--- title: "Residential Rehabilitation (Alcohol and Drugs) Services National Flexible Framework Agreement (New Entrants)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000763891" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000763891" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000763891.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000763891.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTLAND EXCEL" published: "2024-10-07" --- # Residential Rehabilitation (Alcohol and Drugs) Services National Flexible Framework Agreement (New Entrants) Buyer: SCOTLAND EXCEL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000763891 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000763891) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000763891.json) ## Summary Scotland Excel has issued a contract notice for the "Residential Rehabilitation (Alcohol and Drugs) Services National Flexible Framework Agreement (New Entrants)". This procurement falls within the services category and is applicable across various locations in Scotland. The procurement process is currently at the "tenderUpdate" stage, with an online Applicant Information Session scheduled for 22 October 2024. The flexible framework agreement, established according to the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, remains open for applications from new providers throughout its duration, ending on 31 March 2028. This contract is valued at an estimated £60,000,000. This tender offers substantial opportunities for providers specialising in residential rehabilitation and supported accommodation services. Businesses that provide intensive psychosocial support and structured daily activities aimed at helping individuals achieve an alcohol and drug-free lifestyle would find this framework beneficial. The open procurement method welcomes new entrants, providing them a platform to alter or add rehabilitation service offerings post-award. Companies with the necessary registration and compliance with relevant regulatory bodies, financial stability, and minimum insurance requirements are well-suited to compete in this tender. ## Notice This Contract Notice confirms that the National Flexible Framework Agreement has now been established in accordance with Regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (further referred to as 'the Flexible Framework Agreement') and will remain open for Applications for Admission by new providers ("New Entrants") throughout its Duration. Further information about New Entrant applications is set out in Section VI.3 Additional information. Following award, successful providers will also be able to seek to vary their appointment by altering or adding Rehabilitation Service offerings in accordance with the terms of the Flexible Framework Agreement. The Flexible Framework Agreement is for the provision of Residential Rehabilitation services as defined in the Procurement Documents: "Residential rehabilitation programmes aim to support individuals to attain an alcohol and drug-free lifestyle and be re-integrated into society. They provide intensive psychosocial support and a structured programme of daily activities which residents are required to attend over a fixed period of time." Supported accommodation services which meet this definition are also included in the Flexible Framework Agreement. Please note that the value provided in II.1.5) is an ESTIMATE only. This is a maximum value which is estimated to ensure that there is sufficient capacity within the Flexible Framework Agreement to accommodate any unforeseen peaks in demand and should not be relied upon as an indication of the likely value of work that may be awarded. Applicants should note that there is no guarantee of any business, use, level of use or continuity of business through the Flexible Framework Agreement ### Lot Information Lot 1 This procurement process enables participation in a continually open Flexible Framework Agreement for the delivery of Residential Rehabilitation (Alcohol and Drugs) Services. This Flexible Framework Agreement is intended to provide an efficient method of engaging Providers for the provision of Residential Rehabilitation (Alcohol and Drugs) Services to Purchasers in accordance with the requirements of Law and to increase transparency and availability of information about these services across Scotland. The Flexible Framework Agreement is not sub-divided into "lots" or categories. This is in order reflect the individuality and diversity of Services and to take account of and be proportionate to the characteristics of the market. Applicants may offer one or multiple Rehabilitation Services and each offer relating to a Rehabilitation Service will be assessed as an independent and discrete offer. Applicants should note that participation in the Flexible Framework Agreement and involvement in Call-Offs will be by reference to the Rehabilitation Services for which the Applicant has been admitted. In line with the Flexible Framework Agreement specification, should any of the defined terms, procedures or any other regulated matter become subject to any change in the Law, resulting in any change to the defined terms, or to the manner in which such procedures or other matters require to be dealt with, then such changes shall take precedence over that contained in the Flexible Framework Agreement. As such, workforce matters which change as a result of the implementation of national policy directives will be considered in line with the Flexible Framework Agreement variation procedures.. Please note, the duration shown at section II.2.7 includes an initial period of two years from the Commencement Date with the option to extend on two occasions each for a period of up to one year (up to a maximum Duration of four years). The Commencement Date was 1 April 2024. 48 months is the maximum Duration IF all extension options are exercised in full. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515581 | | Notice type | OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum | | 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 | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2028 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000,000 | | Lots value | £60,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTLAND EXCEL | | Locality | PAISLEY | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA1 1AR | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | | Local authority | Renfrewshire | | Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central | | Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 33693300 - Addiction treatment - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85111400 - Rehabilitation hospital services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85310000 - Social work services - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85312320 - Counselling services - 85312500 - Rehabilitation services - 85320000 - Social services ## Release History - 7 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515581 - 1 May 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY504362 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY504362 Residential Rehabilitation (Alcohol and Drugs) Services National Flexible Framework Agreement (New Entrants) - This Contract Notice confirms that the National Flexible Framework Agreement has now been established in accordance with Regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (further referred to as 'the Flexible Framework Agreement') and will remain open for Applications for Admission by new providers ("New Entrants") throughout its Duration. Further information about New Entrant applications is set out in Section VI.3 Additional information. Following award, successful providers will also be able to seek to vary their appointment by altering or adding Rehabilitation Service offerings in accordance with the terms of the Flexible Framework Agreement. The Flexible Framework Agreement is for the provision of Residential Rehabilitation services as defined in the Procurement Documents: "Residential rehabilitation programmes aim to support individuals to attain an alcohol and drug-free lifestyle and be re-integrated into society. They provide intensive psychosocial support and a structured programme of daily activities which residents are required to attend over a fixed period of time." Supported accommodation services which meet this definition are also included in the Flexible Framework Agreement. Please note that the value provided in II.1.5) is an ESTIMATE only. This is a maximum value which is estimated to ensure that there is sufficient capacity within the Flexible Framework Agreement to accommodate any unforeseen peaks in demand and should not be relied upon as an indication of the likely value of work that may be awarded. Applicants should note that there is no guarantee of any business, use, level of use or continuity of business through the Flexible Framework Agreement ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000763891 - https://home.scotland-excel.org.uk/about-us/our-members/ - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000763891. 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