Official UK procurement notice
Care Homes for Adults Under 65
Authority: Falkirk Council (Local council)·Consortium: 2 public authorities
What is being bought4 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionSupport Arrangements made under the Adults Care Homes Under 65 Framework for individuals with Learning Disability/Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disabilities and Drugs and Alcohol Related Brain Injury and who may also have complex needs and/or display some signs of stress and distress.
The Framework will be categorised into four separate lots and it is anticipated that Providers will tender for the lot(s) relevant to their Care Inspectorate Registration which details their Care Category and Service Type Detail.
- How the procedure runs: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2015/446/part/2/chapter/3/crossheading/social-and-other-specific-services/made
CPV: Health and social work services · Social services · Social work and related services · Social work services · Social work services with accommodation
How this framework works
From the published notice- Bids received
- 31 bids on the busiest of 4 lots · 17 suppliers appointed
- Framework period
- 7 yrs from 1 Apr 2024, Health & Social Care Framework that can permit new entrantsthroughout it's duration.
Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure
4 lots · no lot values published · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1Care Homes for Adults under 65 with a Learning DisabilityCancelled
This lot is for individuals with LD/Autism who may have a range of complex needs and display signs of stress and distress, but not limited to including autism spectrum disorder, physical disabilities, sensory impairment, complex health needs, restricted communication and behaviour which challenges services, mental health needs, offending behaviour, or a combination of these.
Lot #2Care Homes for Adults under 65 with Mental Health DisabilitiesCancelled
This lot is for individuals with mental health disabilities who may have a range of complex needs and display signs of stress and distress, but not limited to including schizophrenia, bipolar or manic-depressive disorder, depression, anxiety disorder, severe affective disorder, personality disorder, disorders resulting from previous addiction, eating disorders and self-harming behaviours, past/current trauma, and gender-based issues. Individuals within this category are typically individuals who have been diagnosed as having a severe and enduring mental illness and are acutely unwell or have long term mental illness which significantly impacts their functioning and motivation to care independently for themselves and their ability to sustain relationships. They may lead chaotic lifestyles leading to recurring crises and may also present significant risk to their own safety or that of others.
Lot #3Care Homes for Adults under 65 with Physical DisabilitiesCancelled
This lot is for individuals with physical disabilities who may have a range of complex needs and display signs of stress and distress but not limited to physical, neurological, and social needs. These health care issues may include hearing, speech or visual impairment, Alzheimer’s, dementia, epilepsy, diabetes, or a stroke. Other health care issues that may require more complex care include but are not limited to brain damage, spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, ventilators, gastrostomy feed needs such as PEG, supra pubic catheters, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, hypoxic brain injury, COPD, previous drug/alcohol abuse, subarachnoid haemorrhage, alcohol related brain injury, Lewy body dementia, bariatric clients, battens disease, down syndrome, clients who may require suction and piped oxygen, tracheostomy (which may only be available in specific care homes) - list not exhaustive.
Lot #4Care Homes for Adults under 65 with Drugs & Alcohol Related Brain InjuryCancelled
This lot covers individuals with drugs and alcohol related brain injury (ARBI) who may have a range of complex needs and display signs of stress and distress.
ARBI refers to a large spectrum of disorders which affect cognition, achieved through excessive alcohol consumption (Alzheimer’s Society, 2015). This can lead to physical and mental impairments and most individuals with ARBI will exhibit problems with short term memory and recall associated with change and damage to the frontal lobe of the brain.
These changes often result in cognitive impairments, which can interfere with an individual’s ability to function independently, specifically in areas such as memory, attention, planning, judgement, and processing of new information. These difficulties are often accompanied by personality and behavioural changes, which can result in increased risk behaviour. Importantly, ARBI has the potential for recovery. Evidence suggests that 75% of patients diagnosed with ARBI have scope for some level of recovery with the right treatment and rehabilitation. The remaining 25% are likely to halt any deterioration with abstinence.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published award criteria (2)
- Quality: 100
- Price: 0
Please refer to Schedule 1 - Instructions to Tenderers
- Technical & professional ability
Registration with the Care Inspectorate and Scottish Social Services Council in accordance with Regulation of Care (Scotland) Act 2001 as amended.
Bidders should provide Registration number(s) etc at Section 4A.2 in the SPD.
- Shortlisting
- Registration with the Care Inspectorate (CI) and Scottish Social Services Council in accordance with Regulation of Care (Scotland) Act 2001 for delivery of services under this Framework Agreement. Providers must have and maintain a CI grade of four (4) or above for all Key Questions. A Provider awarded a CI grade of three (3) must demonstrate that they have a robust Service Improvement Plan in place agreed with the CI. It is a requirement that bidders hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the following types/levels of insurance as a minimum: Employer's (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = 10M GBP Public Liability Insurance = 10M GBP Professional Indemnity Insurance = 5M GBP Medical Malpractice - 5M GBP Providers must commit to the principles of Fair Work First including confirmation of payment of the Real Living Wage. Pass the assessment for mandatory and discretionary grounds for exclusion.
- “Care Homes for Adults Under 65” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use the vehicle
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 9 Jan 2024, 15:30 GMT
- Last source update
- 18 Jun 2024, 09:24 BST
- Authority reference
AS/007/24- FTS notice number
2024/S 000-018693- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-042bbbFind a Tender
- How it runs
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
- Performance terms
During the course of the framework agreement, providers will be required to maintain relevant registration with the Care Inspectorate and strive to ensure that they maintain a grade of 4 or above across all key questions.
Providers must maintain a satisfactory risk rating via Falkirk HSCP contract monitoring.
Providers must comply with Fair Work First commitments including payment of the Real Living Wage.
Providers must comply with their commitments on Community Benefits, Climate Change and Modern Slavery.
Publisher note: Please note that the total value of the framework agreement for all lots is 140,000,000.00 GBP. The values stated at V.2.4 is the overall framework value. 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 [email protected]. (SC Ref:767874)
How it was run
Official noticeTender documents are also served through a separate tool: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ↗
- Appointment period ends
- 5 Feb 2024, 11:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
5 Feb 2024 → 18 Jun 2024 · 3 dates- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown5 Feb 2024, 11:00 GMT
- Contract starts1 Apr 2024, 00:00 BST
- Notice published18 Jun 2024, 09:24 BST
Notice history
2 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 18 Jun 2024- Status changed to complete18 Jun 2024, 09:24 BST
- Buyer details updated18 Jun 2024, 09:24 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast4 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.
Contracts
All 4 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £140,000,000, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.
Care Homes for Adults under 65 with a Learning Disability
- Signed
- 26 Mar 2024
- Value
- ceiling above
- Period
- … – 31 Mar 2031
- Status
- active
Care Homes for Adults under 65 with Mental Health Disabilities
- Signed
- 26 Mar 2024
- Value
- ceiling above
- Period
- … – 31 Mar 2031
- Status
- active
Care Homes for Adults under 65 with Physical Disabilities
- Signed
- 26 Mar 2024
- Value
- ceiling above
- Period
- … – 31 Mar 2031
- Status
- active
Care Homes for Adults under 65 with Drugs & Alcohol Related Brain Injury
- Signed
- 26 Mar 2024
- Value
- ceiling above
- Period
- … – 31 Mar 2031
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Care Homes for Adults under 65 with a Learning Disability | 31bids · 31 electronic · 31 from abroad | 6 | — | — |
| 2 · Care Homes for Adults under 65 with Mental Health Disabilities | 11bids · 11 electronic · 11 from abroad | 4 | — | — |
| 3 · Care Homes for Adults under 65 with Physical Disabilities | 14bids · 14 electronic · 14 from abroad | 2 | — | — |
| 4 · Care Homes for Adults under 65 with Drugs & Alcohol Related Brain Injury | 5bids · 5 electronic · 5 from abroad | 2 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeDispute resolution & review bodies
- Court of SessionReview body
- Falkirk Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace CourtReview body
Framework contractors & participating bidders
17 commercial parties on the notice- ARK Housing AssociationFramework contractor
- Avondale Care (Scotland) Ltd.Framework contractor
- Capability ScotlandFramework contractor
- Cygnet Health Care LimitedFramework contractor
- Deanston House LimitedFramework contractor
- Denovan Home CareFramework contractor
- Glenbervie Care Ltd.Framework contractor
- Grove Care Partnership LimitedFramework contractor
- Park Care Homes (No2) LtdFramework contractor
- Real Life OptionsFramework contractor
Show 7 more suppliers
- SAMHFramework contractor
- Scottish AutismFramework contractor
- Stoneywood Care ServiceFramework contractor
- Swanton Care and CommunityFramework contractor
- The Willows (Falkirk) Ltd.Framework contractor
- Voyage 1 Limited t/a Voyage CareFramework contractor
- William SimpsonsFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.