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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Residential Rehabilitation (Alcohol and Drugs) Services National Flexible Framework Agreement" is led by Scotland Excel, a central purchasing body located in Paisley, UK. This procurement opportunity falls under the services category and aims to establish a new flexible framework agreement for the provision of Residential Rehabilitation services across Scotland, with a contract value of £60,000,000. The process is currently at the award stage, with a contract signed on 2nd April 2024. The deadline for tender submissions was 12th January 2024, and the procurement method used is an open procedure. The buying organisation has provided detailed descriptions and guidance for interested businesses on their website.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses offering Residential Rehabilitation services to grow and expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the social services sector, including providers of psychosocial support and structured daily activities, are well-suited to compete. The tender allows for new entrants to participate even after the agreement is established, offering the potential to vary service offerings. Businesses located in various regions within Scotland can benefit from this opportunity. The procurement process aims to increase transparency and efficiency in engaging providers, ensuring continuity and quality in service provision. Interested businesses should refer to the official procurement documents and attend applicant information sessions for further details on submission requirements and community benefit considerations.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Residential Rehabilitation (Alcohol and Drugs) Services National Flexible Framework Agreement

Notice Description

This Contract Award Notice relates to the establishment of a new 'National Flexible Framework Agreement' in accordance with Regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (further referred to as 'the Flexible Framework Agreement ') for the provision of Residential Rehabilitation services as defined in the Procurement Documents: "Residential rehabilitation programmes aim to support individuals to attain an alcohol and drug-free lifestyle and be re-integrated into society. They provide intensive psychosocial support and a structured programme of daily activities which residents are required to attend over a fixed period of time." Supported accommodation services which meet this definition are also included in the Flexible Framework Agreement. The Flexible Framework Agreement allows for New Entrants to be admitted, as Providers, after it has been established. Following award, successful Providers will also be able to seek to vary their appointment by altering or adding Rehabilitation Service offerings in accordance with the terms of the Flexible Framework Agreement. Please note that the value provided in II.1.5) is an ESTIMATE only. This is a maximum value which is estimated to ensure that there is sufficient capacity within the Flexible Framework Agreement to accommodate any unforeseen peaks in demand and should not be relied upon as an indication of the likely value of work that may be awarded. Applicants should note that there is no guarantee of any business, use, level of use or continuity of business through the Flexible Framework Agreement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement process enables participation in a continually open Flexible Framework Agreement for the delivery of Residential Rehabilitation (Alcohol and Drugs) Services. This Flexible Framework Agreement is intended to provide an efficient method of engaging Providers for the provision of Residential Rehabilitation (Alcohol and Drugs) Services to Purchasers in accordance with the requirements of Law and to increase transparency and availability of information about these services across Scotland. The Flexible Framework Agreement was not sub-divided into "lots" or categories. This is in order reflect the individuality and diversity of Services and to take account of and be proportionate to the characteristics of the market. Applicants could offer one or multiple Rehabilitation Services and each offer relating to a Rehabilitation Service was assessed as an independent and discrete offer. Applicants were asked to note that participation in the Flexible Framework Agreement and involvement in Call-Offs will be by reference to the Rehabilitation Services for which the Applicant has been admitted. In line with the Flexible Framework Agreement specification, should any of the defined terms, procedures or any other regulated matter become subject to any change in the Law, resulting in any change to the defined terms, or to the manner in which such procedures or other matters require to be dealt with, then such changes shall take precedence over that contained in the Flexible Framework Agreement. As such, workforce matters which change as a result of the implementation of national policy directives will be considered in line with the Flexible Framework Agreement variation procedures.. Please note, the duration shown at section II.2.7 includes an initial period of two years from the Commencement Date with the option to extend on two occasions each for a period of up to one year (up to a maximum Duration of four years). 48 months is the maximum Duration IF all extension options are exercised in full.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000731554
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR503994
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33693300 - Addiction treatment

85000000 - Health and social work services

85111400 - Rehabilitation hospital services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20242 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
Scotland Excel
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
9
Supplier Names

Abbeycare (UK) Limited

Alternatives West Dunbartonshire Community Drug Service

Castle Craig Hospital Limited

CrossReach (the operating name for The Church of Scotland Social Care Council)

Phoenix House T/A Phoenix Futures

RAM 225 Limited

The Haven Kilmacolm

The Jericho Benedictine Society

maxie richards foundation

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV491919
    Residential Rehabilitation (Alcohol and Drugs) Services National Flexible Framework Agreement - This Contract Notice relates to the establishment of a new 'National Flexible Framework Agreement' in accordance with Regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (further referred to as 'the Flexible Framework Agreement ') for the provision of Residential Rehabilitation services as defined in the Procurement Documents: "Residential rehabilitation programmes aim to support individuals to attain an alcohol and drug-free lifestyle and be re-integrated into society. They provide intensive psychosocial support and a structured programme of daily activities which residents are required to attend over a fixed period of time." Supported accommodation services which meet this definition are also included in the Flexible Framework Agreement. The Flexible Framework Agreement allows for New Entrants to be admitted, as Providers, after it has been established. Following award, successful Providers will also be able to seek to vary their appointment by altering or adding Rehabilitation Service offerings in accordance with the terms of the Flexible Framework Agreement. Please note that the value provided in II.1.5) is an ESTIMATE only. This is a maximum value which is estimated to ensure that there is sufficient capacity within the Flexible Framework Agreement to accommodate any unforeseen peaks in demand and should not be relied upon as an indication of the likely value of work that may be awarded. Applicants should note that there is no guarantee of any business, use, level of use or continuity of business through the Flexible Framework Agreement.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR503994
    Residential Rehabilitation (Alcohol and Drugs) Services National Flexible Framework Agreement - This Contract Award Notice relates to the establishment of a new 'National Flexible Framework Agreement' in accordance with Regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (further referred to as 'the Flexible Framework Agreement ') for the provision of Residential Rehabilitation services as defined in the Procurement Documents: "Residential rehabilitation programmes aim to support individuals to attain an alcohol and drug-free lifestyle and be re-integrated into society. They provide intensive psychosocial support and a structured programme of daily activities which residents are required to attend over a fixed period of time." Supported accommodation services which meet this definition are also included in the Flexible Framework Agreement. The Flexible Framework Agreement allows for New Entrants to be admitted, as Providers, after it has been established. Following award, successful Providers will also be able to seek to vary their appointment by altering or adding Rehabilitation Service offerings in accordance with the terms of the Flexible Framework Agreement. Please note that the value provided in II.1.5) is an ESTIMATE only. This is a maximum value which is estimated to ensure that there is sufficient capacity within the Flexible Framework Agreement to accommodate any unforeseen peaks in demand and should not be relied upon as an indication of the likely value of work that may be awarded. Applicants should note that there is no guarantee of any business, use, level of use or continuity of business through the Flexible Framework Agreement.

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