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title: "KMCAS-125 - Electronic Market Place for Supported Living Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031274"
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# KMCAS-125 - Electronic Market Place for Supported Living Services

Buyer: KIRKLEES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031274

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## Summary

Kirklees Council is currently conducting a tender for the establishment of an Electronic Market Place (EMP) aimed at providing Supported Living Services to adults with eligible social care needs. This procurement falls under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and is classified under the health and social work services category. The EMP will allow for ongoing applications, fostering an open market environment that is active from 1 April 2022 until 31 March 2027, with potential extensions up to 31 March 2032. Key criteria for participating suppliers include having positive net worth and complying with specific regulations and insurance requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in health and social care to expand their service offerings. With an estimated annual value of £7 million, businesses capable of delivering both regulated and non-regulated activities for various categories of service users, including those with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health issues, would be well-positioned to apply. The open application process enhances the potential for new entrants to join the market, thereby diversifying service provision in the Kirklees area.

## Notice

The Council of the Borough of Kirklees (the "Council") is conducting this procurement exercise, in accordance with the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102), and intends to establish an Electronic Market Place ("EMP") with Providers with relevant experience and ability to provide Supported Living Services on a non-exclusive basis to Adults with eligible Social Care needs for the Council. The EMP may be used by the Council and by the NHS Kirklees Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) (subject to CCG governance approval). The Council wishes to establish a Supported Living Services (SLS) EMP to replace the current Framework Agreement. As the current Framework Agreement does not allow new Providers to be able to join, the new SLS EMP will allow new Providers to join.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Supported Living - Community Based

Kirklees Council wish to establish a Supported Living Services ("SLS") Provider Agreement to replace the current Framework Agreement which may also be used by the NHS Kirklees Clinical Commissioning Group ("CCG") (subject to CCG governance approval). As the current Framework arrangement does not allow new Providers to be able to join, the new SLS arrangement will in the format of an Electronic Market Place ("EMP") which will allow new Providers to join. A SLS Multi-Provider Agreement will be established and will allow the Council and the CCG to engage with suitably qualified Providers who will be able to deliver flexible services which will empower Service Users to live as independently as possible in their own home; this may include 1:1 support to access community activities and social activities. The majority of the care and support required through this SLS Provider Agreement will be Regulated Activity, requiring the Provider to be appropriately registered with the Care Quality Commission. There may be occasions where Non-Regulated Activities are required. Providers should assume they will be providing Regulated Activity. It is the responsibility of the Provider to ensure that they have checked the Care Quality Commission Regulation Guidance regarding what is Regulated Activity. Further details regarding the Services required are set out in the General Specification (see the procurement documents) and in the Terms and Conditions (see the procurement documents) The value of the Services to be awarded through this EMP is estimated to be approximately PS7,000,000.00 (seven million pounds) per annum. In order to meet its requirements the Council has divided the Services into two overarching Lots under which are seven distinct Categories. The Lots determine whether the requirement is to be delivered as floating support for people in their own homes or whether it is to be delivered to a number of Service Users based in shared accommodation. The distinct Categories mirror Service User Primary Care needs which allows Applicants (economic operators/tenderers) to identify and apply against the appropriate categories for their specialisms and ensures that the Council extends invitations to tender only to those qualified and capable Candidates with the correct experience and expertise for that Service User. Category Description: 1 - Learning Disabilities; borderline, mild, moderate to severe including profound and multiple disabilities and/or Autism and/or Mental Health with Behaviours that challenge Providers. 2 - Autism including those who identify as having Autism and those on the autistic spectrum such as Asperger's (self-diagnosed or diagnosed by a professional). 3 - Mental Health; enduring and severe 4 - Personality Disorder 5 - Complex physical and/or sensory impairment, long term health condition 6 - Acquired Brain Injury 7 - Persistent or Chronic Drug and alcohol dependencies Following the initial Request to Participate deadline, subsequent Requests to participate can be submitted at any time throughout the duration of the EMP but please note that evaluation of submitted Requests to Participate are only planned to take place on a quarterly basis. Additional information: Stated values are estimates and the contracting authority shall not be bound by such estimates nor should these be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any services. This EMP is anticipated to run from 01 April 2022 to 31 March 2027 with the Council reserving the right to extend for up to five (5) further twelve (12) month periods, up to 31 March 2032.

Lot 2 - Supported Living - Buildings Based

Kirklees Council wish to establish a Supported Living Services ("SLS") Provider Agreement to replace the current Framework Agreement which may also be used by the NHS Kirklees Clinical Commissioning Group ("CCG") (subject to CCG governance approval). As the current Framework arrangement does not allow new Providers to be able to join, the new SLS arrangement will in the format of an Electronic Market Place ("EMP") which will allow new Providers to join. A SLS Multi-Provider Agreement will be established and will allow the Council and the CCG to engage with suitably qualified Providers who will be able to deliver flexible services which will empower Service Users to live as independently as possible in their own home; this may include 1:1 support to access community activities and social activities. The majority of the care and support required through this SLS Provider Agreement will be Regulated Activity, requiring the Provider to be appropriately registered with the Care Quality Commission. There may be occasions where Non-Regulated Activities are required. Providers should assume they will be providing Regulated Activity. It is the responsibility of the Provider to ensure that they have checked the Care Quality Commission Regulation Guidance regarding what is Regulated Activity. Further details regarding the Services required are set out in the General Specification (see the procurement documents) and in the Terms and Conditions (see the procurement documents) The value of the Services to be awarded through this EMP is estimated to be approximately PS7,000,000.00 (seven million pounds) per annum. In order to meet its requirements the Council has divided the Services into two overarching Lots under which are seven distinct Categories. The Lots determine whether the requirement is to be delivered as floating support for people in their own homes or whether it is to be delivered to a number of Service Users based in shared accommodation. The distinct Categories mirror Service User Primary Care needs which allows Applicants (economic operators/tenderers) to identify and apply against the appropriate categories for their specialisms and ensures that the Council extends invitations to tender only to those qualified and capable Candidates with the correct experience and expertise for that Service User. Category Description: 1 - Learning Disabilities; borderline, mild, moderate to severe including profound and multiple disabilities and/or Autism and/or Mental Health with Behaviours that challenge Providers. 2 - Autism including those who identify as having Autism and those on the autistic spectrum such as Asperger's (self-diagnosed or diagnosed by a professional). 3 - Mental Health; enduring and severe 4 - Personality Disorder 5 - Complex physical and/or sensory impairment, long term health condition 6 - Acquired Brain Injury 7 - Persistent or Chronic Drug and alcohol dependencies Following the initial Request to Participate deadline, subsequent Requests to participate can be submitted at any time throughout the duration of the EMP but please note that evaluation of submitted Requests to Participate are only planned to take place on a quarterly basis. Additional information: Stated values are estimates and the contracting authority shall not be bound by such estimates nor should these be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any services. This EMP is anticipated to run from 01 April 2022 to 31 March 2027 with the Council reserving the right to extend for up to five (5) further twelve (12) month periods, up to 31 March 2032.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003034-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2032 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000,000 |
| Lots value | £70,000,000 |
| 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 | KIRKLEES COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | NHS KIRKLEES CCG |
| Locality | HUDDERSFIELD |
| Post town | Huddersfield |
| Postcode | HD1 2TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees |
| Local authority | Kirklees |
| Electoral ward | Newsome |
| Westminster constituency | Huddersfield |
| Delivery location | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2022 at 16:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003034-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kirklees.gov.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=43271&B=UK
- https://www.kirklees.gov.uk
- https://yortender.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104104

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