Planning

Provision of Intermediate Care (Milestone House)

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Planning

31 Jan 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Provision of Intermediate Care" at Milestone House. This contract, managed by the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership (EHSCP), focuses on general public services within the healthcare sector. The case in question aims at delivering intermediate care for individuals with complex needs at a facility located in Edinburgh (EH14 1EB). Key dates include the submission deadline for expressions of interest, which is by noon on 21 February 2025, and the projected commencement of the contract from October 2025, with a duration of at least three years until October 2028, subject to funding.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations experienced in providing integrated social and healthcare services, particularly those skilled in operating registered residential care facilities for at-risk populations. The selected provider will be expected to demonstrate a robust partnership approach, possess relevant Care Inspectorate Registration, and have substantial insurance coverage. Additionally, expertise in handling TUPE procedures and managing care home leases will be advantageous as the incoming provider may need to take over the existing staff and leasehold arrangements at Milestone House. This procurement process allows firms with appropriate qualifications to expand their service portfolios and establish a foothold in the Scottish public sector health and social care market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Intermediate Care (Milestone House)

Notice Description

The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to advise the market that the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership (EHSCP), through the City of Edinburgh Council, intend to tender a contract to appoint a Provider to work in partnership in the delivery of Intermediate Care for people with multiple and complex needs at Milestone House, Edinburgh (EH14 1EB); and to seek notes of interest from suitably qualified/experienced potential providers. Further details about the requirement are included in the attached PIN.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Milestone House Intermediate Care Unit (MICU) currently offers short term 24/7 care in a ten bedded, registered residential care setting for people who: - have multiple and complex social and healthcare needs; and - are homeless or at risk of homelessness. People are admitted to the unit from the community for early intervention to prevent hospitalisation or mitigate serious harm; and from hospital to reduce the length of inappropriate hospitalisations. The service provides a patient-centred and trauma-informed holistic package of care, facilitating recovery, addressing health needs, and offering social, welfare, financial, and housing support to enable a safe and appropriate discharge. EHSCP is seeking to appoint a provider that has expertise to further develop the service. Key requirements for the provider will include experience in and approach to the support of this client group; capacity to manage a registered residential service of this type and a positive approach to partnership working and co-development of services. The successful provider will also require: - Care Inspectorate Registration (Care homes for adults); - Public Liability insurance of not less than GBP 10,000,000 in respect of any one occurrence; and - Employer's Liability insurance of not less that GBP 5,000,000. It is anticipated that the new contract will begin in October 2025 and that it will run until at least October 2028 with optional extensions, subject to the availability of a complex funding package. The current provider does not intend to continue to provide the service, therefore it is envisaged that: - TUPE may apply to some or all current unit staff (up to 18 staff members); and - the incoming provider will be required to take over the lease of Milestone House from the current provider. Further details about the requirement are included in the attached PIN.. If you wish to note interest in this contract opportunity, please indicate so on Public Contract Scotland and complete the attached brief questionnaire and email it to claudine.persaud@edinburgh.gov.uk by 12 noon on Friday 21 February 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000788767
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522952
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

85144000 - Residential health facilities services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 May 2025Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Claudine Persaud
Contact Email
claudine.persaud@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314693727

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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