{ "tag": [ "compiled" ], "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-064a22-2026-02-25T16:50:58Z", "date": "2026-02-25T16:50:58Z", "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-064a22", "description": "Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Financial Health Flowchart The financial information will be evaluated using the Midlothian Council financial health evaluation flowchart, please see Appendix 1. The financial information provided will require to meet the following criteria: (i) The ratio of total assets to total liabilities (net assets) should be positive in 2 out of 3 years. (ii) The accounts should not show a lost in 2 consecutive years. (iii) The accounts should not show a loss in 1 year and negative net currents assets in any 1 year. Where the information provided does not meet item (i) but there is an improving trend Midlothian Council may consider items (ii) and (iii) and will have the discretion, with regard to the evidence provided and taking into account the level of risk to Midlothian Council, as to whether the Tenderer will pass this requirement. The Tenderer will require to submit evidence in the form of their audited accounts or equivalent for the most recent 2 years (2 sets of signed, audited accounts), along with details of any significant changes since the last year end. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=822858. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: All bidders must sign and return Schedule 5 - Community Benefits as a commitment to engage with Midlothian Council to identify and deliver community benefits to make positive contributions to people living in Midlothian. The successful bidder is required as part of their contract to provide community benefits in compliance with Midlothian Council requirements as set out in Schedule 5 - Community Benefits. (SC Ref:822858) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=822858", "initiationType": "tender", "tender": { "id": "MID/25/51", "legalBasis": { "id": "32014L0024", "scheme": "CELEX" }, "title": "Care Home Services for 6 Children and Young People Living in Pentland Way & Castlelaw Residential Accommodation", "status": "active", "classification": { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "85000000", "description": "Health and social work services" }, "mainProcurementCategory": "services", "description": "Midlothian Councils seeks to appoint a Provider who can provide a flexible range of Personalised Care Home services for children and young people with a Disability and Complex Behavioural Needs living in accommodation in Pentland Way and Castlelaw Cottage.", "value": { "amount": 6989156, "currency": "GBP" }, "lots": [ { "id": "1", "description": "Midlothian Councils seeks to appoint a Provider who can provide a flexible range of Personalised Care Home services for children and young people with a Disability and Complex Behavioural Needs living in care accommodation in Pentland Way and Castlelaw Cottage. The service will be provided 24 hours a day 7 days a week for children meeting all of their physical, social and emotional needs. The Provider will provide a personalised service which increasingly drives the shape of services to meet the needs of service users and help them to achieve their personal goals and aspirations. The full scope of the required support and/or care shall be to deliver the aims, objectives and outcomes of the service. 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It is a requirement of this contract that the Tenderer holds or is willing to obtain registration as a care home for Children and Young People from the Care Inspectorate. Please provide evidence of your registration with the Care Inspectorate. If you do not currently have the appropriate registration with the Care Inspectorate, please provide a statement on how you will achieve compliance by the contract start date. If a Tenderer fails to submit a satisfactory response the Council reserves the right to exclude the Tenderer from the competition." }, "contractTerms": { "performanceTerms": "The contract will be governed by Midlothian Council Terms & Conditions.", "hasElectronicOrdering": true, "electronicInvoicingPolicy": "allowed", "hasElectronicPayment": true }, "procurementMethod": "open", "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure", "awardCriteriaDetails": "The contract will be awarded based on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT). 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