Provision of Short Term Assessment Service

Concepts

• health and social work
• larbert
• social services
• short term assessment care
• short term assessment service
• social work
• residential care
• clinical care
• care
• falkirk council

Location

Placements within Falkirk Council area

Description

Delayed discharges are rising to unacceptable levels due to care, including care at home, being unavailable. Remaining unnecessarily in hospital after treatment is complete can lead to rapid deterioration in physical and mental well-being, particularly in people with dementia. In addition, the occupancy of acute hospital beds by those who no longer need clinical care means these beds will not be available to those who do need them. The aim of the service is to support significant reductions in the number of people delayed in discharge from hospital until more appropriate care and support is available. Short term assessment care will have a clear focus on rehabilitation, recovery and recuperation in a Care Home environment within the Falkirk Council area.

Total Quantity or Scope

The aim of the service is to support significant reductions in the number of people delayed in discharge from hospital until more appropriate care and support is available. Short term assessment care will have a clear focus on rehabilitation, recovery and recuperation in a Care Home for Older People environment within the Falkirk Council area. The duration of the Framework Agreement will be from 1st August 2024 to 31st March 2025. The period of call off contracts from the framework are not limited to the framework period.

CPV Codes

• 85000000 - Health and social work services
• 85310000 - Social work services
• 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
• 85320000 - Social services
• 85300000 - Social work and related services

Indicators

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

Other Information

The scope of services to be provided under this Framework falls within the definition of social and other specific services in Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") and therefore the procurement process shall be subject to the requirements of section 7 of the Regulations. SPPN 7/2021 may apply. Reserve right to open Framework to new entrants. New Entrants will be subject to the same requirements as detailed in this Contract Notice and Tender Documents. New Entrants can apply by making initial contact to cpu@falkirk.gov.uk. 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=768295. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (SC Ref:768295)