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title: "Short Term Residential Respite Care Unit for Children with Complex Disabilities"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0388af"
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# Short Term Residential Respite Care Unit for Children with Complex Disabilities

Buyer: FALKIRK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0388af

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## Summary

The Falkirk Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a Short Term Residential Respite Care Unit for Children with Complex Disabilities. The procurement process involved a selective procurement method with a restricted procedure. The contract was signed on 1st April 2023 with a total value of £1,980,000. The buying organisation, Falkirk Council, located in Falkirk, United Kingdom, initiated this tender, which is in the services industry category. The tender involved the production of welfare services for children and young people, with a deadline for submissions by 16th December 2022.

This public procurement contracting process for a Short Term Residential Respite Care Unit offers opportunities for businesses providing services to children with complex disabilities. Businesses with expertise in welfare services for children and young people, as well as experience in running care homes, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement stage for this tender entails active contracts, with the tender inviting electronic submissions. Businesses meeting the minimum criteria outlined in the procurement documents can participate by registering their interest and submitting questionnaires via the designated platform. The contract period is set to run from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2027, with a possibility of extension for up to 12 months.

## Notice

A short term residential care unit based in the Falkirk Council area providing residential short breaks for children and young people with complex health needs as a result of disability. All Bidders must meet the minimum criteria set out in Section III.1.4) Objective rules and criteria for participation. Organisations that meet these minimum criteria set out in Section III.1.4) can participate by following the instructions set out within Section II.2.4 Description of the Procurement. Falkirk Council reserves the right to open up this Framework Agreement to new entrants that meet the minimum criteria. The framework will only open up if Falkirk Council identifies a need to expand services to meet demand or to respond to the choice of service users. Please note that Service User and/or Carer choice will be a principle factor in booking bed places subject to budget approval. Please note TUPE may apply

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A short term residential care unit based in the Falkirk Council area providing residential short breaks for children and young people with complex health needs as a result of disability. All Bidders must meet the minimum criteria set out in Section III.1.4) Objective rules and criteria for participation. Organisations that meet these minimum criteria set out in Section III.1.4) can register their interest by email to cpu@falkirk.gov.uk where a questionnaire will be issued for completion and evaluation. The questionnaire will include a requirement to evidence that the minimum criteria are in place in addition to other compliance questions. Completed Questionnaires must be submitted via PCS by 11am on 16th December 2022. Late submissions will not be accepted. A site inspection will also be required to ensure these minimum criteria are in place. Falkirk Council reserves the right to open up this Framework Agreement each year to new entrants that meet the minimum criteria. The framework will only open up if Falkirk Council identifies a need to expand services to meet demand or to respond to the choice of service users. Please note that Service User and/or Carer choice will be a principle factor in booking bed places subject to budget approval. Please note TUPE may apply Additional information: The contract will commence on 1 April 2023 for a period of four years to 31 March 2027 with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024113-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,480,000 |
| Lots value | £1,480,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,980,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FALKIRK COUNCIL |
| Locality | FALKIRK |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK2 7YZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM12 Falkirk |
| Local authority | Falkirk |
| Electoral ward | Falkirk North |
| Westminster constituency | Falkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM76 Falkirk |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACTION FOR CHILDREN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85311200 - Welfare services for the handicapped
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2023 at 07:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024113-2023
- 28 Nov 2022 at 10:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033611-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000714209
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2015/446/part/2/chapter/3/crossheading/social-and-other-specific-services/made
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00184

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