Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Scotland Excel
Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street
Paisley
PA1 1AR
Contact
Richard Bridgen
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
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
shared telecare alarm receiving centre (ARC) technology solution
Reference number
DO/SXL- ARC
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The solution will provide a common platform to enable and simplify telecare providers’ move to digital telecare.Telecare providers will also work in partnership with the supplier over the contract term to use the solution to design and deliver new and innovative telecare and health / care services.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £4,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
provision of a shared telecare alarm receiving centre (ARC) technology solution
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72100000 - Hardware consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) relates to the provision of a shared telecare alarm receiving centre (ARC) technology solution.
The solution will provide a common platform to enable and simplify telecare providers’ move to digital telecare. Telecare providers will also work in partnership with the supplier over the contract term to use the solution to design and deliver new and innovative telecare and health / care services.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
It is intended for this to be a single lot framework
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
It is intended for this framework to be a single lot framework
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 June 2022
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
This information will be provided in the contract notice and the SPD Scotland Module
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria
This information will be provided in the SPD Scotland Module and the contract notice
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria
This information will be provided in the SPD Scotland Module and the contract notice
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with a single operator
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
The solution will exceed 4 years because of the impending switch off of the analogue telephone system scheduled to be completed in 2025
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.5) Scheduled date for start of award procedures
1 August 2022
Section six. Complementary information
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
Scotland Excel is the procurement centre of expertise for the local government sector in Scotland. All 32 Scottish councils are
currently members of Scotland Excel. Scotland Excel, in cooperation with the Scottish Government’s Technology Enabled Care programme and
the Digital Office for Scottish Local Government have been consulting with Scottish councils and other public bodies that offer telecare
services on the collaborative procurement of a framework for a Shared Telecare Alarm Receiving Centre Technology (ARC) solution.
It is hoped that a shared ARC Technology solution will offer a range of benefits for telecare providers, including:
- Offering an ARC solution available to all Scottish councils and other Scottish public bodies.
- Helping simplify and accelerate the move to digital telecare, without the need to change call handling arrangements.
- Offering financial economies and operational efficiencies.
- Simplifying operational processes.
- Better use of data and reporting to monitor and improve services.
- Improving services for citizens by providing a platform for designing and delivering new and innovative telecare, and other health / care services.
In order to gain an understanding of the current market, Scotland Excel would like interested suppliers to register their interest
in this opportunity. Scotland Excel may then meet with suppliers and/or invite potential suppliers to present information to a
range of stakeholders.
To register your interest in this notice please email: ICT@scotland-excel.org.uk.
This notice does not relate to an award of contract although a future tendering exercise is envisaged This tender will be subject of a separate, voluntary OJEU notice. Responses from providers will be used toinform the procurement strategy but neither Scotland Excel nor any contracting authorities will be bound to accept any views
stated. The scheduled date for start of award procedures provided above is indicative only at this time and may be subject to
change.
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=680612.
(SC Ref:680612)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Court of Session
Edinburgh
Country
United Kingdom