Care and Support Services Flexible Framework Agreement

Concepts

• social work
• paisley
• support services
• care and support services flexible framework agreement
• living services
• care
• a care and support services flexible framework agreement services
• care and support services
• the flexible framework agreement
• care and support services for adults

Location

Various locations of the Councils in Scotland

Description

This procurement exercise is to establish a Care and Support Services Flexible Framework Agreement services which fall within Schedule 3 and Regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (further referred to as ‘the Flexible Framework'’). The services include Care at Home and Supported Living Services, collectively referred to as Care and Support Services. Care and Support Services will support people to achieve the best possible quality of life, in terms of their personal aspirations, choices and abilities, that enables them to live independently and safely within their own home for as long as practicable.

Total Quantity or Scope

As further detailed in the procurement documents of the Flexible Framework Agreement for the provision of Care and Support Services for Adults across Scotland.

CPV Codes

• 85300000 - Social work and related services
• 85310000 - Social work services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Performance considerations apply.

Other Information

This Procurement process is subject to the Law and Guidance applicable in Scotland relative to the award of public contracts including (without limitation) as set out in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 as currently in force. As such, this Notice relates to the use of a procedure based upon the Open Procedure to establish a Flexible Framework with variations as permitted under the Regulations. In particular, once established, new entrants meeting the requirements are permitted to join the Flexible Framework agreement throughout its duration, and appointed providers may add services to their appointment in accordance with the service variation provisions contained in the Flexible Framework Terms. Full details of the requirements of this Flexible Framework Agreement (including permitted variations and contract conditions) are available in the Procurement Documents contained within the relevant project on PCS-T: Project_24866, ITT_52027. In line with the published Flexible Framework Terms, 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. As such, workforce matters which change as a result of the implementation of national policy directives will be considered in line with the framework variation procedures. All staff and those providing the Service must be suitably qualified and registered with the relevant regulatory body/ies in order to provide the Service in Scotland. Further clarifications on additional Insurances that may be required for the delivery of Services have been requested in the SPD (Professional Indemnity where applicable and Medical Malpractice where applicable). Applicants will be required to confirm whether they intend to subcontract any share of the contract to third parties and, if so, to complete the relevant sections of the SPD for each subcontractor. Scotland Excel, as a central purchasing body, is establishing this flexible framework for the use and benefit of its members namely 32 local authorities in Scotland, Tayside Contracts and together with any Integration Authority, or other body, established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014. Scotland Excel local authority members are entitled to use this framework. The above is subject to each contracting authority entering into and maintaining a membership agreement or other access agreement with Scotland Excel. Applications may be excluded from evaluation (in whole, or in part) if they do not include the information required in accordance with instructions given. Scotland Excel anticipate scheduling 2 Applicant Information Sessions on Thursday 8 February 2024 @ 2pm and Tuesday 13 February @ 2pm (these dates are subject to change/availability/numbers). As outlined in the Contract Notice Providers can book via adultsocialcare@scotland-excel.org.uk to note your interest providers will be informed of a suitable date. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 24866. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: In accordance with section 25(3) of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 note that, Scotland Excel intends to include community benefit requirements as set out in the Procurement Documents. (SC Ref:739647)