--- title: "Supplementary Framework Agreement for Support at Home (Home Support and Supported Living)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0347ce" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0347ce" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0347ce.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0347ce.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FALKIRK COUNCIL" published: "2022-06-17" --- # Supplementary Framework Agreement for Support at Home (Home Support and Supported Living) Buyer: FALKIRK COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0347ce [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0347ce) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0347ce.json) ## Summary Falkirk Council is currently undertaking a public procurement process for the "Supplementary Framework Agreement for Support at Home (Home Support and Supported Living)" within the social services industry. This framework aims to address unmet demand for support services in the Falkirk area and is particularly focused on long and short-term support needs. The procurement is organised under an open procedure and is currently in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 30 June 2022. This procurement encompasses various lots covering different support services, and bids can be submitted electronically, allowing flexibility for potential suppliers. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social care and support services, particularly those not currently registered on the existing frameworks. Companies offering personal care, domestic support, and specialized assistance for individuals with disabilities or mental health challenges may find this a favourable bidding opportunity. Suppliers should be registered with the Care Inspectorate and maintain a satisfactory Care Inspectorate grade, ensuring compliance with the regulations that govern service delivery in this sector. Engaging in this framework could enable providers to expand their market reach and play a crucial role in supporting the local community in Falkirk. ## Notice The Council currently sources support at home services through its Support at Home (Home Support and Supported Living) Framework (SW/035/18) and the Scotland Excel Flexible Framework for Care & Support (1318) (the existing frameworks). This supplementary framework is designed to complement these routes. It may be used where there remains a level of unmet demand after attempts to source packages of care from the existing frameworks have been unsuccessful. Therefore participation in this supplementary framework is limited to providers who are not on the existing frameworks. The service covers both long and short term support needs and may include personal care, domestic support, housing support, social and emotional support as well as providing support to families and carers. ### Lot Information Home Support The service covers both long and short term support needs and may include personal care, domestic support, social and emotional support as well as providing support to families and carers. In line with re-ablement practices, the service aims to help people sustain, recover or manage their health, skills and abilities to lead independent and fulfilling lives within their local communities. Supported Living for People with Physical Disabilities including those with Sensory Impairment Services for People with Physical Disabilities should fulfil an enabling role supporting people to regain confidence and motivation, maximising their potential and supporting them to live as independently as possible. Supported Living for People with Learning Disabilities including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder Service Users affected by Learning Disability exhibit an impairment of their intellectual, adaptive and social functioning. Service Users with Learning Disabilities may have particular communication support needs requiring the use of communication support systems such as Talking Mats, Makaton as well as other augmentative and alternative communication aids, for example, picture and symbol communication boards, electronic communication devices etc. Service Users with Learning Disabilities may also require support to interact with others and their environment ensuring that any risks posed, by or to the individual, are managed appropriately. Supported Living for People with Mental Health Difficulties Service Users within this category are typically individuals who have been diagnosed as having a severe and enduring mental illness, such as Schizophrenia or Severe Affective Disorder. Service Users affected by Mental Health difficulties may require support because they are acutely unwell or have long term mental illness which significantly impacts their functioning and motivation to care independently for themselves and also their ability to sustain relationships. Service users may also lead chaotic lifestyles leading to recurring crises requiring the need for mental health support from a variety of services. Service Users may also present significant risk to their own safety or that of others. Supported Living for Older People Service Users within this category are typically Older People with higher levels of support needs due to physical frailty, ill health and/or dementia. Service Users will require support to be delivered on a flexible basis in recognition that their needs and presentation may change. It is important that Service Users with Dementia are supported in a way which promotes their independence whilst balancing risks. Supported Living for People who are or have been subject to the Criminal Justice System Service Users who are, or have been, subject to the Criminal Justice System may at times require support in order to live in their community. Support may be required due to the risks associated with the individuals offending behaviour or may arise from disability or mental health issues. Service Users who require support via the Support at Home (Home Support and Supported Living) Framework will be those, requiring lengthy periods of supervision at a high level of intensity, particularly in the early periods after release from custody, typically with a history of multiple sexual or violent offences. Staff undertaking this activity will be well trained, have professional support, access to a reliable lone worker safety service, or access the council lone worker system, reliable and able to balance restrictions with promotion of constructive activities. Supplementary Providers List Those providers that meet minimum requirements but the Chief Finance Officer of the Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership deems the hourly rate unaffordable shall automatically be included within the Supplementary Providers List (Lot 7). In the event that there remains a level of unmet demand after providers on Lots 1-6 of this supplementary framework have been approached, the Council reserves the right to negotiate with Lot 7 providers with a view to agreeing affordable rates relative to such residual unmet demand. Any negotiation of affordable rates will be limited to application in Lot 7. Additional information: Tenderers are not required to select Lot 7 as part of the tender process ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016681-2022 | | 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 | 17 Jun 2022 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | 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 | FALKIRK COUNCIL | | Locality | FALKIRK | | Post town | Falkirk and Stirling | | Postcode | FK1 5RS | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM12 Falkirk | | Local authority | Falkirk | | Electoral ward | Falkirk South | | Westminster constituency | Falkirk | | Delivery location | TLM76 Falkirk | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85310000 - Social work services - 85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly - 85320000 - Social services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 17 Jun 2022 at 12:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016681-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.falkirk.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00184 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000696025 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2015/446/part/2/chapter/3/crossheading/social-and-other-specific-services/made - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=696025 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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