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title: "Flexible Framework for Provision of Non Traditional Respite, North Lanarkshire"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000662151"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Flexible Framework for Provision of Non Traditional Respite, North Lanarkshire

Buyer: NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000662151

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## Summary

North Lanarkshire Council is initiating a procurement process titled "Flexible Framework for Provision of Non Traditional Respite" within the social services industry. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, having concluded with a successful contract sign date of 2nd December 2021. The framework allows for a maximum duration of ten years, with an estimated total value of £4,000,000, which is budgeted to begin with £300,000 in the first year. This framework is designed to accommodate additional contractors annually to join, operating under an open procedure, with important deadlines, including the tender submission period ending on 7th September 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in non-traditional respite services, particularly those that are SMEs. Companies that are registered with the Care Inspectorate and have the necessary qualifications to provide care services will be well-positioned to compete. Firms offering exceptional quality service delivery and capable of adhering to the framework requirements will have a chance to establish long-term contracts with North Lanarkshire Council, thus enabling growth in their operations within the social care sector.

## Notice

North Lanarkshire Council (the "Council") propose to establish a Flexible Framework with external providers ("Contractors") for the provision of non traditional respite. . The approach to establish this Framework is in accordance with Regulation 74 (Social and Other Specific Services). The Council propose a maximum Framework duration of ten (10) years. . A flexible approach to the operation of this Framework will 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 to be established. . 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 sets out to establish a new Framework for the Council 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. . Providers wishing to apply 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. . Budget allocation in Year 1 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).. 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 | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435283 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| 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 | 9 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2021 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | 7 |
| Supplier names | ALPHA CARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES; ENABLE SCOTLAND; KEY HOUSING ASSOCIATION; LOVE @ CARE; MEARS; SEASONED HANDS CARE; THE NO1 CARE AGENCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85310000 - Social work services

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435283
- 5 Aug 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG423526

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG423526
  Flexible Framework for Provision of Non Traditional Respite, North Lanarkshire - North Lanarkshire Council (the "Council") propose to establish a Flexible Framework with external providers ("Contractors") for the provision of non traditional respite. . The approach to establish this Framework is in accordance with Regulation 74 (Social and Other Specific Services). The Council propose a maximum Framework duration of ten (10) years. . A flexible approach to the operation of this Framework will 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 to be established. . It is anticipated that full retendering will only be necessary when there is a significant change to the requirements.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435283
  Flexible Framework for Provision of Non Traditional Respite, North Lanarkshire - North Lanarkshire Council (the "Council") propose to establish a Flexible Framework with external providers ("Contractors") for the provision of non traditional respite. . The approach to establish this Framework is in accordance with Regulation 74 (Social and Other Specific Services). The Council propose a maximum Framework duration of ten (10) years. . A flexible approach to the operation of this Framework will 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 to be established. . It is anticipated that full retendering will only be necessary when there is a significant change to the requirements.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000662151
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2015/446/part/2/chapter/3/crossheading/social-and-other-specific-services
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/hamilton-sheriff-court

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