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title: "Flexible Framework for Provision of Non Traditional Respite entry point 2, North Lanarkshire"
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# Flexible Framework for Provision of Non Traditional Respite entry point 2, North Lanarkshire

Buyer: NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b1b8

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## Summary

The North Lanarkshire Council has completed the procurement process for a framework contract titled "Flexible Framework for Provision of Non Traditional Respite entry point 2, North Lanarkshire" in the services category under social work services. The framework, with a maximum duration of ten years, aims to provide non traditional respite services. The procurement method used was an open procedure via the PCS-Tender system. The contract has been awarded with a value of £4,000,000 and is currently active. The contract was signed on 1st July 2023, with Active Healthcare Services, Invercare Services Ltd, and Oncall Care Service being the awarded suppliers.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses interested in providing non traditional respite services to collaborate with the North Lanarkshire Council. The contract provides an annual budget allocation of £300,000 and potential value up to £4,000,000 over ten years. Businesses registered with the Care Inspectorate and capable of delivering support in North Lanarkshire are encouraged to participate. The evaluation criteria focus on quality, making it essential for tenderers to meet the specified service delivery standards. Further entry points are expected to follow a similar tender application process for additional Contractors to join the framework.

## Notice

North Lanarkshire Council (the "Council") have established a Flexible Framework with external providers ("Contractors") for the provision of non traditional respite. . The approach to this procurement is in accordance with Regulation 74 (Social and Other Specific Services). The maximum Framework duration was set at ten (10) years. . A flexible approach to the operation of this Framework continues to apply. The Council will have annual published entry points for additional Contractors to apply to join the Framework on the same terms as original Framework. This notice relates to entry point 2. . It is anticipated that full retendering will only be necessary when there is a significant change to the requirements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is for entry point 2, applicable to new applicants interested in the Council's flexible framework for provision of non traditional respite. . A detailed specification is contained within the main invitation to tender ("ITT") document which is accessible (and downloadable) from the Buyer Attachment area within the PCS-Tender system. . Applicants wishing to join the Framework must be registered with Care Inspectorate at point of tender submission. . Service delivery must be carried out in accordance with the information provided within this Contract Notice, the tender pack comprising the ITT and associated documents which are located in PCS-Tender. . Annual budget allocation is 300,000GBP. Estimated value of the Framework, assuming used for a maximum of 10 years is 4,000,000GBP (allows for increase of budget over the duration). Additional information: PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019178-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | £4,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | MOTHERWELL |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML1 1AB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | North Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig |
| Westminster constituency | Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke |
| Delivery location | TLM84 North Lanarkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | ACTIVE HEALTHCARE SERVICES; INVERCARE SERVICES; ONCALL CARE SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85310000 - Social work services

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2023 at 14:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019178-2023
- 10 Mar 2023 at 11:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007027-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000725519
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2015/446/part/2/chapter/3/crossheading/social-and-other-specific-services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00010
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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