Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
South Lanarkshire Council
Council Headquarters, Almada Street
Hamilton
ML3 0AA
michael.mcauley@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1698454184
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM95 - South Lanarkshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00410
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
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 for Families
Reference number
SLC/PS/SW/20/062 - Project_18055
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Council is seeking to procure Outreach Housing Support for Households with children.
The service will provide a holistic, client focused floating Housing Support Service that meets the Support needs of families affected by homelessness and who have complex needs. The project will work with circa 30 families at any one time.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £300,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM95 - South Lanarkshire
Main site or place of performance
South Lanarkshire Council area
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The service will work with families with complex needs who are affected by homelessness, who are either currently homeless, resettling from homelessness or at risk of homelessness
Description of the Service:
Outreach Housing Support for Households with children
The service will provide a holistic, client focused floating Housing Support Service that meets the Support needs of families affected by homelessness and who have complex needs. The project will work with circa 30 families at any one time.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Overall Quality / Weighting: 90
Price - Weighting: 10
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £300,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
12
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The estimated budget for 1 year is 150000 GBP.
There is an additional optional 1 year making the overall value 300000 GBP
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
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
SPD Question 4C.6 Qualifications
The Bidder will confirm that the services will be registered with the Care Inspectorate and staff are registered as required with the Scottish Social Services Council.(SSSC)
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria
SPD Question 4B.4 Economic and Financial Standing
The Council will use the following ratios to evaluate a bidders financial status:
Profitability – this is taken as profit after tax but before dividends and minority interests. If a company makes a profit then it is a pass for this ratio;
Liquidity – this is calculated as current assets less stock and work in progress, divided by current liabilities. If the answer is greater than or equal to one then it is a pass for this ratio
Gearing – this is calculated as the total external secured borrowing (short term and long term) divided by shareholder funds expressed as a percentage. If the answer is less than or equal to 100% it is considered a pass for this ratio.
Bidders must provide the name and value of each of the 3 ratios within their response to SPD question 4B.4.
The Council requires bidders to pass 2 out of the 3 financial ratios above.
Where 2 out of the 3 ratios cannot be met, the Council may take the undernoted into consideration when assessing financial viability and the risk to the Council, providing that the Bidder can supply evidence to substantiate any of the mitigating criteria when requested to do so. The following list is not exhaustive and other criteria may be considered where proposed by a bidder as mitigating factors:
Would the bidder have passed the checks if prior year accounts had been used?
Were any of the poor appraisal outcomes "marginal"?
Does the bidder operate in a market which, traditionally, requires lower liquidity or higher debt finance?
Does the bidder have sufficient reserves to sustain losses for a number of years?
Does the bidder have a healthy cashflow?
Is the bidder profitable enough to finance the interest on its debt?
Is most of the bidder's debt owed to group companies?
Is the bidder's debt due to be repaid over a number of years, and affordable?
Have the bidder's results been adversely affected by "one off costs" and / or "one off accounting treatments"?
Do the bidder's auditors (where applicable) consider it to be a "going concern"?
Will the bidder provide a Parent Company Guarantee?
Is the bidder the single supplier/source of the Goods/Works/Services in the marketplace?
The Council will request submission of and assess the bidders financial accounts, and may use financial verification systems to validate the information provided.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
SPD Question 4B.5 Insurance
The bidder must confirm that they have or will commit to obtain prior to the commencement of the contract, the following levels of Insurance Cover:
Employer’s Liability Insurance covering the death of or bodily injuries to employees of the bidder arising out of and in the course of their employment in connection with this contract to the level of 10000000 GBP in respect of each claim, without limit to the number of claims.
Public Liability Insurance covering the death of or bodily injury to a person (not an employee of the bidder) or loss of or damage to property resulting from an action or failure to take action by the bidder to the level of 5000000 GBP in respect of each claim, without limit to the number of claims.
Professional Indemnity Insurance covering the failure of the bidder to use the skill and care normally used by professionals providing the services described in this tender to the level of 5000000 GBP in respect of each claim, without limit to the number of claims.
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria
SPD Question 4C.1.2
Bidders will be required to indicate their experience in the last 3 years of the provision of Housing Support Services to Families with Children
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
The successful provider will be expected to submit quarterly monitoring information in line with the arrangements set out in the Procurement Documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
26 April 2021
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
26 April 2021
Local time
12:00pm
Place
PCST - Project_18055
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
six.3) Additional information
Bidders please note that TUPE will apply to this contract and TUPE information will be available in "Attachment 11 - TUPE Information Table" within the ITT documentation.
Please note, the alternative review body to the local Sheriff Court detailed in VI.4.1 is:
Court of Session
Parliament House
Parliament Square
Edinburgh
EH1 1RQ
+44 1312252595
supreme.courts@scotcourts.gov.uk
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 18055. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
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:
Bidders will be invited to detail the specific community benefits the award of this Contract will deliver
Examples of Community Benefits
Targeted Recruitment and Training - offering individuals and young people training, apprenticeships, jobs and work experience as part of a contract
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Supply Chain Initiatives - offering Small and Medium Enterprises and Voluntary Sector organisations opportunities to provide goods and/or services as part of a contract.
Social Enterprise - where a local social enterprise can either be established to service a contract, or an existing social enterprise be supported to deliver on part of a contract.
Community Consultation - giving the local community an opportunity to express an opinion and possibly influence the design and delivery of a project or service in an area.
Young Person Engagement - giving young people in the area an opportunity to engage in a project. The engagement can range from young people learning about a project to giving them the opportunity to shape and influence a project thus giving them more say in and connection to the future of their area.
Educational Support - giving school children an opportunity to learn about a project by providing educational presentations or arranging school visits.
Community Endowment Fund/Development Trust - where a financial sum may be made available to implement projects that the community considers to be a priority. This often ensures ownership, participation and support at a very local level.
Public Art Projects - a tangible project that a community can focus on and be involved in either as a standalone activity or part of a wider regeneration initiative.
Local Events - local ownership of a project or service.
Physical Infrastructure - often delivered by the private sector as part of a Section 75 agreement in relation to a planning consent. Examples would be infrastructure required to enable a new development to be implemented for example roads and footpath/cycleway improvements, schools and libraries and play areas and open space.
Local Sponsorship - private companies are often asked to sponsor organisations local to the area in which they are developing/delivering a service.
Mentoring - private sector suppliers can offer support, normally as part of their Corporate Responsibility activity, where they can offer support and guidance to local organisations and individuals.
(SC Ref:647631)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Hamilton Sheriff Court
Sheriff Court House, 4 Beckford Street
Hamilton
ML3 0BT
hamiltoncivl@scotcourts.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1698282957
Country
United Kingdom