Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
North Ayrshire Council
Cunninghame House, Friars Croft
Irvine
KA12 8EE
raymondhamilton@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1294324038
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00337
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
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Supported Living Service for Adults with Enduring Mental Health Problems
Reference number
NAC/5093
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Nethermains Support Service is a semi-independent living environment based in North Ayrshire which provides accommodation for adults who have enduring mental health problems.
The Service is delivered in 2 adjacent properties linked by an internal door for staff use. The properties are 2a and 2b Nethermains Road, Kilwinning.
The Provider will operate the staff base and offer a full range of services - personal care, housing support and practical support - to meet the assessed needs of the service user.
The service will be available 24 hours per day, seven days per week, inclusive of public holidays, 52 weeks per year.
Consultation with service users will advise, where applicable, that their choice to move into Nethermains may include a change of provider.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £3,352,938
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
Main site or place of performance
Kilwinning
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The provider will deliver an intensive supported living service to meet the care and support requirements of adults with complex needs arising from mental illness. The majority of Service Users will have a longstanding diagnosis of mental illness; have complex needs and behaviours that may challenge.
The buildings at Nethermains Road, Kilwinning, will accommodate up to 5 individuals at 2A and upto 2 individuals at 2B. Service Users will hold their own occupancy agreement with North Ayrshire Council.
2A Nethermains Road
The building comprises 5 bedrooms with en suite toilet and shower, shared communal living area, kitchen and laundry, a staff office and adjacent rest area, shower and toilet.
2B Nethermains Road
The building comprises 2 bedrooms with ensuite toilet and shower, shared communal living area, kitchen and laundry. The property has it’s own front door.
2B will be part of the service for individuals who require more intensive and bespoke support. Taking the assessed needs of the individual(s) into account it may be that that only one bedroom is occupied at any time.
In procuring this service North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership has two broad aims:
1. To work in partnership with a Provider in delivering high quality services that promote a safe and secure lifestyle for service users whilst maximising capacity for independence and reintegration to the local community.
2. That service users would be supported to move to a more independent setting over a period of time.
The contract term will be 3 years with the option to extend for an additional 2x24 month periods at the sole discretion of the Council.
The budget for the maximum contract term of 7years is 3,352,938 GBP. Note this budget relates only to 2 A Nethermains and is based on 3x14 hours staff during the day and 2x10 hour staff evenings; and includes an annual increment.
The service required at 2B will be an additional cost and based on North Ayrshire Council’s current hourly rate for adult social care x hours of assessed need.
The quality/price ratio of the tender will be 100% quality.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 April 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Providers must be able to provide evidence that they have experience of supporting adults with enduring mental health problems whether in a community/home/other setting.
If potential bidders are interested in this project, please complete the attached Early Supplier Engagement Questionnaire and return via email to raymondhamilton@north-ayrshire.gov.uk by no later than Friday 25th March 2022.
Providers must be registered with the Care Inspectorate as Housing Support with Care at Home or be registered as such prior to the contract start date. Registration will be maintained throughout the duration of the contract.
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=685136.
(SC Ref:685136)