Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
West Lothian Council
West Lothian Civic Centre, Howden South Road
Livingston
EH54 6FF
tom.henderson@westlothian.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1506281814
Fax
+44 1506281325
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM78 - West Lothian
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00140
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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
Support services to people with Alzheimer's living in West Lothian
Reference number
CC11680
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Provision of Early Onset Service and Dementia Cafes to support people living with Alzheimer's in West Lothian.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £520,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM78 - West Lothian
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
West Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership (WLHSCP) Commissioning Plan for Older People 2019-2023 aims to ensure the delivery of care and support at the right time in local communities. The Plan’s priorities include the provision of dementia care, support for carers, community capacity building, and for those who have dementia and their cares to live well. The Carers Scotland Act 2016 places a duty on local authorities to provide support to carers.
The Council contracts with Alzheimer’s Scotland to deliver the Early Onset Service and Dementia Cafes contracts which Alzheimer’s Scotland have been delivering, since 2011,which assist WLHSCP to meet theses priorities. The Early Onset information, advice and support service and the provision and support of the 9 Dementia cafes provide support and information to those with Dementia and their carers. Alzheimer’s Scotland are recognised as specialists in this field and their service delivery is informed by years of experience working and engaging with those with dementia and their carers.
Early Onset service
The Dementia Early Onset Service provides support, advice and information to individuals and their families under the age of 65 who have been diagnosed with young onset dementia and are referred to the service by the post diagnostic team at St John’s Hospital. The service also supports family members and carers to maintain or improve their quality of life and prepare for the future.
Dementia Cafes
In 2011 the Council Executive agreed that using a community capacity building approach, support should be made available which would enable up to 9 Dementia cafes to become established throughout West Lothian. As the cafes evolved over time, it was recognised that the continuation of that expert advice and support would be required.
A direct award of a contract to Alzheimer’s Scotland to provide support services to people with Alzheimer’s living in West Lothian for a period of 4 years from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2026, with the option to extend for up to 48 months, with an estimated total value, including extensions, of 520,000 GBP.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Not applicable / Weighting: 0
Price - Weighting: 100
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
two.2.14) Additional information
Council executive approval December 2021.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
Direct Award made to Alzheimer's Scotland from 1st April 2022 - 31st March 2026 with option to extend for a further 48 months. Estimated total spend including extensions is 520,000 GBP which is under the Light Touch Regime of 663,540 GBP.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
4 February 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Alzheimer Scotland
160 Dundee Street
Edinburgh
EH11 1DQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM78 - West Lothian
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £520,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
West Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership (WLHSCP) Commissioning Plan for Older People 2019-2023 aims to ensure the delivery of care and support at the right time in local communities. The Plan’s priorities include the provision of dementia care, support for carers, community capacity building, and for those who have dementia and their cares to live well. The Carers Scotland Act 2016 places a duty on local authorities to provide support to carers.
The Council contracts with Alzheimer’s Scotland to deliver the Early Onset Service and Dementia Cafes contracts which Alzheimer’s Scotland have been delivering, since 2011,which assist WLHSCP to meet theses priorities. The Early Onset information, advice and support service and the provision and support of the 9 Dementia cafes provide support and information to those with Dementia and their carers. Alzheimer’s Scotland are recognised as specialists in this field and their service delivery is informed by years of experience working and engaging with those with dementia and their carers.
The Early Onset and Dementia Café services offered are specialist in nature and there are few providers able to deliver this. Both contracts deliver advice, information and support to adults with dementia and their carers. The cafes are unique in their own right and Alzheimers Scotland play a key role in finding the café venues and recruiting the volunteers, providing support and guidance to run the cafes, as well as providing expert advice to volunteers on the complex issues of the individuals and families that frequent the cafes. Therefore, it is proposed to combine the service specifications and award one contract. The contract value of
65,000 GBP per annum is considered good value and it is proposed to award the contract to Alzheimer’s Scotland to ensure the same levels of service are provided for each aspect and performance and outcomes monitoring will ensure that the services continue to be delivered as they have been.
A direct award of a contract to Alzheimer’s Scotland to provide support services to people with Alzheimer’s living in West Lothian for a period of 4 years from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2026, with the option to extend for up to 48 months, with an estimated total value, including extensions, of 520,000 GBP.
(SC Ref:684835)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Livingston Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Howden South Road
Livingston
EH54 6FF
Country
United Kingdom