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title: "Provision of Social Care Agency Workers"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000529642"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SCOTLAND EXCEL"
published: "2018-02-09"
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# Provision of Social Care Agency Workers

Buyer: SCOTLAND EXCEL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000529642

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by Scotland Excel for the title "Provision of Social Care Agency Workers," which falls under the industry category of General Public Services. The tender is currently in the active stage and will close on 19 March 2018. The procurement will encompass a Flexible Framework Agreement (FFA) for providing trained and vetted agency workers across various social care settings, with an estimated total value of £80,000,000. The submissions will be received electronically through the specified portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in social care, including those providing staffing solutions, training, and support services. Companies specialising in social care roles, particularly those recruiting care assistants, support workers, social workers, and other related professionals, would be well-suited to participate. The open procurement method allows new entrants to compete, making this an excellent avenue for growth and collaboration in the social care sector.

## Notice

Flexible Framework Agreement (FFA) for the provision of trained and vetted Agency Workers in a variety of social care settings. The expected Duration will be four years from Commencement Date. The anticipated value is estimated and may be subject to change. Bidders should note there is no guarantee of any business, use, level of use or continuity of business through the FFA. The scope of services to be provided is relative to the provision of social and other specific services as defined in Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and in accordance with Regulations 74-76. This procurement is designed to admit new entrants as set out in the document 'Contract Notice - Additional Information' and in the Tender Documents. For further details on this procurement, including tender information sessions, see the document 'Contract Notice - Additional Information' found in the attachments area of the itt_20655 (project_9279) on the Public Contracts Scotland-Tender website.

### Lot Information

Care Roles

Flexible Framework Agreement for the provision of trained and vetted Agency Workers in a variety of social care settings. Lot 1 includes Care Assistants, Support Workers, Housing Assistants and Senior Carers. The anticipated value is estimated and may be subject to change. Bidders should note that there is no guarantee of any business, use, level of use or continuity of business through the Flexible Framework Agreement. For further details on this procurement, see the document 'Contract Notice - Additional Information' found in the attachment area of itt_20655 (project_9279) on the Public Contracts Scotland-Tender website. https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk. For further details on this procurement, see the document 'Contract Notice - Additional Information' found in the attachment area of itt_20655 (project_9279) on the Public Contracts Scotland-Tender website. https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

Professional Roles

Flexible Framework Agreement for the provision of trained and vetted Agency Workers in a variety of social care settings. Lot 2 includes Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Social Work Managers and Social Work Assistants. The anticipated value is estimated and may be subject to change. Bidders should note that there is no guarantee of any business, use, level of use or continuity of business through the Flexible Framework Agreement. For further details on this procurement, see the document 'Contract Notice - Additional Information' found in the attachment area of itt_20655 (project_9279) on the Public Contracts Scotland-Tender website. https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk. For further details on this procurement, see the document 'Contract Notice - Additional Information' found in the attachment area of itt_20655 (project_9279) on the Public Contracts Scotland-Tender website. https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

Ancillary Roles

Flexible Framework Agreement for the provision of trained and vetted Agency Workers in a variety of social care settings. Lot 3 includes Domestic Assistants, Cooks, Assistant Cooks, Handypersons and Bus Escorts. The anticipated value is estimated and may be subject to change. Bidders should note that there is no guarantee of any business, use, level of use or continuity of business through the Flexible Framework Agreement. For further details on this procurement, see the document 'Contract Notice - Additional Information' found in the attachment area of itt_20655 (project_9279) on the Public Contracts Scotland-Tender website. https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk. For further details on this procurement, see the document 'Contract Notice - Additional Information' found in the attachment area of itt_20655 (project_9279) on the Public Contracts Scotland-Tender website. https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB309720 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000,000 |
| Lots value | £80,000,000 |
| 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 | SCOTLAND EXCEL |
| Locality | PAISLEY |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA1 1AR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
- 79622000 - Supply services of domestic help personnel
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly
- 85311200 - Welfare services for the handicapped
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 85312100 - Daycare services
- 85312110 - Child daycare services
- 85312120 - Daycare services for handicapped children and young people
- 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions
- 85312500 - Rehabilitation services
- 85312510 - Vocational rehabilitation services
- 85320000 - Social services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB309720

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB309720
  Provision of Social Care Agency Workers - Flexible Framework Agreement (FFA) for the provision of trained and vetted Agency Workers in a variety of social care settings. The expected Duration will be four years from Commencement Date. The anticipated value is estimated and may be subject to change. Bidders should note there is no guarantee of any business, use, level of use or continuity of business through the FFA. The scope of services to be provided is relative to the provision of social and other specific services as defined in Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and in accordance with Regulations 74-76. This procurement is designed to admit new entrants as set out in the document 'Contract Notice - Additional Information' and in the Tender Documents. For further details on this procurement, including tender information sessions, see the document 'Contract Notice - Additional Information' found in the attachments area of the itt_20655 (project_9279) on the Public Contracts Scotland-Tender website.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000529642
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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