- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. Home Support
- Lot 2. Supported Living for People with Physical Disabilities including those with Sensory Impairment
- Lot 3. Supported Living for People with Learning Disabilities including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Lot 4. Supported Living for People with Mental Health Difficulties
- Lot 5. Supported Living for Older People
- Lot 6. Supported Living for People who are or have been subject to the Criminal Justice System
- Lot 7. Supplementary Providers List
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Falkirk Council
Abbotsford House, David’s Loan
Falkirk
FK2 7YZ
Telephone
+44 1324506566
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM76 - Falkirk
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
http://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
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
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
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
Support at Home (Home Support and Supported Living)
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This Prior Information Notice and additional information relates to a Provider Information Event only in relation to a future Falkirk Council Framework Agreement for the Provision of Support at Home (Home Support and Supported Living) Services.
The service covers both long and short term support needs and may include personal care, domestic support, housing support, social and emotional support as well as providing support to families and carers.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £120,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Home Support
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 85320000 - Social services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM76 - Falkirk
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The service covers both long and short term support needs and may include personal care, domestic support, social and emotional support as well as providing support to families and carers. In line with re-ablement practices, the service aims to help people sustain, recover or manage their health, skills and abilities to lead independent and fulfilling lives within their local communities.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Supported Living for People with Physical Disabilities including those with Sensory Impairment
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 85320000 - Social services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM76 - Falkirk
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Services for People with Physical Disabilities should fulfil an enabling role supporting people to regain confidence and motivation, maximising their potential and supporting them to live as independently as possible.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Supported Living for People with Learning Disabilities including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 85320000 - Social services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM76 - Falkirk
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Service Users affected by Learning Disability exhibit an impairment of their intellectual, adaptive and social functioning.
Service Users with Learning Disabilities may have particular communication support needs requiring the use of communication support systems such as Talking Mats, Makaton as well as other augmentative and alternative communication aids, for example, picture and symbol communication boards, electronic communication devices etc.
Service Users with Learning Disabilities may also require support to interact with others and their environment ensuring that any risks posed, by or to the individual, are managed appropriately.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Supported Living for People with Mental Health Difficulties
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 85320000 - Social services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM76 - Falkirk
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Service Users within this category are typically individuals who have been diagnosed as having a severe and enduring mental illness, such as Schizophrenia or Severe Affective Disorder. Service Users affected by Mental Health difficulties may require support because they are acutely unwell or have long term mental illness which significantly impacts their functioning and motivation to care independently for themselves and also their ability to sustain relationships. Service users may also lead chaotic lifestyles leading to recurring crises requiring the need for mental health support from a variety of services. Service Users may also present significant risk to their own safety or that of others.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Supported Living for Older People
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 85320000 - Social services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM76 - Falkirk
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Service Users within this category are typically Older People with higher levels of support needs due to physical frailty, ill health and/or dementia.
Service Users will require support to be delivered on a flexible basis in recognition that their needs and presentation may change. It is important that Service Users with Dementia are supported in a way which promotes their independence whilst balancing risks.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Supported Living for People who are or have been subject to the Criminal Justice System
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 85320000 - Social services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM76 - Falkirk
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Service Users who are, or have been, subject to the Criminal Justice System may at times require support in order to live in their community. Support may be required due to the risks associated with the individuals offending behaviour or may arise from disability or mental health issues. Service Users who require support via the Support at Home (Home Support and Supported Living) Framework will be those, requiring lengthy periods of supervision at a high level of intensity, particularly in the early periods after release from custody, typically with a history of multiple sexual or violent offences.
Staff undertaking this activity will be well trained, have professional support, access to a reliable lone worker safety service, or access the council lone worker system, reliable and able to balance restrictions with promotion of constructive activities.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Supplementary Providers List
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 85320000 - Social services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM76 - Falkirk
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Supplementary Providers List shall be made available to Service Users opting to choose and direct their own care within SDS Options 1, 2 or 4. Providers included within Lot 7 may also be required to deliver services if there is insufficient capacity within the Framework to meet service requirements.
two.2.14) Additional information
Those providers that meet minimum requirements and are not appointed to lots 1, 2,3,4,5 or 6 shall automatically be included within a Supplementary Providers List (Lot 7).
Tenderers are not required to select Lot 7 as part of the tender process
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
6 November 2023
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This notice relates to a Provider Information Event only.
Falkirk Council would like to invite Providers who could provide the service(s) as outlined in this Notice and would be interested in tendering for a new Framework Agreement for the Provision of Support at Home (Home Support and Supported Living) to join us for an Information Event on Wednesday 28th June 2023 at a Falkirk Council location. There will be a morning session (10am-12) focused on Lot 1 and an afternoon session (2-4pm) focused on Lots 2 - 6.
To register your attendance at the Information Event, please email cpu@falkirk.gov.uk with the name, designation and email address of those wishing to attend and whether it is morning, afternoon or both sessions by 5pm on Friday 23rd June. Event details will be emailed to all registered attendees on Monday 26th June.
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