Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Aberdeenshire Council
Woodhill House, Westburn Road
Aberdeen
AB16 5GB
Contact
Marie Moore
SocialCareCPSS@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1467538552
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00232
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
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
Outreach Housing Support Services - Aberdeenshire
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Aberdeenshire Council requires the provision of outreach housing support services for young people and adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
The Young Persons Outreach Housing Support Service will support up to 125 clients per month.
The Adults Outreach Housing Support Service will support up to 350 clients per month.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £4,030,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Young Persons Outreach Housing Support - Aberdeenshire
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Main site or place of performance
Aberdeenshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Aberdeenshire Council is seeking to collaborate with other service provider/s to deliver the statutory housing support duty and provide early intervention for those at risk of homelessness who are aged 16-20, and those who are care leavers up to age 25 where a housing support need has been identified by housing options or social work services who retain the statutory duty to support care leavers up to age 25. This service will also work with Aberdeenshire Council to support the delivery of the Rapid Rehousing Transition Plan (RRTP). The service will also be required to deliver housing support to help people sustain existing tenancies and to prevent repeat homelessness.
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £1,300,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Duration in months
36
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.2.14) Additional information
The cost noted above is for the initial three year contract period, plus two optional 12 month extensions. The duration of the contract is 3+2 years.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Adults Outreach Housing Support - Aberdeenshire
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Main site or place of performance
Aberdeenshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Aberdeenshire Council is seeking to collaborate with other service provider/s to deliver the statutory housing support duty and provide early intervention for those at risk of homelessness who are aged 21 and over. This service will also work with Aberdeenshire Council to support the delivery of the Rapid Rehousing Transition Plan (RRTP). The service will also be required to deliver housing support to help people sustain existing tenancies and to prevent repeat homelessness.
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £2,730,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Duration in months
36
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.2.14) Additional information
The cost noted above is for the initial three year contract period, plus two optional 12 month extensions. The duration of the contract is 3+2 years.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Form of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.11) Main features of the award procedure
PCST
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
30 April 2021
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
BELOW IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE - PLEASE CHECK THE PCST MESSAGE BOARD FOR ANY UPDATES. THIS TENDER WILL BE LIVE ON PCST BY FRIDAY 19TH AT THE LATEST.
PCST Question Economic & Financial Standing 4B.4:
The bidder confirms the name, value and/or range of the financial ratios as follows:
Bidders will be required to state the values for the following ratios):
Current Ratio
Quick Ratio
Gearing
ROCE (Return on Capital Employed)
PCST Question Economic & Financial Standing: Insurance:
The bidder confirms...Employer’s Liability Insurance = 5m GBP
Public Liability Insurance = 2m GBP
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 18236. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
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:
Not applicable.
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see:
http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
Community Benefits General Policy: Aberdeenshire Council is committed to securing meaningful environmental, social and economic value in procurements and to working with all sectors of the business community in order to achieve increased prosperity. As responsible and ethical buyers, the Council aims to embed the key principles of sustainability into procurement activity for the benefit of society, the economy and the environment. Sustainable procurement provides an extremely effective lever to further local and national priorities.
Please note that offered benefits will be discussed/agreed at mobilisation and must be recorded/reported through an established process. Delivery of community benefits will be monitored during ongoing contract management. As well as the points listed below, the Council understands that suppliers may have other innovative community benefits that do not fall under any of the suggested headings provided. Tenderers are asked to provide details of any additional community benefits that can be discussed/agreed at contract award.
Specific Community Benefits objectives for this procurement are as follows:
Fair Work Practices (FWP)
Aberdeenshire Council is committed to the delivery of high quality public services, and recognises that this is critically dependent on each of the Five Dimensions of the Fair Work Framework (http://www.fairworkconvention.scot/theconvention_whatwedo.html). The Framework sets out the vision that by 2025, people in Scotland will have a world-leading working life where fair work drives success, wellbeing, and prosperity for individuals, businesses, organisations, and society.
Innovation/Case Studies
A case study could include an example of best practice or significant achievement on the project; an example of how innovation has been demonstrated or examples of positive outcomes resulting from the delivery of community benefits. Case studies can touch upon any areas of additional enhancement to project delivery, final product to the Council and/or end user. Case studies can include testimonials from placement participants (including under-represented groups such as disabled persons or care leavers”), address fair work practices, 3rd sector/community assistance or collaboration or general innovation. Can be regarded as an extended press release (available for the Council to use in further communications). The submission and frequency will follow the Contract Management Framework reporting agreement.
(SC Ref:647541)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Aberdeen Sheriff Court
Castle Street
Aberdeen
AB10 1WP
Telephone
+44 1224657200
Country
United Kingdom