Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Scotland Excel
Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street
Paisley
PA1 1AR
socialcare@scotland-excel.org.uk
Telephone
+44 1414888230
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10383
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Flexible framework for Children’s Residential Care and Education Services - including Short Breaks
Reference number
1121
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85310000 - Social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal of the national flexible framework for Children's Residential Care and Education services - including short breaks. The scope and structure of service options outlined in this PIN may be subject to change, however the current framework includes:
- Residential care;
- Residential care and education;
- Day education; and
- Residential short break services.
It is anticipated that the duration of this framework could be up to a period of 6 years, from the commencement date.
For the purposes of calculating the value of the contract, a 6 year contract length has been used. This is indicative only and subject to change based on policy and other requirements.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £950,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Service Option 1 - Residential Care
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Scotland-wide.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Prior Information Notice is in relation to a third generation national framework for children's residential care and education services.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Service Option 2 - Residential Care and Education
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80110000 - Pre-school education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Scotland-wide
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Prior Information Notice is in relation to a third generation national framework for children's residential care and education services.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Service Option 3 - Short Breaks
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Scotland-wide
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Prior Information Notice is in relation to a third generation national framework for children's residential care and education services.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Service Option 4 - Day Education
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80110000 - Pre-school education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Scotland-wide
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Prior Information Notice is in relation to a third generation national framework for children's residential care and education services.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
28 February 2022
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Scotland Excel plans to renew the Children's Residential Care and Education, including Short Breaks, framework in 2022.
It is anticipated that a streamlined approach and application process will be used to award providers to the framework. This streamlined process will be designed to reduce the administrative burden on providers seeking to take part in the new framework. Details on how to apply will be set out in the Contract Notice which is expected to be published at the end of February.
Scotland Excel is intending to hold a series of engagement events with providers on focused themes relevant to the renewal. Anyone interested in participating in these should email: socialcare@scotland-excel.org.uk to register by 31 January 2022.
Sessions will be held via MS Teams. Session numbers may be limited to allow effective dialogue.
Feedback may be used to inform the tender development process, however neither Scotland Excel nor any contracting authority will be bound to accept any views stated. Participation is not mandatory and any party not participating will not be disadvantaged in the tender process.
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=679063.
(SC Ref:679063)