Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Perth & Kinross Council
2 High Street
Perth
PH1 5PH
Contact
Martin Smith
Telephone
+44 1738475000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00372
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
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
www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
Housing and community amenities
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
PKC12230 - Intensive Housing Support Service Pilot in the Perth and Kinross Council Area
Reference number
PKC12230
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Perth & Kinross Council (‘the Council’) seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced Supplier to commission an Intensive Housing Support Service to compliment Perth & Kinross Council’s Home First approach to homelessness.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £280,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling
Main site or place of performance
Perth and Kinross Council Area
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Perth & Kinross Council (‘the Council’) is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced Supplier to commission an Intensive Housing Support Service to compliment Perth & Kinross Council’s Home First approach to homelessness.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial phasing of this contract is focusing on commissioning an Intensive Housing Support Service. Should this pilot be successful, and more funding becomes available, the Council may wish to extend the Contract. The Council will have the option of extending the Contract, in phases, for one further period of up to 1 year after the expiry of the initial term.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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
The Bidder must confirm that they are registered with the Care Inspectorate. Providers should refer to the Care Inspectorate guidance ‘on applying to register a care service’ to ensure they have the appropriate registration in place at commencement service date. Bidders should be graded ‘Very Good’ or ‘Excellent’ for both the quality of care and support and the quality of management and leadership.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria
4B.4 The Bidder will be required to state the values for the following for the last two financial years:
1. Current Ratio (Current Assets divided by Current Liabilities)
2. Net Assets (Net Worth) (value per the Balance Sheet)
4B.5.1 The Bidder must confirm they already have, or can commit to obtain, prior to commencement of the contract:
Professional Indemnity Insurance
Employer’s Liability Insurance
Public Liability Insurance
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
4B.4 Financial Ratios
The acceptable range is:
1. Current Ratio - it is expected that the ratio is equal to or greater than 1, i.e. Current Assets will equal or exceed Current Liabilities for both years. Reasons for not meeting the required test to be disclosed by tenderers together with appropriate supporting evidence to confirm the suitability of the tenderer for the contract.
2. Net Assets (Net Worth) - it is expected that the Net Worth will be positive, i.e. a Net Assets position for both years. Reasons for not meeting the required test to be disclosed together with appropriate supporting evidence to confirm the suitability of the tenderer for the contract.
4B.5 Level of Insurance
Professional Indemnity Insurance in the sum of GBP2,000,000 for any one occurrence or series of occurrences arising out of one event.
Employer’s Liability Insurance in the sum of GBP10,000,000 for any one occurrence or series of occurrences arising out of one event.
Public Liability Insurance in the sum of GBP5,000,000 for any one occurrence or series of occurrences arising out of one event.
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria
4C1.2 Bidders will be required to provide examples of previous contracts delivered.
4C.6.1 Bidders will be required to confirm that their staff who are directly engaged in the delivery of support are required to have the relevant professional qualification.
4C.8.1 Bidders will be required to confirm their average annual manpower.
4C.8.2 Bidders will be required to confirm their and the number of managerial staff.
4C.10 Bidders will be required to confirm whether they intend to subcontract.
4D.1 Quality Management Procedures
4D.1 Health & Safety Procedures
4D.2 Environmental Management
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
4C1.2 Bidders are required to give 2 examples of a delivery of a similar service over the last 3 years.
4C.6.1 All relevant staff shall be registered by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and/ or any other appropriate body. This will include working within timescales as set by the SSSC and / or appropriate body.
4C.8.1 Bidders will be required to confirm their average annual manpower for the last three years.
4C.8.2 Bidders will be required to confirm the number of managerial staff for the last three years.
4C.10 Bidders to confirm what proportion of the contract will be sub-contracted
4D.1 Quality Management Procedures
1. The bidder must hold a UKAS (or equivalent) accredited independent third-party certificate of compliance in accordance with BS EN ISO 9001 (or equivalent),
OR
2. The bidder must be able to provide documented evidence of their Quality Management policies and procedures as detailed in section 10 of the Instructions for Tenderers document.
4D.1 HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCEDURES
1. The bidder must hold a UKAS (or equivalent), accredited independent third party certificate of compliance in accordance with BS OHSAS 18001 (or equivalent) or have, within the last 12 months, successfully met the assessment requirements of a construction-related scheme in registered membership of the Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) forum.
OR,
2. The bidder must be able to provide documented evidence of their Health and Safety policies and procedures as detailed in section 10 of the Instructions for Tenderers document.
4D.2 Environmental Management Standards
1 The Bidder must hold a UKAS (or equivalent) accredited independent third party certificate of compliance with
BS EN ISO 14001 (or equivalent) or a valid EMAS (or equivalent) certificate,
OR
2. The bidder must be able to provide documented evidence of their Quality Management policies and procedures as detailed in section 10 of the Instructions for Tenderers document.
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
28 June 2023
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: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
28 June 2023
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
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
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 49742. 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, more information on community benefits can be found in the instructions for tenderers document.
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six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Perth Sheriff Court
County Building, Tay Street
Perth
PH2 8NL
Country
United Kingdom