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title: "Flexible Framework for the Provision of Supported Living for Adults and Older People"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000751997"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FIFE COUNCIL"
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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-r6ebe6-0000751997

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## Summary

Fife Council has awarded a contract for a Flexible Framework for the Provision of Supported Living for Adults and Older People. The contract involves providing both personal and non-personal support services, including Housing Support Services, to individuals within Fife. This procurement process follows an open procedure, with the tender stage completed and the contract awarded on 1st May 2024. The procurement falls under the social protection industry category, with services being delivered across the Fife region. The contract, valued at £84.8 million, is now active and will run for three years with the option to extend for an additional twelve months. Key suppliers include Cogent Healthcare Ltd, ENABLE Scotland, Hillcrest Futures, and several others, forming a diverse group of SMEs and large organisations.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and social care sectors to expand their offerings and establish strong local partnerships. The framework necessitates providers to have demonstrable experience in delivering innovative and outcome-focused support, making it suitable for both established organisations and smaller enterprises committed to personalised care. It encourages collaboration with community resources and the use of assistive technology, providing competitive advantages to businesses that can integrate these elements into their service offerings. Businesses with expertise in personal and practical care, and those capable of responding to fluctuating support needs, will find this framework particularly beneficial for growth and development in the region.

## 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 may re-open 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=JAN522840 |
| 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 | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 May 2024 |
| 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 | £84,800,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 25 |
| Supplier names | CAPABILITY SCOTLAND; COGENT HEALTHCARE; CONSTANCE CARE; ENABLE SCOTLAND (LEADING THE WAY; HIERARCHY BUSINESS SOLUTIONS; HILLCREST FUTURES; INTERGRITY SOCIAL CARE SOLUTIONS; J.C.MICHAEL GROUPS; KENYLINK SERVICES; LEONARD CHESHIRE DISABILITY; LINKLIVING; LIVING AMBITIONS; P4C HEALTHCARE; PENUMBRA; QUARRIERS; REAL LIFE OPTIONS; SCOTTISH ACTION FOR MENTAL HEALTH; SCOTTISH AUTISM; SENSE SCOTLAND; SUPPORT AND SOCIAL CARE NETWORK; TANSHE; TAYEM CARE SERVICE; THE RICHMOND FELLOWSHIP SCOTLAND; THISTLE CARE SOLUTIONS; WITH YOU |

## 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

- 30 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522840
- 12 Jan 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496373

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN496373&idx=1
  12th January 2024 - TN INFODOC
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN496373&idx=2
  12th January 2024 - TN1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN496373&idx=3
  12th January 2024 - TN2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN496373&idx=4
  12th January 2024 - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN496373&idx=5
  12th January 2024 - FAQs
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN496373&idx=6
  12th January 2024 - Complex Care Assessment Template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN496373&idx=7
  12th January 2024 - Declaration of Non-Involvement in Human Trafficking and Exploitation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496373
  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=JAN522840
  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-r6ebe6-0000751997

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