Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Cumberland Council
Cumbria House, 107 - 117 Botchergate
Carlisle
CA1 1RD
Contact
Mrs Debbie Wilkinson
debbie.wilkinson@cumbria.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 7500077967
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD1 - Cumbria
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/
Buyer's address
https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
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
Care and Support in Extra Care Housing Framework
Reference number
DN725136
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Cumberland Council has various sized Extra Care Housing schemes within its area. The extra care schemes are made up of self-contained units which comprise of a lounge, kitchen, bathroom and 1 or 2 bedrooms. Each scheme will have a communal area such as a lounge, café, or activity room. Extra Care Housing Schemes provide an onsite care team 24/7 to ensure the care and support for people residing within the schemes in Cumberland can meet planned and unplanned assessed care needs to enable people to live as independently as possible. The care and support needs to be flexible, responsive, and able to provide non-scheduled support to people as required. Refer to the service specification at schedule 2 for further details.
The council proposes to enter into the framework agreement for an initial period of FOUR years with the successful tenderers.
There are TWO optional extensions of up tp 12 months each. These optional extensions are at the complete discretion of the council. If these optional extensions are used, the framework will end on 31st July 2030.
The estimated total value of the Framework for the initial term is £7,700,000 excluding VAT.
The estimated maximum value of the Framework for the four year initial term, plus the two optional 12 month extensions based on current support requirements is £12,800,000 excluding VAT.
Extension and uplift amounts are indicative only and the council does not guarantee these at this stage. Any extensions / uplifts will be confirmed with successful providers.
For further details and to access the tender documents, including the service specification, please use our online procurement portal - The Chest (https://www.the-chest.org.uk). Registration on The Chest is free.
All bids must be received electronically via The Chest by the closing date stated in the ITT.
Any clarifications you have about the tender must be sent via messaging on The Chest by the closing date stated in the ITT.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £12,800,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD1 - Cumbria
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
All award criteria are stated in the procurement documents only.
Please note being accepted on to Cumberland Care and Support in Extra Care Housing Framework does not guarantee work. Cumberland Council will run further competitions to identify the most suitable providers to deliver the required care and support services within existing Extra Care Housing Schemes as required.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 80%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 20%
Price - Weighting: 0
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £12,800,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 August 2024
End date
31 July 2030
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The council proposes to enter into the Framework Agreement for an initial period of FOUR years with the successful Tenderer(s) (Service Provider(s)) from 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2028.
There are TWO optional extensions available of 12 months each. These optional extensions are at the complete discretion of the council. If these optional extensions are used, the framework will end on 31st July 2030.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
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
26 June 2024
Local time
10:30am
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
26 June 2024
Local time
10:30am
Place
The electronic seal will be broken at the deadline as advertised on the ITT.
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure
Authorised staff from Cumberland Council will verify bids.
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
His Majesty's Court Service
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom