--- title: "Disability Services for Adults" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02899d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02899d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02899d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02899d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2021-01-12" --- # Disability Services for Adults Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02899d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02899d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02899d.json) ## Summary West Lothian Council is currently conducting a tender for "Disability Services for Adults," aimed at providing essential health and social work services in Livingston, UK. The procurement process is classified under the Light Touch Regime, operating on an open procedure framework that will be active from 1 July 2021, with potential extensions for another 48 months. Interested service providers must submit their bids by 8 February 2021 to qualify. The framework will consist of four lots, targeting various support needs for adults with disabilities, and bidders must achieve a minimum quality score of 60% to be considered for appointment. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those equipped to handle complex needs and provide personalised support. Companies with expertise in managing care for individuals with disabilities, mental health challenges, or complex conditions will find this an appealing opportunity. By participating in this framework, businesses can not only secure contracts valued over £4 million but also build enduring relationships with a regional authority while contributing positively to community welfare. ## Notice West Lothian Council commission services and support which focus on prevention, early intervention and maintaining and promoting independence, enabling people to live independently in their own homes where they choose to do so. West Lothian Council will be making use of the provisions of the Light Touch Regime and intend to operate a Framework Agreement for adults with a disability to receive care in their own homes and properties owned by landlords with appropriate support for a period of 4 years with the possibility of extending for a period of up to a further 48 months. The framework will be for new business only and current business will remain with the incumbent providers. If an incumbent provider is successful their existing packages of care will be transferred to the terms and conditions of the new framework agreement. If any existing provider is not appointed to the new framework the packages of care may continue as 'spot purchases' through a separate contractual arrangement until they end naturally to ensure service continuity for the service user. The framework will be split into 4 different Lots and Service providers to be appointed to the framework will be required to score at least 60 (sixty)% of the total quality score. ### Lot Information Supporting service users with complex needs resulting in behaviours that challenge The Council have a requirement for suitably qualified and experienced service providers to support service users with complex needs resulting in behaviours that challenge: Service users will be eligible for Lot 1 services when an assessment of risk has concluded that they present with behaviour(s) that challenge to such an intensity, frequency, or duration as to threaten the quality of life and/or the physical safety of the individual or others. Thus leading to responses that are restrictive, aversive or result in exclusion and/or deny access to the use of ordinary community facilities. The Council intend operating a Framework Agreement whereby service providers who meet all the mandatory criteria, pass the Selection Stage,score a sufficiently high score within the Technical Envelope in the Invitation to Tender, are prepared to accept the council's hourly rate and are able to meet all requirements, will be appointed. Whilst the Framework Agreement will use the flexibility offered by the Light Touch Regime allowing for re-opening of competition to other service providers to be appointed on 1 July 2022 and each anniversary thereafter, an Open Procedure as provided within the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations will be used to appoint providers to the Framework Agreement. The current budget hourly rates for Lot 1 - Supporting service users with Complex Behaviour(s) that Challenge is GBP 20.28 The rate effective from 1 April 2021 is still to be determined by the Council's Financial Management Unit and an inflationary increase will be provided. The night hours payment which is currently GBP 11.16 will also be subject to an inflationary increase from 1 April 2021. Additional information: In accordance with Section 67 (5) of the PC(S)Regulations - form of a fixed price or cost on the basis of which economic operators will compete on quality criteria only whereby price is fixed at an hourly rate.Utilising the flexibility of the Light Touch Regime with regard to the award criteria, those providers who are prepared to accept the Partnership's hourly rates will score 50%. Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be able to be extended for a period of up to a further 48 months. Supporting Service users with Mental Health and Addictions The Council require suitably experienced and qualified service providers to support service users with Mental Health and Addictions. Service users will be eligible for Lot 3 services where an assessment of risk has concluded that their mental health significantly restricts their ability to participate in activities of daily living and community involvement. The Council intend operating a Framework Agreement whereby service providers who meet all the mandatory criteria, pass the Selection Stage, score a sufficiently high score within the Technical Envelope in the Invitation to Tender, are prepared to accept the Council's hourly rate and are able to meet all requirements, will be appointed. Whilst the Framework Agreement will use the flexibility offered by the Light Touch Regime allowing for re-opening of competition to other service providers to be appointed on 1 July 2022 and each anniversary thereafter, an Open Procedure as provided within the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations will be used to appoint providers to the Framework Agreement. The current budget hourly rates for Lot 3 - Supporting Service users with Mental Health and Addictions is GBP 17.56 The rate effective from 1 April 2021 is still to be determined by the council's Financial Management Unit and an inflationary increase will be provided. The night hours payment which is currently GBP 11.16 will also be subject to an inflationary increase from 1 April 2021. Additional information: In accordance with Section 67 (5) of the PC(S) Regulations - form of a fixed price or cost on the basis of which economic operators will compete on quality criteria only whereby price is fixed at an hourly rate.Utilising the flexibility of the Light Touch Regime with regard to the award criteria, those providers who are prepared to accept the Partnership's hourly rates will score 50%. Renewal: The framework will be able to be extended for a period of up to a further 48 months. Supporting servicing users with complex conditions to access their community The Council have a requirement for suitably qualified and experienced service providers to support service users with complex conditions to access their community: Service users will be eligible for Lot 2 services where an assessment of risk has concluded that their long term and complex conditions significantly restrict their ability to participate in activities of daily living and community involvement. The Council intend operating a Framework Agreement whereby service providers who meet all the mandatory criteria, pass the Selection Stage, score a sufficiently high score within the Technical Envelope in the Invitation to Tender, are prepared to accept the Council's hourly rate and are able to meet all requirements, will be appointed. Whilst the Framework Agreement will use the flexibility offered by the Light Touch Regime allowing for re-opening of competition to other service providers to be appointed on 1 July 2022 and each anniversary thereafter, an Open Procedure as provided within the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations will be used to appoint providers to the Framework Agreement. The current budget hourly rates for Lot 2 - Supporting service users with Complex conditions to access their community is GBP 18.04 The rate effective from 1 April 2021 is still to be determined by the Council's Financial Management Unit and an inflationary increase will be provided. The night hours payment which is currently GBP 11.16 will also be subject to an inflationary increase from 1 April 2021. Additional information: In accordance with Section 67 (5) of the PCS Regulations - form of a fixed price or cost on the basis of which economic operators will compete on quality criteria only whereby price is fixed at an hourly rate.Utilising the flexibility of the Light Touch Regime with regard to the award criteria, those providers who are prepared to accept the Partnership's hourly rates will score 50%. Renewal: The framework will be able to be extended for a period of up to a further 48 months. Supporting service users with complex conditions to manage their personal care The Council require suitably experienced and qualified service providers to support service users with complex conditions to manage their personal care. The Council intend operating a Framework Agreement whereby service providers who meet all the mandatory criteria, pass the Selection Stage, score a sufficiently high score within the Technical Envelope in the Invitation to Tender, are prepared to accept the Council's hourly rate and are able to meet all requirements, will be appointed. Whilst the Framework Agreement will use the flexibility offered by the Light Touch Regime allowing for re-opening of competition to other service providers to be appointed on 1 July 2022 and each anniversary thereafter, an Open Procedure as provided within the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations will be used to appoint providers to the Framework Agreement. The current budget hourly rates for Lot 4 - Supporting service users to manage their personal care is GBP 20.28 The rate effective from 1 April 2021 is still to be determined by the Council's Financial Management Unit and an inflationary increase will be provided. The night hours payment which is currently GBP 11.16 will also be subject to an inflationary increase from 1 April 2021. Additional information: In accordance with Section 67 (5) of the PC(S) Regulations - form of a fixed price or cost on the basis of which economic operators will compete on quality criteria only whereby price is fixed at an hourly rate.Utilising the flexibility of the Light Touch Regime with regard to the award criteria, those providers who are prepared to accept the Partnership's hourly rates will score 50%. Renewal: The framework will be able to be extended for a period of up to a further 48 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000585-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL | | Locality | LIVINGSTON | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH54 6FF | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian | | Local authority | West Lothian | | Electoral ward | Livingston South | | Westminster constituency | Livingston | | Delivery location | TLM78 West Lothian | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 12 Jan 2021 at 15:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000585-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.westlothian.gov.uk - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:487075-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00140 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/11428/Changes-to-Public-Procurement-Rules ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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