Awarded contract

Community Support Service

  • North Ayrshire Council

F21: Social and other specific services – public contracts (contract award notice)

Notice reference: 2021/S 000-015896

Published 8 July 2021, 2:15pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

North Ayrshire Council

Cunninghame House, Friars Croft

Irvine

KA12 8EE

Contact

William Tomelty

Email

procurement@north-ayrshire.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1294324354

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

http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00337

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

Community Support Service

Reference number

NAC/4280

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 85323000 - Community health services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

North Ayrshire Council (“NAC”) invites tenders for the provision of a community support service.

NAC currently have a flexible framework in place for this requirement which allows NAC to re-open the framework to new providers after the initial two year period as detailed in the original Contract Notice. Therefore, the framework is being re-opened.

There is no limit to the number of providers who may be awarded a place on the framework however, providers should note that there may not be a sufficient volume of business to support a large number of new providers onto the framework at this point and business is not guaranteed under the framework.

The resultant framework will be for a period of 2 years commencing 6th January 2022 until 5th January 2024 with the option to extend by up to 24 months until 5th January 2026. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of NAC and subject to satisfactory performance and funding.

The framework delivers Adult Community Support Services across Learning Disability, Physical Disability and Mental Health client groups.

The scope of the framework encompasses services currently referred to as Community Support, 24 Hour Support, Housing Support and Supported Living Services. It does not include care at home provision.

Services are delivered in a community setting, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year, inclusive of sleepovers and waking nights, to adults aged 16 and over who have been assessed by North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership as requiring a service.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Three Towns, Garnock Valley and North Coast Area - Mental Health Client Group

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85323000 - Community health services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
Main site or place of performance

Three Towns, Garnock Valley and North Coast Area.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The framework will deliver an Adult Community Support Service to adults age 16 and over with a mental health need.

Services will be delivered in a community setting, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year, inclusive of sleepovers and waking nights, to adults aged 16 and over who have been assessed by North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership as requiring a service.

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Three Towns, Garnock Valley and North Coast Area - Learning Disability Client Group

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85323000 - Community health services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
Main site or place of performance

Three Towns, Garnock Valley and North Coast Area.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The framework will deliver an Adult Community Support Service to adults age 16 and over with a learning disability need.

Services will be delivered in a community setting, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year, inclusive of sleepovers and waking nights, to adults aged 16 and over who have been assessed by North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership as requiring a service.

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Three Towns, Garnock Valley and North Coast Area - Physical Disability Client Group

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85323000 - Community health services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
Main site or place of performance

Three Towns, Garnock Valley and North Coast Area.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The framework will deliver an Adult Community Support Service to adults age 16 and over with a physical disability need.

Services will be delivered in a community setting, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year, inclusive of sleepovers and waking nights, to adults aged 16 and over who have been assessed by North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership as requiring a service.

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Irvine and Kilwinning Area - Mental Health Client Group

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85323000 - Community health services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
Main site or place of performance

Irvine and Kilwinning Area.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The framework will deliver an Adult Community Support Service to adults age 16 and over with a mental health issue.

Services will be delivered in a community setting, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year, inclusive of sleepovers and waking nights, to adults aged 16 and over who have been assessed by North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership as requiring a service.

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Irvine and Kilwinning Area - Learning Disability Client Group

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85147000 - Company health services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
Main site or place of performance

Irvine and Kilwinning Area.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The framework will deliver an Adult Community Support Service to adults age 16 and over with a learning disability need.

Services will be delivered in a community setting, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year, inclusive of sleepovers and waking nights, to adults aged 16 and over who have been assessed by North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership as requiring a service.

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Irvine and Kilwinning Area - Physical Disability Client Group

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85147000 - Company health services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
Main site or place of performance

Irvine and Kilwinning Area.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The framework will deliver an Adult Community Support Service to adults age 16 and over with a physical disability need.

Services will be delivered in a community setting, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year, inclusive of sleepovers and waking nights, to adults aged 16 and over who have been assessed by North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership as requiring a service.

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) Form of procedure

Open procedure

four.1.10) Identification of the national rules applicable to the procedure

Information about national procedures is available at: http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement

four.1.11) Main features of the award procedure

This procurement is based on the most economically advantageous tenders.

In order to achieve the most economically advantageous tenders, a quality price ratio of (90%) quality and (10%) price will be used.

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2021/S 000-010652


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

1

Title

Three Towns, Garnock Valley and North Coast Area - Mental Health Client Group

A contract/lot is awarded: No

five.1) Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

2

Title

Three Towns, Garnock Valley and North Coast Area - Learning Disability Client Group

A contract/lot is awarded: No

five.1) Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

3

Title

Three Towns, Garnock Valley and North Coast Area - Physical Disability Client Group

A contract/lot is awarded: No

five.1) Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

4

Title

Irvine and Kilwinning Area - Mental Health Client Group

A contract/lot is awarded: No

five.1) Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

5

Title

Irvine and Kilwinning Area - Learning Disability Client Group

A contract/lot is awarded: No

five.1) Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

6

Title

Irvine and Kilwinning Area - Physical Disability Client Group

A contract/lot is awarded: No

five.1) Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

Bidders will be required to provide a minimum of 2 examples of services carried out in the past 3 years on the experience template provided that demonstrates they have the relevant experience to deliver the services as described in part II.2.4 of the Contract Notice. The services must be of a similar value, size and scope. Unsatisfactory experience will result in exclusion from the tender process.

Bidders will be required to provide 2 satisfactory references from 2 different service contracts on the reference templates provided. References should be completed and signed by previous customers for contracts of a similar value, size and scope. If any of the referees score the bidder less than 2 the bidder will be excluded from the tender process.

Completed experience and reference templates must be zipped and uploaded at question 4C.1 of the qualification envelope.

Bidders will be required to confirm whether they intend to subcontract and, if so, for what proportion of the framework.

Bidders will be required to confirm that they will employ environmental management measures that meet the following requirements:

Employ and maintain environmental management measures in relation to the performance of the service provided, which must be designed to ensure that the service is carried out in accordance with the specification.

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 a documented policy regarding quality management, see attachment at SPD question 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 ISO 45001 (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 the bidder must have a regularly reviewed and documented policy for Health and Safety management, see attachment at SPD question 4D.1.

(SC Ref:660105)

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Kilmarnock Sheriff Court

Sheriff Court House, St Marnock Street

Kilmarnock

KA1 1ED

Telephone

+44 1563550024

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/