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title: "Disability Services for Adults - Re-opening of Framework CC10057"
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# Disability Services for Adults - Re-opening of Framework CC10057

Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000681119

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## Summary

The West Lothian Council is re-opening Framework Agreement CC10057 for Disability Services for Adults, allowing new businesses to provide care in individuals' homes and properties. The framework is split into 4 lots, each with its own budget hourly rates. The process is in the active stage, with a submission deadline of March 2, 2022, presenting opportunities for service providers specialising in disability services to grow their business.

This tender by West Lothian Council offers opportunities for service providers supporting individuals with complex needs in various aspects of daily living. Businesses experienced in disability services, mental health, and personal care may find suitable contracts across the different lots within the framework, providing a platform for diversification and expansion of their services in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

West Lothian Council will be making use of the provisions of the Light Touch Regime to re-open Framework Agreement CC10057 for Adults with a Disability to receive care in their own homes and properties owned by landlords with appropriate support. The framework is for new business only and existing framework suppliers are not required to apply.

### Lot Information

Supporting service users with complex needs resulting in behaviours that challenge

The Council have a requirement for suitably qualified and experienced service providers to support service users with complex needs resulting in behaviours that challenge: Service users will be eligible for Lot 1 services when an assessment of risk has concluded that they present with behaviour(s) that challenge to such an intensity, frequency, or duration as to threaten the quality of life and/or the physical safety of the individual or others. Thus leading to responses that are restrictive, aversive or result in exclusion and/or deny access to the use of ordinary community facilities. The Council intend operating a Framework Agreement whereby service providers who meet all the mandatory criteria, pass the Selection Stage, score a sufficiently high score within the Technical Envelope in the Invitation to Tender, are prepared to accept the council's hourly rate and are able to meet all requirements, will be appointed. The Framework Agreement will use the flexibility offered by the Light Touch Regime allowing for re-opening of competition to other service providers to be appointed on 1 July 2023 and each anniversary thereafter, an Open Procedure as provided within the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations will be used to appoint providers to the Framework Agreement. The current budget hourly rates for Lot 1 - Supporting service users with Complex Behaviour(s) that Challenge is GBP 22.59. The Council will review Prices before 1 April in each Financial Year to determine whether any increase is to be applicable from said date including the current GBP12.02 night time hours.. In accordance with Section 67 (5) of the PC(S)Regulations - form of a fixed price or cost on the basis of which economic operators will compete on quality criteria only whereby price is fixed at an hourly rate.Utilising the flexibility of the Light Touch Regime with regard to the award criteria, those providers who are prepared to accept the Partnership's hourly rates will score 50%.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be able to be extended for a period of up to a further 48 months.

Supporting servicing users with complex conditions to access their community

The Council have a requirement for suitably qualified and experienced service providers to support service users with complex conditions to access their community: Service users will be eligible for Lot 2 services where an assessment of risk has concluded that their long term and complex conditions significantly restrict their ability to participate in activities of daily living and community involvement. The Council intend operating a Framework Agreement whereby service providers who meet all the mandatory criteria, pass the Selection Stage, score a sufficiently high score within the Technical Envelope in the Invitation to Tender, are prepared to accept the council's hourly rate and are able to meet all requirements, will be appointed. The Framework Agreement will use the flexibility offered by the Light Touch Regime allowing for re-opening of competition to other service providers to be appointed on 1 July 2023 and each anniversary thereafter, an Open Procedure as provided within the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations will be used to appoint providers to the Framework Agreement. The current budget hourly rates for Lot 2 - Supporting service users with Complex conditions to access their community is GBP 20.10 The Council will review Prices before 1 April in each Financial Year to determine whether any increase is to be applicable from said date including the current GBP12.02 night time hours.. In accordance with Section 67 (5) of the PCS Regulations - form of a fixed price or cost on the basis of which economic operators will compete on quality criteria only whereby price is fixed at an hourly rate.Utilising the flexibility of the Light Touch Regime with regard to the award criteria, those providers who are prepared to accept the Partnership's hourly rates will score 50%.

Renewal: The framework will be able to be extended for a period of up to a further 48 months.

Supporting Service users with Mental Health and Addictions

The Council require suitably experienced and qualified service providers to support service users with Mental Health and Addictions. Service users will be eligible for Lot 3 services where an assessment of risk has concluded that their mental health significantly restricts their ability to participate in activities of daily living and community involvement. The Council intend operating a Framework Agreement whereby service providers who meet all the mandatory criteria, pass the Selection Stage, score a sufficiently high score within the Technical Envelope in the Invitation to Tender, are prepared to accept the council's hourly rate and are able to meet all requirements, will be appointed. The Framework Agreement will use the flexibility offered by the Light Touch Regime allowing for re-opening of competition to other service providers to be appointed on 1 July 2023 and each anniversary thereafter, an Open Procedure as provided within the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations will be used to appoint providers to the Framework Agreement. The current budget hourly rates for Lot 3 - Supporting Service users with Mental Health and Addictions is GBP 22.59. The Council will review Prices before 1 April in each Financial Year to determine whether any increase is to be applicable from said date including the current GBP12.02 night time hours.. In accordance with Section 67 (5) of the PC(S) Regulations - form of a fixed price or cost on the basis of which economic operators will compete on quality criteria only whereby price is fixed at an hourly rate.Utilising the flexibility of the Light Touch Regime with regard to the award criteria, those providers who are prepared to accept the Partnership's hourly rates will score 50%.

Renewal: The framework will be able to be extended for a period of up to a further 48 months.

Supporting service users with complex conditions to manage their personal care

The Council require suitably experienced and qualified service providers to support service users with complex conditions to manage their personal care. The Council intend operating a Framework Agreement whereby service providers who meet all the mandatory criteria, pass the Selection Stage, score a sufficiently high score within the Technical Envelope in the Invitation to Tender, are prepared to accept the council's hourly rate and are able to meet all requirements, will be appointed. The Framework Agreement will use the flexibility offered by the Light Touch Regime allowing for re-opening of competition to other service providers to be appointed on 1 July 2023 and each anniversary thereafter, an Open Procedure as provided within the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations will be used to appoint providers to the Framework Agreement. The current budget hourly rates for Lot 4 - Supporting service users to manage their personal care is GBP 19.60 The Council will review Prices before 1 April in each Financial Year to determine whether any increase is to be applicable from said date including the current GBP 12.02 night time hours.. In accordance with Section 67 (5) of the PC(S) Regulations - form of a fixed price or cost on the basis of which economic operators will compete on quality criteria only whereby price is fixed at an hourly rate.Utilising the flexibility of the Light Touch Regime with regard to the award criteria, those providers who are prepared to accept the Partnership's hourly rates will score 50%.

Renewal: The framework will be able to be extended for a period of up to a further 48 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT462318 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2022 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | It is expected that the next notice will be published January 2023 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £55,650,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVINGSTON |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH54 6FF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian |
| Local authority | West Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Livingston South |
| Westminster constituency | Livingston |
| Delivery location | TLM78 West Lothian |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | DEAF ACTION; DEAFBLIND SCOTLAND; ENABLE SCOTLAND; HIERARCHY BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LIMITED T/A HIERARCHY SUPPORT SERVICES; ION CARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES; MEARS SUPPORTED LIVING SCOTLAND; NEW DIRECTIONS WEST LOTHIAN; REAL LIFE OPTIONS; THERA SCOTLAND; WITH YOU |

## 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 Oct 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT462318
- 27 Jan 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438884

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438884
  Disability Services for Adults - Re-opening of Framework CC10057 - West Lothian Council commission services and support which focus on prevention, early intervention and maintaining and promoting independence, enabling people to live independently in their own homes where they choose to do so. West Lothian Council will be making use of the provisions of the Light Touch Regime to re-open Framework Agreement CC10057 for Adults with a Disability to receive care in their own homes and properties owned by landlords with appropriate support. The framework is for new business only and existing framework suppliers are not required to apply. However, existing framework providers will be welcome to bid for any Lot for which they have not been appointed to. If any existing provider is not appointed to the new framework the packages of care may continue as 'spot purchases' through a separate contractual arrangement until they end naturally to ensure service continuity for the service user. The framework will be split into 4 different Lots and Service providers to be appointed to the framework will be required to score at least 60 (sixty)% of the total quality score.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT462318
  Disability Services for Adults - Re-opening of Framework CC10057 - West Lothian Council will be making use of the provisions of the Light Touch Regime to re-open Framework Agreement CC10057 for Adults with a Disability to receive care in their own homes and properties owned by landlords with appropriate support. The framework is for new business only and existing framework suppliers are not required to apply.

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- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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