Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Falkirk Council
Municipal Buildings, West Bridge Street
Falkirk
FK1 5RS
Telephone
+44 1324506566
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM76 - Falkirk
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00184
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.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.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.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
Provision of Supported Accommodation and Tenancy Support Services
Reference number
CHS/276/22
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Service is to provide service users with supported accommodation and outreach tenancy support under the following areas (i)young persons supported accommodation and (ii) supported accommodation for single people, couples and families (iii) tenancy support services in service users own home or other locations, as required, for a period of 2 years from 1 February 2022 to 31 January 2024, with the option to extend up to a further 36 months. Bidders may bid for one, two or all Lots.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £5,600,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Supported Accommodation — Young Persons
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM76 - Falkirk
Main site or place of performance
Seaforth House
64 Seaforth Road
Langlees
FK2 7TS
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Accommodation based and outreach housing support services to Service Users aged 16-35 (with priority being given to 16-21) who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The support hours to be delivered per week is estimated at 170 hours; however this may vary (+ or — hours) throughout the lifetime of the Contract, depending on the number of referrals.
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
Economic operators may be excluded from the competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Tenancy Support
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM76 - Falkirk
Main site or place of performance
Service Users premises or other location, as required.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
A visiting housing support services to Service Users at risk of becoming homeless or have recently experienced homelessness so as to enable them to avoid a housing crisis and maintain a home. Support will be provided on a short term basis to promote independence and will work towards ensuring that Service Users develop the skills to maintain their home without support. The support hours to be delivered per week may vary (+ or — hours) throughout the lifetime of the Contract, depending on the number of referrals.
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
Economic operators may be excluded from the competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Supported Accommodation — Single People, Couples and Families
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM76 - Falkirk
Main site or place of performance
1 - 29 Kingseat Avenue
Grangemouth
FK3 0AA
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Accommodation based and outreach housing support services to Service Users who are 16 years and older. The Service will be provided to single people, couples and families who are likely to face difficulties with maintaining a home. The support hours to be delivered per week is estimated at 190 hours; however this may vary (+ or — hours) throughout the lifetime of the Contract, depending on the number of referrals.
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
Economic operators may be excluded from the competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
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
SPD 4A.2.1 It is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold a registration with the Care Inspectorate (CI) for Housing Support.
Bidders must have a CI Grading of 4 or above in Quality of Care & Support; Quality of Staffing and Quality of Management & Leadership.
Bidders must hold the following insurance cover as a minimum:
Employer's (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = 10M GBP
Public Liability Insurance = 10M GBP
Professional Indemnity Insurance = 5M GBP
SPD 4B.6 Where the credit score is less than 30/100 the bidder may be excluded from the tender process unless satisfactory information is provided that gives assurances regarding financial risk in appointing the bidder to the Framework.
SPD 4C.6.1 The Manager who is responsible for the day to day running of the Service will hold the Registered Managers Award or equivalent and maintain appropriate professional Registration in accordance with CI requirements and be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.1) Information about a particular profession
Execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision
Registration with the Care Inspectorate and Scottish Social Services Council in accordance with Regulation of Care (Scotland) Act 2001 as
amended.
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Please refer to Schedule 3 — Specification for each Lot where contract performance conditions are listed.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Form of procedure
Open procedure
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:
A longer duration provides stability and sustainability for the Care Provider(s) for the provision of care to vulnerable people.
four.1.10) Identification of the national rules applicable to the procedure
Information about national procedures is available at: http://www.gov.scot/Publications/2016/03/8410/0
four.1.11) Main features of the award procedure
The scope of services to be provided under this Framework falls within the definition of social and other specific services in Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") and therefore the procurement process shall be subject to the requirements of section 7 of the Regulations.
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
16 August 2021
Local time
11:00am
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Tenderers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the
closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=658855.
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason:
No subcontracting will be permitted within this Framework without the prior written consent of Falkirk Council.
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
Please refer to Appendix 1 - Community Benefits Statement for a summary of the expected community benefits.
(SC Ref:658855)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Falkirk Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Sheriff Court House Main Street Camelon
Falkirk
FK1 4AR
Country
United Kingdom