--- title: "Scottish Borders Care and Repair Service" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000584024" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000584024" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000584024.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000584024.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL" published: "2019-05-21" --- # Scottish Borders Care and Repair Service Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000584024 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000584024) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000584024.json) ## Summary The Scottish Borders Council is embarking on a planned procurement process for the "Scottish Borders Care and Repair Service." This service aims to provide high-quality support for older individuals and those with physical or learning disabilities residing in the Scottish Borders, facilitating their ability to live independently in their homes. Key components of this service include assistance with housing repairs and adaptations, alongside a Home Handyperson service. The procurement is in its planning stage, with a deadline for expressions of interest set for 28th June 2019. Interested parties should note that the council may award the contract without further publication after this date. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in care services, home improvements, and repair solutions to expand their reach within the Scottish Borders community. Companies with experience in delivering care and repair services that can effectively meet the needs of older and disabled residents will be well-suited to compete. A successful applicant will likely need to demonstrate a strong track record in service delivery across varying environments, robust quality assurance practices, and an ability to build collaborative relationships with registered social landlords. ## Notice The Council wishes to award a contract to deliver a high quality, outcome focused Care and Repair service including a Home Handyperson service to assist older people and people with a physical/learning disability living in the Scottish Borders (who are owner-occupiers or living in privately rented accommodation)to remain in their own homes. The requirements of the service includes the provision of help and advice on housing repairs, improvements and adaptations, ensuring the work is carried out in accordance with the Care and Repair standards and to maintain service user satisfaction. The Home Handyperson service is also available to older people and people with a physical/learning disability who are living in accommodation rented from a Registered Social Landlord (RSL). Occupational Therapists are embedded in the service however are employed and line managed by Scottish Borders Council with a nominal line management by the service. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The main requirements of the contract are the delivery both Major adaptations (funded through a combination of means testing or self-funded) and Minor adaptations (these are funded through social work budget input). The service also provides a Handyperson service which is available to all older people or people with a physical disability. A Repairs service is also available and this used by people who are self-funding any repairs. - The provider will be required to have a proven record of delivering a successful Care and Repair (or similar) service - Experience of service delivery across both urban and rural Settings - Demonstrate an ability to deliver against key performance indicators (KPIs) - To have a robust quality assurance process to enable KPI and successful outcome monitoring - Evidence close partnership working with a range of professionals - Being able to demonstrate collaboratively working relationships with RSLs - Responsive and flexible - Deliver positive outcomes - Have a proven record of exceptional customer service The service maybe subject to review over the life of the contract. The Council may award additional or new requirements to the Care and Repair service or the Home Handyperson service where these relate to similar services delivered to older people and people with a physical/learning disability. The Council is considering a contract for a period up to 5 years with the option to extend for a further 24 months. The current annual value of the contract is 316,975 GBP The capital grant budget for major adaptations during 2019 is 375,000 GBP ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY354978 | | Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 May 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Sep 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL | | Locality | NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS | | Post town | Galashiels | | Postcode | TD6 0SA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders | | Local authority | Scottish Borders | | Electoral ward | Selkirkshire | | Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk | | Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 21 May 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY354978 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY354978 Scottish Borders Care and Repair Service - The Council wishes to award a contract to deliver a high quality, outcome focused Care and Repair service including a Home Handyperson service to assist older people and people with a physical/learning disability living in the Scottish Borders (who are owner-occupiers or living in privately rented accommodation)to remain in their own homes. The requirements of the service includes the provision of help and advice on housing repairs, improvements and adaptations, ensuring the work is carried out in accordance with the Care and Repair standards and to maintain service user satisfaction. The Home Handyperson service is also available to older people and people with a physical/learning disability who are living in accommodation rented from a Registered Social Landlord (RSL). Occupational Therapists are embedded in the service however are employed and line managed by Scottish Borders Council with a nominal line management by the service. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=584024 - http://www.scotborders.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000584024 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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