Disability Services for Adults
A Tender Notice
by WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Framework (Services)
- Duration
- 4 year
- Value
- ___
- Sector
- HEALTH
- Published
- 12 Jan 2021
- Delivery
- 01 Jul 2021 to 30 Jun 2025
- Deadline
- 08 Feb 2021 12:00
Concepts
Location
Livingston
2 buyers
- West Lothian Council Livingston
Description
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 and intend to operate a Framework Agreement for adults with a disability to receive care in their own homes and properties owned by landlords with appropriate support for a period of 4 years with the possibility of extending for a period of up to a further 48 months. The framework will be for new business only and current business will remain with the incumbent providers. If an incumbent provider is successful their existing packages of care will be transferred to the terms and conditions of the new framework agreement. 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.
Lot Division
| 1 | 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. Whilst 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 2022 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 20.28 The rate effective from 1 April 2021 is still to be determined by the Council's Financial Management Unit and an inflationary increase will be provided. The night hours payment which is currently GBP 11.16 will also be subject to an inflationary increase from 1 April 2021. |
| 2 | 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. Whilst 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 2022 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 18.04 The rate effective from 1 April 2021 is still to be determined by the Council's Financial Management Unit and an inflationary increase will be provided. The night hours payment which is currently GBP 11.16 will also be subject to an inflationary increase from 1 April 2021. |
| 3 | 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. Whilst 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 2022 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 17.56 The rate effective from 1 April 2021 is still to be determined by the council's Financial Management Unit and an inflationary increase will be provided. The night hours payment which is currently GBP 11.16 will also be subject to an inflationary increase from 1 April 2021. |
| 4 | 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. Whilst 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 2022 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 20.28 The rate effective from 1 April 2021 is still to be determined by the Council's Financial Management Unit and an inflationary increase will be provided. The night hours payment which is currently GBP 11.16 will also be subject to an inflationary increase from 1 April 2021. |
Award Criteria
| Service Delivery | 5.0 |
| Quality Assurance | 7.5 |
| Scenario Analysis | 10.0 |
| Adult Protection | 5.0 |
| Service User Engagement | 5.0 |
| Service User Feedback | 5.0 |
| Workforce Matters | 7.5 |
| Responding in a Crisis | 5.0 |
| PRICE | 50.0 |
CPV Codes
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
Indicators
- Bids should cover one or more lots.
- Bids should cover the whole contract.
- Renewals are available.
- Financial restrictions apply.
- Performance considerations apply.
- Professional qualifications are sought.
- Award on basis of price.
Other Information
Only those service providers who achieve a score of at least 60(sixty)% of the maximum quality score will be considered for appointment to the framework. The Council may re-open the framework to new providers each April allowing service providers to be appointed from 1 July 2022 and each anniversary thereafter. With reference to SPD question Q2B; complete information for all company directors, using home address. CONFIDENTIALITY - All information supplied by the Authority must be treated in confidence and not disclosed to third parties except insofar as this is necessary to obtain sureties or quotations for the purpose of submitting the tender. All information supplied by you to the Authority will similarly be treated in confidence except: (i) for any information required to be disclosed or otherwise provided by the Authority to any person in order to comply with the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 and any codes of practice applicable from time to time relating to access to public authorities’ information. The Tenderer shall co-operate, facilitate, support and assist the Authority in the provision of this information. In the event the Authority is required to provide information to any person as a result of a request made to it under such Act and/or codes, the Authority shall adhere to the requirements of such Act and/or codes in disclosing information relating to this Agreement, the Project documents and the Contractor. (ii) that references may be sought from banks, existing or past clients, or other referees submitted by the tenderers; (iii) for the disclosure of such information with regard to the outcome of the procurement process as may be required to be published in in accordance with the requirements of UK government policy on the disclosure of information relating to government contracts. Additional Information within the Invitation to Tender for Quality Management and Health and Safety requirements can be found at the following link : https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/11428/Changes-to-Public-Procurement-Rules The HSE website will be checked for breaches. Should West Lothian Council's Health and Safety team not be satisfied with the outcome your tender will be rejected. 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. For further information regarding regulated procurements please refer to Regulations 58 and 59 of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Police Scotland will be consulted with regards to Serious and Organised Crime checks. Any links to this type of activity may cause your tender to be rejected. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 16965. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason: Whilst the contract value for this framework is above 4m GBP, it is envisaged that a significant number of providers will be appointed and no provider will be awarded a contract in excess of 4m GBP The Contracting Authority does not intend to include any community benefit requirements in this contract for the following reason: Whilst the contract value for this framework is above 4m GBP, it is envisaged that a significant number of providers will be appointed and no provider will be awarded a contract in excess of 4m GBP Whilst a Community Benefits Clause is not incorporated, where bidders include any Community Benefits within their submission, these will be accepted by the council via the contract variation process and the service provider will be expected to deliver as part of the contract. (SC Ref:636256)
Reference
- FTS 000585-2021