care services sector, particularly those experienced in providing care at home or support services to vulnerable populations. Companies that focus on innovative care solutions, community engagement initiatives, and have the capacity to comply with regulatory standards, such as registration with the Care Inspectorate, would be well-suited to compete. As community benefits are a consideration in the evaluation process, businesses with plans for targeted recruitment, training, and local engagement can further enhance their proposals.

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Notice Title

Flexible Framework for Self Directed Support including Care at Home Services Entry Point 2

Notice Description

North Lanarkshire Council (the "Council") has already established a Flexible Framework with external providers ("Contractors") to support the critical Service Delivery to Children, Young People and Adults who have been assessed as requiring support to design, develop and achieve real lives in line with the Social Care (Self Directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013. See notice https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/authority/authority_noticestatus.aspx?ID=MAR409092 . This notice is for Entry Point 2 which is is applicable for any potential Contractor that is not already on the Framework to tender their proposals to join. . This procedure is being carried out in accordance with The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, Regulation 74.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A detailed specification is contained within the main invitation to tender ("ITT") document which is accessible (and downloadable) from the Buyer Attachment area within the PCS-Tender system. . Contractors wishing to apply to join the Framework must be registered with Care Inspectorate at point of tender submission. . Service delivery must be carried out in accordance with the information provided within this Contract Notice, the ITT Document and the Council's Framework Agreement.. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000676046
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444935
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

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£820,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20223 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Manager, Quality Assurance
Contact Email
qualityassurance@northlan.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MOTHERWELL
Postcode
ML1 1AB
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM84 North Lanarkshire

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
Westminster Constituency
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
10
Supplier Names

ALL NEW BEGINNINGS

ALLIED HEALTH SERVICES LIMITED TRADING AS ALLIED HEALTHCARE

AYRSHIRE CHILDRENS SERVICES

BESPOKE CARE SERVICES

CONSTANCE CARE

CROSSREACH (THE OPERATING NAME FOR THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND SOCIAL CARE COUNCIL

FLEXIBLE CHILDCARE SERVICES SCOTLAND

HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE

HOMECARE SCOTLAND CARE SERVICES

SCOTTISH AUTISM

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435171
    Flexible Framework for Self Directed Support including Care at Home Services Entry Point 2 - North Lanarkshire Council (the "Council") has already established a Flexible Framework with external providers ("Contractors") to support the critical Service Delivery to Children, Young People and Adults who have been assessed as requiring support to design, develop and achieve real lives in line with the Social Care (Self Directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013. See notice https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/authority/authority_noticestatus.aspx?ID=MAR409092 . This notice is for Entry Point 2 which is is applicable for any potential Contractor that is not already on the Framework to tender their proposals to join. . This procedure is being carried out in accordance with The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, Regulation 74.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444935
    Flexible Framework for Self Directed Support including Care at Home Services Entry Point 2 - North Lanarkshire Council (the "Council") has already established a Flexible Framework with external providers ("Contractors") to support the critical Service Delivery to Children, Young People and Adults who have been assessed as requiring support to design, develop and achieve real lives in line with the Social Care (Self Directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013. See notice https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/authority/authority_noticestatus.aspx?ID=MAR409092 . This notice is for Entry Point 2 which is is applicable for any potential Contractor that is not already on the Framework to tender their proposals to join. . This procedure is being carried out in accordance with The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, Regulation 74.

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