Cupar Core and Cluster (Tailabout) Service

Concepts

• social work
• glenrothes
• specialised support services
• a supported living service
• cupar
• cluster
• tailabout
• health and social work
• mental health rehabilitation
• major areas

Location

Cupar, Fife

Description

The H&SCP wishes to commission a service for the provision of care and support of a group of 12 individuals (this includes one vacancy which is in the process of being filled) with a severe and enduring mental illness/disorders that often disrupts major areas of their life, including relationships, employment, housing, and self-care, leading to a need for specialised support services.

Total Quantity or Scope

This requirement is for the provision of care and support of a group of 12 individuals (this includes one vacancy which is in the process of being filled) with a severe and enduring mental illness/disorders that often disrupts major areas of their life, including relationships, employment, housing, and self-care, leading to a need for specialised support services. This service initially allowed the individuals to be moved from inpatients in Stratheden Hospital into their own homes in the community and now is a supported living service to promote and sustain mental health rehabilitation.

Renewal Options

The option to extend for a further 12 months is built into the Contract. This is likely to be an ongoing requirement.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85300000 - Social work and related services
• 85000000 - Health and social work services
• 85310000 - Social work services

Indicators

• This is a recurring contract.
• Options are available.
• Renewals are available.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** The Contract is expected to commence on 17th March 2025. Please note if a transition period to a new Provider is required then it will commence as soon as possible after this date. 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=781297. 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. 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: Sub Contracting is not permitted as outlined in the Tender documents. The Contracting Authority does not intend to include any community benefit requirements in this contract for the following reason: Community Benefits have not previously been sought for these services as to date they have been deemed to be delivering a Community Benefit in themselves: “by their nature the services provided under this Contract continually benefit members of the community.  In addition, many of the providers in the market are local companies employing local carers.” Community Benefits have been considered for this procurement but have not been deemed as appropriate therefore will not be requested for the following reasons: - Community benefits are often encouraged to be around generating employment and training opportunities however it is well documented that the Care Sector is experiencing issues in recruiting and retaining staff, and it is felt that this would add additional pressures. - Traditionally, wider communities offer support to Care Providers in the form of volunteers, fundraising etc. which is the opposite to Care Providers offering additional benefits to the community. - It is felt that asking for other community benefits would place a disproportionate burden on the Providers at a time when they are already dealing with the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, EU Exit and the Cost-of-Living Crisis. (SC Ref:781297) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=781297