Section one: Contracting authority
West Lothian Council
West Lothian Civic Centre, Howden South Road
Livingston
EH54 6FF
Contact
Tom Henderson
Tom.Henderson@westlothian.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1506281814
Fax
+44 1506281325
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM78 - West Lothian
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00140
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
Older Peoples Day Care Support Services
Reference number
CC12660
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 day care support service will support the individuals physical and mental health and well-being through a reduction in social isolation and community involvement and engage older people in their local community by providing places in which to socialise, learn or re-learn skills for daily living.
There is a requirement for the building to be based in Livingston.
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: £569,031
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
Main site or place of performance
Livingston
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The day care support service is designed for older adults, primarily 65 and over, whom following an outcome based "All About Me: What I Need" assessment, have been identified as having needs which are critical or substantial.
The centre-based service is for older adults living in their own homes, alone or with family, or in sheltered/supported housing settings. The service will provide a person-centred, outcome focused approach through the care and support provided, i.e. quality care which is tailored to individual needs and outcomes. The service will provide care and support which enables individuals to have as good a quality of life as possible by providing meaningful activities, learning opportunities, socialisation, encouraging independence and reablement in order that they can remain as active as possible for as long as possible. The day support service will support the individuals physical and mental health and well-being through a reduction in social isolation and community involvement and engage older people in their local community by providing places in which to socialise, learn or re-learn skills for daily living.
Those using the service will have a voice in how it is run and which activities are offered. The service will be run by qualified, dedicated and experienced staff, supported by trained volunteers. The service will offer mental stimulation and physical activity sessions suitable for varied abilities and interests, at a level appropriate to the needs of the individual.
The following is a list of meaningful activity examples which is not exhaustive: Art and craft therapy, seated exercise, music, singing, quizzes, falls prevention, reminiscence sessions, digital engagement, interactive games, music, outings, entertainment, game shows, nail care/manicure, relaxation therapies, reading, discussion groups, gardening, music and movement, musical instruments, outings, individual and group activities.
Nutritionally balanced meals and snacks will be provided, with individual dietary, religious and cultural needs catered for.
The day support service shall include working with and assisting the Service User to achieve their activities of daily living. The list includes but is not exhaustive: -
Assistance/support with maintaining personal hygiene ;
Addressing continence needs and assisting with continence management including necessary cleaning and safe disposal of waste;
Support with eating and drinking, including food and/or drink preparation;
Prompting, supporting or administering non-invasive prescribed medication with parameters defined by WLHSCP approved Medication Management Policy ;
Achieving maximum mobility, using appropriate equipment where necessary ; and
Support with managing behaviours which challenge.
Following a social work assessment, unpaid carers will be supported to help sustain their caring role which may involve an additional day for the individual to attend day support services to offer the carer respite. The specific days and times which the Service will operate will be agreed in the individual service contracts. Whist WLHSCP provides day care in locations across the authority, with service users concentrated in Livingston and considering travelling issues the Building will be required to be located in Livingston.
The following mandatory criteria must be met :
Registered with the Care Inspectorate as a Provider of Support Services (not Care at Home) ;
Adhere to the requirements of the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) or other appropriate regulatory body ;
Provide an accessible and safe building from which to deliver the service, which meets all appropriate legislative and regulatory standards.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Service Delivery / Weighting: 12
Quality criterion - Name: Quality Assurance / Weighting: 12
Quality criterion - Name: Safeguarding / Weighting: 12
Quality criterion - Name: Service User Engagement and Feedback / Weighting: 12
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work First Practices / Weighting: 12
Price - Weighting: 40
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 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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-001834
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
11 April 2023
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
Braid House Day Centre Ltd
1a Labrador Avenue, Howden
Livingston
EH54 6BU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £569,031
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:729050)
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