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title: "Flexible Framework for the Provision of Supported Living for Adults and Older People"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000721356"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FIFE COUNCIL"
published: "2023-11-02"
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# Flexible Framework for the Provision of Supported Living for Adults and Older People

Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000721356

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## Summary

The Fife Council has issued a tender titled "Flexible Framework for the Provision of Supported Living for Adults and Older People" in the services category. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a submission deadline of November 2, 2023. The opportunity is based in Fife, UK, and aims to commission supported living services from external providers under an open procurement method. The buying organisation is seeking providers capable of delivering outcome-focused support services to individuals of varying needs under a flexible framework agreement.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses providing supported living services to adults and older people in Fife. Organisations with experience and commitment to innovative care provision, individual budget management, and strong family relationships are well-matched to bid for this contract. The contract offers the potential for long-term engagement, with renewal opportunities up to 12 months. Interested parties must comply with the specified submission details for electronic bids and demonstrate suitability for the services outlined in the Service Specification to secure participation in this competitive procurement process.

## Notice

Fife Health and Social Care Partnership ("the Partnership") requires to commission a Supported Living Service (both personal care and non-personal i.e., Housing Support Services) from a variety of external service providers. It is recognised that in some circumstances the Partnership may wish to commission a service that comprises of Housing Support only. On that basis this Contract is open to Providers who do not have dual registration for Care and Support and Housing Support, however it is the preference that Providers will have dual registration.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Fife Health and Social Care Partnership ("the Partnership") requires to commission a Supported Living Service (both personal care and non-personal i.e., Housing Support Services) from a variety of external service providers. It is recognised that in some circumstances the Partnership may wish to commission a service that comprises of Housing Support only. On that basis this Contract is open to Providers who do not have dual registration for Care and Support and Housing Support, however it is the preference that Providers will have dual registration. Fife's Health and Social Care Partnership is committed to personalisation and outcome-based services for individuals of all ages and abilities and is seeking to appoint a range of partner organisations to deliver outcome focused support to adults, ranging from 16 years old upwards with a range of identified support needs throughout Fife, under a Framework agreement. Any partner organisations must be able to demonstrate experience and commitment to working innovatively with individuals with the Framework of self-directed support and have sound experience and practice in maximising the benefits of individual budgets. They must also evidence strong skills in forming and maintaining relationships with families of individuals. Objectives for the Framework are to ensure that individuals have access to support that aspires to the highest level of quality and promotes the right of each individual to have as much choice and control as possible. Key elements of success from desirable organisations include robust evidence of promoting and delivering: - personal preferences. -fluctuating levels of required support. - continuity and consistency in provision of individual outcome focussed support. - innovative approach which takes into account the potential to link with informal networks of support, community resources as well as embracing the use of assistive technology i.e., Just Checking to improve outcomes for the supported person. - Supporting positive risk taking. The Provider will provide practical and personal care over 24 hours a day and 365 days a year to the Supported Person living in their own home and will be in line with the service aims and objectives specified within the specification.. This framework will be a flexible framework which re-opens at regular periods throught the lifetime of the Contract.

Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The contract will be for the period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to 12 months if requried.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV491765 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | There will be an ongoing requirement for external Supported Living Services, it is envisaged that the next time this will go out to full open tender will be 4 years after Contract award date. As this is a flexible framework this Contract will be re-opened at regular intervals throughout the Contract lifetime to allow new Care Providers to submit a bid to join the Framework. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FIFE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLENROTHES |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY7 5LT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Glenrothes Central and Thornton |
| Westminster constituency | Glenrothes and Mid Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services

## Release History

- 2 Nov 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV491765
- 29 Sep 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP489336

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP489336&idx=8
  2nd November 2023 - Letter from Fiona McKay regarding the Cancellation of this Tender.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP489336&idx=6
  25th October 2023 - Revised Data Protection Appendix
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP489336&idx=7
  25th October 2023 - Revised Data Protection Appendix V2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP489336&idx=3
  29th September 2023 - TN2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP489336&idx=4
  29th September 2023 - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP489336&idx=5
  29th September 2023 - Human Trafficking Declaration Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP489336&idx=1
  29th September 2023 - TN INFODOC
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP489336&idx=2
  29th September 2023 - TN1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP489336
  Flexible Framework for the Provision of Supported Living for Adults and Older People - Fife Health and Social Care Partnership ("the Partnership") requires to commission a Supported Living Service (both personal care and non-personal i.e., Housing Support Services) from a variety of external service providers. It is recognised that in some circumstances the Partnership may wish to commission a service that comprises of Housing Support only. On that basis this Contract is open to Providers who do not have dual registration for Care and Support and Housing Support, however it is the preference that Providers will have dual registration.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV491765
  Flexible Framework for the Provision of Supported Living for Adults and Older People - Fife Health and Social Care Partnership ("the Partnership") requires to commission a Supported Living Service (both personal care and non-personal i.e., Housing Support Services) from a variety of external service providers. It is recognised that in some circumstances the Partnership may wish to commission a service that comprises of Housing Support only. On that basis this Contract is open to Providers who do not have dual registration for Care and Support and Housing Support, however it is the preference that Providers will have dual registration.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000721356

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