--- title: "CE-73-21 - Re-Opening of Flexible Framework for Provision of Care at Home Services (New entrants July 2022)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03662b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03662b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03662b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03662b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2022-09-06" --- # CE-73-21 - Re-Opening of Flexible Framework for Provision of Care at Home Services (New entrants July 2022) Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03662b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03662b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03662b.json) ## Summary The South Ayrshire Council has recently completed the procurement process for the "CE-73-21 - Re-Opening of Flexible Framework for Provision of Care at Home Services (New entrants July 2022)" in the Health and social work services category. The tender, involving multiple lots including Ayr and surrounding areas, Troon & Prestwick, and Girvan & Maybole, has been awarded for a total value of 37,004,000 GBP. The procurement method used was an Open procedure with a Light Touch Regime. The Council has engaged suppliers like TLC Scotland Ltd and Ballantrae Rural Initiative Care in the Community Ltd for various lots. This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses in the Health and social work services sector to deliver Care at Home Services within South Ayrshire. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience and appropriate registrations are well-suited to compete in this tender. The availability of multiple lots catering to different areas offers a chance for suppliers to expand their operations and contribute to the provision of essential services as part of the Council's Flexible Framework Agreement. ## Notice Re-Opening of Flexible Framework for Provision of Care at Home Services (New entrants July 2022) ### Lot Information Ayr and surrounding areas UPDATE - MAY 2022 REOPENING OF THE FLEXIBLE FRAMEWORK South Ayrshire Council wish to seek submissions from suitably qualified and experienced providers to supplement its existing Framework for Care at Home Services, ref CE-73-21. The previously advertised flexible framework which commenced on 1 April 2022 allows for re-opening to new Providers. In accordance with its terms, it is now being opened for New Entrants to be admitted under the same requirements as the original tender exercise and as noted herein. Providers already appointed to the Framework are not required to resubmit to remain on the Framework. The estimated value shown in II.1.5 reflects the value advertised at the establishment of the framework which is an estimate and subject to change. As this service is listed in Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations and the contract value exceeds 663,540 GBP over the contract period, the Council will be using the afforded flexibility of the Light Touch Regime to re-open the framework. ORIGINAL CONTRACT NOTICE TEXT: The South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership has identified a requirement to establish a Flexible Framework Agreement and contract with suitably experienced and competent Care at Home Service Providers, who hold or can commit to obtain, prior to any appointment, the appropriate Care Inspectorate Registration, to deliver Care at Home Services across South Ayrshire on behalf of South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership. Troon & Prestwick and surrounding areas UPDATE - MAY 2022 REOPENING OF THE FLEXIBLE FRAMEWORK South Ayrshire Council wish to seek submissions from suitably qualified and experienced providers to supplement its existing Framework for Care at Home Services, ref CE-73-21. The previously advertised flexible framework which commenced on 1 April 2022 allows for re-opening to new Providers. In accordance with its terms, it is now being opened for New Entrants to be admitted under the same requirements as the original tender exercise and as noted herein. Providers already appointed to the Framework are not required to resubmit to remain on the Framework. The estimated value shown in II.1.5 reflects the value advertised at the establishment of the framework which is an estimate and subject to change. As this service is listed in Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations and the contract value exceeds 663,540 GBP over the contract period, the Council will be using the afforded flexibility of the Light Touch Regime to re-open the framework. ORIGINAL CONTRACT NOTICE TEXT: The South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership has identified a requirement to establish a Flexible Framework Agreement and contract with suitably experienced and competent Care at Home Service Providers, who hold or can commit to obtain, prior to any appointment, the appropriate Care Inspectorate Registration, to deliver Care at Home Services across South Ayrshire on behalf of South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership. Girvan & Maybole and surrounding areas UPDATE - MAY 2022 REOPENING OF THE FLEXIBLE FRAMEWORK South Ayrshire Council wish to seek submissions from suitably qualified and experienced providers to supplement its existing Framework for Care at Home Services, ref CE-73-21. The previously advertised flexible framework which commenced on 1 April 2022 allows for re-opening to new Providers. In accordance with its terms, it is now being opened for New Entrants to be admitted under the same requirements as the original tender exercise and as noted herein. Providers already appointed to the Framework are not required to resubmit to remain on the Framework. The estimated value shown in II.1.5 reflects the value advertised at the establishment of the framework which is an estimate and subject to change. As this service is listed in Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations and the contract value exceeds 663,540 GBP over the contract period, the Council will be using the afforded flexibility of the Light Touch Regime to re-open the framework. ORIGINAL CONTRACT NOTICE TEXT: The South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership has identified a requirement to establish a Flexible Framework Agreement and contract with suitably experienced and competent Care at Home Service Providers, who hold or can commit to obtain, prior to any appointment, the appropriate Care Inspectorate Registration, to deliver Care at Home Services across South Ayrshire on behalf of South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership. Super Lot UPDATE - MAY 2022 REOPENING OF THE FLEXIBLE FRAMEWORK South Ayrshire Council wish to seek submissions from suitably qualified and experienced providers to supplement its existing Framework for Care at Home Services, ref CE-73-21. The previously advertised flexible framework which commenced on 1 April 2022 allows for re-opening to new Providers. In accordance with its terms, it is now being opened for New Entrants to be admitted under the same requirements as the original tender exercise and as noted herein. Providers already appointed to the Framework are not required to resubmit to remain on the Framework. The estimated value shown in II.1.5 reflects the value advertised at the establishment of the framework which is an estimate and subject to change. As this service is listed in Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations and the contract value exceeds 663,540 GBP over the contract period, the Council will be using the afforded flexibility of the Light Touch Regime to re-open the framework. ORIGINAL CONTRACT NOTICE TEXT: The South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership has identified a requirement to establish a Flexible Framework Agreement and contract with suitably experienced and competent Care at Home Service Providers, who hold or can commit to obtain, prior to any appointment, the appropriate Care Inspectorate Registration, to deliver Care at Home Services across South Ayrshire on behalf of South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024936-2022 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Sep 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Sep 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £37,004,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | AYR | | Post town | Kilmarnock | | Postcode | KA7 1DR | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM94 South Ayrshire | | Local authority | South Ayrshire | | Electoral ward | Ayr West | | Westminster constituency | Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock | | Delivery location | TLM94 South Ayrshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | BALLANTRAE RURAL INITIATIVE CARE IN THE COMMUNITY; TLC SCOTLAND | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 6 Sep 2022 at 11:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024936-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000692240 - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:190119-2022:TEXT:EN:HTML - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00405 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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