Official UK procurement notice
KMCAS-125 - Electronic Market Place for Supported Living Services
Authority: Kirklees Council (Local council)·Consortium: 2 public authorities
What is being bought2 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThe Council of the Borough of Kirklees (the “Council”) is conducting this procurement exercise, in accordance with the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102), and intends to establish an Electronic Market Place (“EMP”) with Providers with relevant experience and ability to provide Supported Living Services on a non-exclusive basis to Adults with eligible Social Care needs for the Council.
The EMP may be used by the Council and by the NHS Kirklees Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) (subject to CCG governance approval).
The Council wishes to establish a Supported Living Services (SLS) EMP to replace the current Framework Agreement. As the current Framework Agreement does not allow new Providers to be able to join, the new SLS EMP will allow new Providers to join.
CPV: Health and social work services
Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure
2 lots · all with a published value (£70,000,000 together)Lot #1Supported Living - Community BasedPublished value£35,000,000
Kirklees Council wish to establish a Supported Living Services ("SLS") Provider Agreement to replace the current Framework Agreement which may also be used by the NHS Kirklees Clinical Commissioning Group ("CCG") (subject to CCG governance approval). As the current Framework arrangement does not allow new Providers to be able to join, the new SLS arrangement will in the format of an Electronic Market Place ("EMP") which will allow new Providers to join.
A SLS Multi-Provider Agreement will be established and will allow the Council and the CCG to engage with suitably qualified Providers who will be able to deliver flexible services which will empower Service Users to live as independently as possible in their own home; this may include 1:1 support to access community activities and social activities.
The majority of the care and support required through this SLS Provider Agreement will be Regulated Activity, requiring the Provider to be appropriately registered with the Care Quality Commission. There may be occasions where Non-Regulated Activities are required. Providers should assume they will be providing Regulated Activity. It is the responsibility of the Provider to ensure that they have checked the Care Quality Commission Regulation Guidance regarding what is Regulated Activity.
Further details regarding the Services required are set out in the General Specification (see the procurement documents) and in the Terms and Conditions (see the procurement documents)
The value of the Services to be awarded through this EMP is estimated to be approximately £7,000,000.00 (seven million pounds) per annum. In order to meet its requirements the Council has divided the Services into two overarching Lots under which are seven distinct Categories.
The Lots determine whether the requirement is to be delivered as floating support for people in their own homes or whether it is to be delivered to a number of Service Users based in shared accommodation. The distinct Categories mirror Service User Primary Care needs which allows Applicants (economic operators/tenderers) to identify and apply against the appropriate categories for their specialisms and ensures that the Council extends invitations to tender only to those qualified and capable Candidates with the correct experience and expertise for that Service User.
Category Description:
1 - Learning Disabilities; borderline, mild, moderate to severe including profound and multiple disabilities and/or Autism and/or Mental Health with Behaviours that challenge Providers.
2 - Autism including those who identify as having Autism and those on the autistic spectrum such as Asperger's (self-diagnosed or diagnosed by a professional).
3 - Mental Health; enduring and severe
4 - Personality Disorder
5 - Complex physical and/or sensory impairment, long term health condition
6 - Acquired Brain Injury
7 - Persistent or Chronic Drug and alcohol dependencies
Following the initial Request to Participate deadline, subsequent Requests to participate can be submitted at any time throughout the duration of the EMP but please note that evaluation of submitted Requests to Participate are only planned to take place on a quarterly basis. Additional information: Stated values are estimates and the contracting authority shall not be bound by such estimates nor should these be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any services.
This EMP is anticipated to run from 01 April 2022 to 31 March 2027 with the Council reserving the right to extend for up to five (5) further twelve (12) month periods, up to 31 March 2032.
Lot #2Supported Living - Buildings BasedPublished value£35,000,000
Kirklees Council wish to establish a Supported Living Services ("SLS") Provider Agreement to replace the current Framework Agreement which may also be used by the NHS Kirklees Clinical Commissioning Group ("CCG") (subject to CCG governance approval). As the current Framework arrangement does not allow new Providers to be able to join, the new SLS arrangement will in the format of an Electronic Market Place ("EMP") which will allow new Providers to join.
A SLS Multi-Provider Agreement will be established and will allow the Council and the CCG to engage with suitably qualified Providers who will be able to deliver flexible services which will empower Service Users to live as independently as possible in their own home; this may include 1:1 support to access community activities and social activities.
The majority of the care and support required through this SLS Provider Agreement will be Regulated Activity, requiring the Provider to be appropriately registered with the Care Quality Commission. There may be occasions where Non-Regulated Activities are required. Providers should assume they will be providing Regulated Activity. It is the responsibility of the Provider to ensure that they have checked the Care Quality Commission Regulation Guidance regarding what is Regulated Activity.
Further details regarding the Services required are set out in the General Specification (see the procurement documents) and in the Terms and Conditions (see the procurement documents)
The value of the Services to be awarded through this EMP is estimated to be approximately £7,000,000.00 (seven million pounds) per annum. In order to meet its requirements the Council has divided the Services into two overarching Lots under which are seven distinct Categories.
The Lots determine whether the requirement is to be delivered as floating support for people in their own homes or whether it is to be delivered to a number of Service Users based in shared accommodation. The distinct Categories mirror Service User Primary Care needs which allows Applicants (economic operators/tenderers) to identify and apply against the appropriate categories for their specialisms and ensures that the Council extends invitations to tender only to those qualified and capable Candidates with the correct experience and expertise for that Service User.
Category Description:
1 - Learning Disabilities; borderline, mild, moderate to severe including profound and multiple disabilities and/or Autism and/or Mental Health with Behaviours that challenge Providers.
2 - Autism including those who identify as having Autism and those on the autistic spectrum such as Asperger's (self-diagnosed or diagnosed by a professional).
3 - Mental Health; enduring and severe
4 - Personality Disorder
5 - Complex physical and/or sensory impairment, long term health condition
6 - Acquired Brain Injury
7 - Persistent or Chronic Drug and alcohol dependencies
Following the initial Request to Participate deadline, subsequent Requests to participate can be submitted at any time throughout the duration of the EMP but please note that evaluation of submitted Requests to Participate are only planned to take place on a quarterly basis. Additional information: Stated values are estimates and the contracting authority shall not be bound by such estimates nor should these be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any services.
This EMP is anticipated to run from 01 April 2022 to 31 March 2027 with the Council reserving the right to extend for up to five (5) further twelve (12) month periods, up to 31 March 2032.
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).
If a Contracting Body decides to source any of the Services through this EPM, then it may satisfy its requirements by allocating a Contract in accordance with the terms laid down in the EMP Information, Rules and Instructions document, included within the procurement documents.
- Technical & professional ability
Applicants must be registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and deliver Services in accordance with the registration requirements of the CQC, complying with all relevant regulations and best practice guidelines.
- Shortlisting
- Refer to the Request to Participate Submission Document and EMP documentation. The Council & CCG reserve the right to exclude any Applicant whom they deem to not satisfy any criteria. Applicants must be able to demonstrate that the net worth quoted on the latest year of their balance sheet is positive and acceptance that the Applicant's turnover will be taken into account to determine a limit to the volume of Contracts that can be awarded at one time under this EPM. Applicants must have, or commit to obtain, Employers & Public Liability Insurance cover of £10 million and Malpractice Insurance of not less than £1 million Applicants must have a Safeguarding Policy for vulnerable adults & children. Applicants must have a Health & Safety Policy that complies with current legislation. Applicants must have a CQC rating of 'requires improvement' or above. Applicants must be located with 15 miles of Kirklees Boundary Applicants must score a minimum 15 points to pass Questions 8.10-8.12
- Turnover usually expected: about £70,000,000 per lot (twice each lot's annual value).
Turnover is an indicative market norm (≈2× annual value), not a published condition.
Competition analysis · published record, not a forecast of who will bid
How Kirklees Council buys Health and social work services (CPV 85), and who usually turns up
Kirklees Council’s own published record, next to the published market for the same work. Frameworks and DPS are kept out: they attract a different number of bids. Whole-market view: Health and social work services (CPV 85) →
How the contest usually goes
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How often small and medium firms win.
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Small firms have won here. Neither number says whether you qualify; it describes who has been winning.
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How often local firms win similar work.
Winners with a registered address in the delivery region, out of awards with a known address.
Here, local means registered in Yorkshire and the Humber.
A local branch does not count if the registered address is elsewhere.
Most of this buyer’s recorded winners are registered in Yorkshire and the Humber. More of this buyer’s work stays local than in this market: 92% against 56%, n=159.
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How long buyers here take to decide after bids close.
Middle value in days from the deadline to the first award notice, on competitions that published both dates.
Only decided tenders count, so slow ones still waiting are not in.
Half of these awards were announced within 28 days of the bid deadline.
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How often work is awarded with no recorded rival.
Direct awards and tenders where every published lot count shows one bid.
Both shares are minimums: some awards have no bid count.
Thin markets produce this too; it is not proof of a tailored specification.
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How many bids did past lots attract?
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How many bids past lots received.
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Past bids do not predict this tender.
1 bid38% / 26%
2–321% / 33%
4–621% / 24%
7+21% / 17%
How did awards compare with estimates?
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Where winning prices landed against estimates.
Each colour shows awards below, close to or above the published estimate, one lot at a time.
Past prices are a guide, not a bid price.
Below estimate6% / 31%
Within ±2%69% / 61%
Above estimate25% / 7%
Assess each lot i
What past awards tell you about each lot.
See the forecast, this buyer’s earlier suppliers and firms with relevant wins.
No supplier is confirmed as a bidder.
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Lot #1Supported Living - Community BasedCPV 85000000Published estimate£35m
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How many bids this lot may attract.
The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.
Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid14%
2–313%
4–623%
7+51%
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Where the award price may land.
The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.
Based on 304 comparable awards. Each lot reflects its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.
Middle 50%£35m–£36m
Estimate£35m
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
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Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Why listed |
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| Brothers Recreuitment LtdWorked for this buyer | DPS for the Provision of Domiciliary Carenotice published Jul 2021 | — | — | Similar wording and category |
| Niche Care LtdWorked for this buyer | DPS for the Provision of Domiciliary Carenotice published Jul 2021 | — | — | Similar wording and category |
| Burgundy Care ServicesWorked for this buyer | DPS for the Provision of Domiciliary Carenotice published Jul 2021 | — | — | Similar wording and category |
| Passion HomecareWorked for this buyer | DPS for the Provision of Domiciliary Carenotice published Jul 2021 | — | — | Similar wording and category |
| Lotus Home Care LtdWorked for this buyer | DPS for the Provision of Domiciliary Carenotice published Jul 2021 | — | — | Similar wording and category |
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
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Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
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| £14k12 awards in 36m · last 7 months ago | None on file | no comparable pairs | |
| 12 awards in 36m · last 7 months ago | 2 live · £60m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs | |
| 11 awards in 36m · last 7 months ago | 1 live · £60m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs | |
| 9 awards in 36m · last 7 months ago | None on file | no comparable pairs | |
| 10 awards in 36m · last 7 months ago | None on file | no comparable pairs |
Lot #2Supported Living - Buildings BasedCPV 85000000Published estimate£35m
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How many bids this lot may attract.
The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.
Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid19%
2–318%
4–628%
7+35%
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Where the award price may land.
The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.
Based on 304 comparable awards. Each lot reflects its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.
Middle 50%£35m–£36m
Estimate£35m
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
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Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Why listed |
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| Lotus Home Care LtdWorked for this buyer | DPS for the Provision of Domiciliary Carenotice published Jul 2021 | — | — | Similar wording and category |
| Local HomecareWorked for this buyer | DPS for the Provision of Domiciliary Carenotice published Jul 2021 | — | — | Similar wording and category |
| Together in Care Forensic LtdWorked for this buyer | DPS for the Provision of Domiciliary Carenotice published Jul 2021 | — | — | Similar wording and category |
| Manuel Divine Care t/a Harmony ProjectsWorked for this buyer | DPS for the Provision of Domiciliary Carenotice published Jul 2021 | — | — | Similar wording and category |
| Genuine CarersWorked for this buyer | DPS for the Provision of Domiciliary Carenotice published Jul 2021 | — | — | Similar wording and category |
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
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Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
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| £14k12 awards in 36m · last 7 months ago | None on file | no comparable pairs | |
| 12 awards in 36m · last 7 months ago | 2 live · £60m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs | |
| 11 awards in 36m · last 7 months ago | 1 live · £60m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs | |
| 9 awards in 36m · last 7 months ago | None on file | no comparable pairs | |
| 7 awards in 36m · last 7 months ago | None on file | no comparable pairs |
About this data
- Source. Official UK public procurement notices (Find a Tender), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. New notices arrive through the day; the figures are rebuilt nightly.
- Two views, kept apart. The authority’s own track record and the wider market for the same kind of work sit side by side and are never mixed. Where the local picture is too thin, a figure widens to a broader market and says which one it used.
- Forecasts are labelled. The price forecast and its range, possible competitors and the earlier-work matches are our estimates from past awards: not published facts, not win chances and not price advice. Official notices do not say who is bidding.
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Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Restricted procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Requests to participate open
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 2 Feb 2022, 16:24 GMT
- Last source update
- 2 Feb 2022, 16:24 GMT
- Authority reference
KMCAS-125- FTS notice number
2022/S 000-003034- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-031274Find a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
- Performance terms
As detailed in the EMP application documents published on the YORtender tendering portal.
- Review procedure
Applicants who are unsuccessful shall be informed by the Contracting Authority as soon as possible after the decision is made. If an Applicant requires any additional information as to why their submission was unsuccessful, this should be requested from the address at Section I.1) of this notice. If the matter has not been successfully resolved, then the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court(England, Wales and Northern Ireland). Any such action must be started within thirty (30) days beginning with the date when the aggrieved party first knew or sought to have grounds for starting the proceedings had risen. The court may extend the time limited for starting proceedings where the court considers that there is a good reason for doing so, but not so as to permit proceedings to be started more than three (3) months after that date. Where a contract has not been entered into, the court may order the setting aside of the award decision or order for any document to be amended and may award damages, make a declaration of ineffectiveness, order for a fine to be paid, and/or order the duration of the contract to be shortened. If however the contract has been concluded, the Court may only award damages or, where the contract award procedures have not been followed correctly, declare the contract to be ineffective.
Publisher note: Tenderers are advised that this procurement in accordance with the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/12), and intends to establish an Electronic Market Place ("EMP"). An EMP will be established with Providers with relevant experience and ability to provide Supported Living Services on a non-exclusive basis to adults with eligible Primary Care Needs for the Council. The EMP does not operate in the same way as a Framework Agreement or Dynamic Purchasing System ("DPS"). It is a quasi DPS and is an "open market" product designed to provide access to a pool of Members which can be constantly refreshed. Potential Members can apply to participate in a EMP at any time by completing and submitting a RTP. The Contracting Authorities consider that this EMP may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of Applicants (economic operators/tenderers) will be solely on the criteria set out in the procurement documents.
How to participate & submission route
Official notice Submit via EU-Supply (CTM)- Requests to participate (first stage)
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- Tender submission deadline
- 31 Mar 2032, 13:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
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- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission","written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
2 Feb 2022 → 31 Mar 2032 · 2 dates- Notice published2 Feb 2022, 16:24 GMT
- Today22 Oct 2026
- Submission deadline31 Mar 2032, 13:00 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Nothing awarded yet- Awards (0)
- No award published
- Contracts (0)
- No contract published
- Bid statistics
- No aggregate bid statistics published
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeConsortium members and other public bodies
- NHS Kirklees CCGContracting authority
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- High Court of England and WalesReview body
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice; the tender pack is on the portal.