Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The City of Edinburgh Council
4 East Market Street
Edinburgh
EH8 8BG
Contact
Paula Deegan
Telephone
+44 1315294723
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00290
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
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/
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://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
Home Based Care Re-design and Associated Services – Flexible Purchasing System.
Reference number
CT0883
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 City of Edinburgh Council in partnership with the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership (EHSCP) is looking to establish a flexible purchasing system for Home Based Care and other associated services. This will be a long-term opportunity with the aim to work in partnership with providers to increase capacity for services under Self Directed Support (SDS) as per the Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013. The EHSCP wishes to build community networks of support which will meet the changing requirements of Edinburgh Citizens. They require Home Based Care and associated services which are tailored to meet Edinburgh Citizen’s needs and can adapt by flexing capacity, whilst having a focus on sustainability, high standards of care, value for money and continuous improvement. The Flexible Purchasing system will be split into Categories and Sub-Categories (Lots), which are still in development, to cover the range of potential contracts which could be issued through the flexible purchasing system throughout the 10-year term. These may include: Category 1 - Home Based Care Re-design, Category 2 Individual Service Funds, Category 3 Specialised Services, Category 4 Associated Support Services. Due to the term of the opportunity, additional categories / sub-categories may be added in future, to reflect the Council’s requirements.
Applying to this system will provide the Council with a list of providers who have proven to have the required skill, knowledge, registrations etc to deliver the service, who could then be offered a contract as part of a Locality Collaborative Model. The aim of the Home-Based Care Re-design is to build upon networks and foster a culture of collaboration within a Locality model for adults and older people. This will enable data sharing between partners to understand our collective capacity, which will help us to enable growth with key partners and ensure efficient coverage across the city, allowing us to provide good quality of care which meets the needs of the individual within the City of Edinburgh. We want partners who will enable our vision to move from traditional "time and task" and work on the basis of what would improve the individuals’ life.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,000,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Associated Support Services
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This will encompass a range of support services under Health and Social Care requirements. Future opportunities may include but are not limited to:
- Visiting Housing Support
- Advice and Information
- Support and Advocacy
Support will be appropriate for the general population of the City of Edinburgh Council.
two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Duration in months
120
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
Additional information will be provided at a later date.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Individual Service Funds
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This category is still under development however will be for Individual Service Funds (ISF) for services under Self Directed Support (SDS) as per the Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013.
two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Duration in months
120
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
Additional Information will be uploaded at a later date.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Specialised Services
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This category is still under development however will capture specialised services required under Self Directed Support (SDS) as per the Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013.
two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Duration in months
120
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
Additional information will be uploaded at a later date.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Home Based Care Re-design
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Providers are required to provide:
- Care at Home
- Housing Support Service
- Or Dual registration under “Support Services – care at home and housing support service combined (or equivalent).
When the Flexible Purchasing System is published on PCS-T, all sub-categories will be open for providers to apply for. The sub-categories - Lot 1 South West Locality, Lot 2 South East Locality, Lot 3 North West Locality, Lot 4 North East Locality - all relate to different locality areas and reflect the Council’s immediate requirements.
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £500,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Duration in months
120
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
Please see Bidder Guidance Document for more information on the operation of the Flexible Purchasing System and how to apply.
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.4) Objective rules and criteria for participation
List and brief description of rules and criteria
Category 1 (Lot 1)
Providers must hold or commit to obtaining the following
- Professional Risk Indemnity: 5 million GBP
- Employer's (Compulsory) Liability: 5 million GBP
- Public Liability: 10 million GBP
- Health and Safety Policy
- PVG Clearance for all relevant staff
- Care Inspectorate Registration, of at least Grade 4 (or equivalent)
In addition, providers must satisfy the Council's financial probity assessment.
Further information is included within the SPD and the One Edinburgh - standard instructions for SPD document.
Further information will be added for Lot 2, Lot 3 and Lot 4
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Form of procedure
Procedure involving negotiation
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
Contract is being operated as a Flexible Purchasing System under the Light Touch Regime and therefore will have a term of 10 years.
four.1.10) Identification of the national rules applicable to the procedure
Information about national procedures is available at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2015/446/contents/made
four.1.11) Main features of the award procedure
Category 1 - 80% quality, 20% cost
Category 2, 3 and 4 - may vary, 40 - 80% quality, 60 - 20% cost (dependent on requirement)
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-024913
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
25 April 2022
Local time
11:00am
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
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
Please see additional information in the attached documentation and utilise the Q&A function if you have any questions.
Please note; the information contained within this notice and attached documents is subject to further development and change.
Please note; the establishment of a Flexible Purchasing System will act as platform for the future procurement of SDS services and as such is not a guarantee of any work or financial commitment.
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this PQQ exercise. The Project code is 20841. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement
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six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Sheriff Court
Sheriff Court House, 27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
A tenderer that suffers loss as a result of a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session. The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) will have a minimum standstill period of 10 days before awarding the contract. The communication of the award decision notice will be sent by fax or e-mail to all tenderers with the standstill period commencing on the next day. If proceedings are started in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session against the Council in respect of the decision to award the contract within the standstill period then the Council is prevented from awarding the contract. Post contract award the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session may (1) award damages provided proceedings are brought within 3 months from the date when the grounds for the bringing of the proceedings first arose (2) be entitled to issue an ineffectiveness order or impose a financial penalty on the Council. A claim for an ineffectiveness order must be made within 30 days of the Contract Award Notice being published in the FTS or within 30 days of the date those who expressed an interest in or otherwise bid for the contract were informed of the conclusion of the contract or in any other case within 6 months from the date on which the contract was entered into.