CT1293 - Residential Care, Schools and Short Breaks Framework

A Prior Information Notice (Social)
by THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Future Contract (Services)
Duration
not specified
Value
10M
Sector
HEALTH
Published
20 Dec 2023
Delivery
not specified
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

Edinburgh

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) would like to test the marketplace and undertake some supplier engagement to determine the capacity and capability of potential suppliers to deliver Residential Care, Day Support and Accommodation for Children and Young People.

Lot Division

1 Provision of Residential Care

Service Requirement The Council currently has a framework in place for the provision of Residential Care and Education within Residential Schools and Care Homes for Children or Young People who have multiple and complex needs and for whom provision of residential care is the best means of improving Outcomes. This is broken into four lots: Lot 1 – Provision of Residential Care: Residential Care where the child or Young Person attends School elsewhere or is not in education; Lot 2 – Provision of Day Support & Education: Day Support/Education where the child or Young Person resides elsewhere; Lot 3 – Provision of Residential Care & Education integrated service: Residential Care and education provided as a package for the child or Young Person.
2 Provision of Day Support & Education

Lot 2 – Provision of Day Support & Education: Day Support/Education where the child or Young Person resides elsewhere;
3 Provision of Residential Care & Education integrated service

Lot 3 – Provision of Residential Care & Education integrated service: Residential Care and education provided as a package for the child or Young Person.

CPV Codes

  • 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
  • 80340000 - Special education services

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Other Information

All providers will be registered with the Care Inspectorate. The principles of Getting It Right for Every Child are at the heart of this Service. The Council and Provider shall work in partnership to commission and deliver services that will fully support Children and Young People as they grow and develop. The Council is looking to re-tender this service and create a new Framework Agreement and appoint multiple Contractors to service that Framework Agreement. A draft specification fully describing the Council’s requirement is available on request from January 2024. Market Engagement As a part of the procurement process, the Council wishes to engage with the marketplace, to ensure the Specification reflects the requirement. It is expected that the tender will open for applications in March 2024. The Council will be hosting an online supplier event on 31 January 2024 from 2pm until 5pm. The purpose of this event is to outline the requirement to suppliers, discuss the draft specification, and detail the procurement process, including estimated timelines. The event will take place on Microsoft Teams. If you wish to attend this event, please email john.youngs@edinburgh.gov.uk with all proposed names from your organisation, by 24th January 2024. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=752850. (SC Ref:752850)

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