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Providers must be registered with the Care Inspectorate and comply with all regulatory requirements relating to adult social care services in Scotland. Services must be delivered on a person-centred, outcomes-focused basis in line with Self Directed Support (SDS) Option 2 and 3. Providers must ensure appropriate staffing, training, supervision and quality assurance arrangements, and deliver services on a 24/7/365 basis where required. Providers must demonstrate fair work practices and comply with contract monitoring requirements. The Framework will operate as a flexible arrangement open to new entrants. Changes in law will take precedence, and workforce changes will be managed in line with framework variation procedures." }, "secondStage": { "invitationDate": "2026-07-10T00:00:00Z" }, "selectionCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "suitability", "description": "Bidders must be able to demonstrate that they are legally entitled to provide the services required under this Framework. All Providers must be registered with the Care Inspectorate in accordance with the Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 for the delivery of care services in Scotland. Bidders must ensure that their registration covers the relevant service categories for which they are applying and must maintain such registration for the full duration of the Framework. Where registration is pending at the time of tender submission, Bidders must provide evidence of application; however, confirmation of registration will be required prior to any award of a place on the Framework. Bidders must comply with all relevant statutory obligations, regulatory requirements and professional standards applicable to the delivery of adult social care services in Scotland. Where applicable, Bidders must ensure that staff are registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) or other relevant professional bodies, and that all staff are suitably qualified, trained and experienced to deliver the required services. Failure to meet these requirements may result in exclusion from the procurement process." }, { "type": "economic", "description": "Bidders must demonstrate that they have the necessary economic and financial standing to deliver the requirements of this Framework. Bidders will be assessed on their financial capacity based on information provided within the SPD (Scotland), which may include turnover, financial accounts and/or other relevant financial information. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request copies of accounts, management accounts or other financial information in order to assess the financial viability of Bidders. Bidders must have, or commit to obtaining prior to contract award, the following minimum levels of insurance: - Employer's Liability Insurance: 10,000,000 GBP - Public Liability Insurance: 5,000,000 GBP Bidders must confirm that they have appropriate financial controls and systems in place to manage public funds and deliver services in a sustainable and compliant manner. In assessing financial standing, the Contracting Authority may take into account factors including turnover, profitability, financial risk indicators and overall financial stability. Where a Bidder does not meet the minimum requirements, the Contracting Authority reserves the right to consider alternative evidence of economic and financial standing where appropriate." }, { "type": "technical", "description": "Bidders must demonstrate that they have the necessary technical and professional ability to deliver the services required under this Framework. Bidders will be assessed based on their responses to the SPD (Scotland) and Technical Envelope, which will evaluate their capability to deliver person-centred, outcomes-focused support services to adults aged 18-65. Bidders must provide evidence of relevant experience, skills and capacity to deliver services which meet the requirements of the Service Specification, including: - Experience of delivering care and support services to adults with a range of needs including learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, physical disabilities, cognitive impairments, sensory impairments and mental health conditions. - Experience of delivering services in accordance with Self Directed Support (SDS) Option 2 and Option 3, including working with individuals, families and carers to develop and deliver outcome-based care and support plans. - Demonstrated ability to manage referrals, undertake care planning and deliver support aligned with individual My Life Assessments (MLA), including supporting individuals to achieve positive outcomes and maintain independence. - Evidence of effective partnership working with local authorities, NHS services, third sector organisations and other stakeholders. - Experience of delivering services which support individuals with complex needs and behaviours that challenge, including promoting positive behaviour support and preventing hospital admission where appropriate. - Demonstrated use of Technology Enabled Care (TEC) and innovative approaches to support service users and improve outcomes. - Evidence of robust internal quality assurance systems, including monitoring, audit and continuous improvement processes. - Demonstrated approach to workforce management, including staff recruitment, supervision, training and development, ensuring a suitably skilled and competent workforce. - Evidence of engaging service users, families and carers in service delivery, feedback and continuous improvement. Bidders must ensure that they have sufficient capacity and resources to deliver services on a flexible basis, including the ability to respond to changing and emergency demand and provide services on a 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year basis where required. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to verify the information provided and to take into account past performance in delivering similar services. Failure to demonstrate sufficient technical and professional ability may result in exclusion from the procurement process." }, { "type": "technical", "description": "Execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession" } ] }, "submissionTerms": { "languages": [ "en" ] }, "techniques": { "hasFrameworkAgreement": true, "frameworkAgreement": { "maximumParticipants": 999, "periodRationale": "The Framework exceeds 4 years due to the complex and long-term nature of care services for vulnerable adults. Continuity of care, workforce stability and provider investment require longer-term arrangements. The flexible structure remains open to new entrants, ensuring ongoing competition and responsiveness to changing needs." } }, "hasRecurrence": false }, "language": "EN", "description": "This procurement is conducted under the Light Touch Regime (Social and Other Specific Services) in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The procurement is being conducted electronically via PCS-T. All tender documents are available and must be accessed via PCS-T. Bidders must register on PCS-T in order to participate and submit their responses. This procurement relates to the establishment of a Flexible Framework which will remain open to new entrants throughout its duration. Providers who meet the required selection and award criteria and accept the Terms and Conditions may apply to join the Framework after the initial award. It should be noted that admission to the Framework does not guarantee any volume of work or award of contracts. Services will be commissioned on a call-off basis in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of the Framework. In line with the published Flexible Framework Terms, 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. As such, workforce matters which change as a result of the implementation of national policy directives will be considered in line with the framework variation procedures. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 17670. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 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: Community Benefits The Provider shall, throughout the duration of the Framework, deliver Community Benefits in support of the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of the West Dunbartonshire area. Providers will be required to commit to Community Benefits proportionate to the value and nature of services delivered under the Framework. These benefits shall be agreed with the Contracting Authority and will be monitored on an annual basis. Community Benefits may include, but are not limited to: - Supporting local employment opportunities, including the creation of new jobs, apprenticeships, training placements or work experience opportunities for local residents. - Engagement with local schools, colleges and employability programmes to support skills development within the community. - Provision of volunteering opportunities and support for community-based initiatives. - Commitment to fair work practices, including payment of the Real Living Wage, appropriate terms and conditions, and investment in workforce development, training and wellbeing. - Supporting equality, diversity and inclusion within the workforce and the wider community. - Collaboration with local third sector organisations and community groups to support vulnerable individuals and enhance service delivery. - Delivery of environmental benefits such as reducing carbon impact, sustainable travel planning, and efficient use of resources. Providers shall record and report delivery of Community Benefits to the Contracting Authority in accordance with agreed monitoring and reporting arrangements. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to review performance and require improvement where Community Benefit commitments are not being met. Community Benefits will be actively managed by the Contracting Authority in partnership with relevant internal teams and stakeholders, and may be refined throughout the duration of the Framework to reflect changing priorities and local needs. (SC Ref:833869)", "links": [ { "rel": "canonical", "href": "https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000806601" }, { "rel": "canonical", "href": "https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000806601" } ], "noticetype": "PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice" }