Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The City of Edinburgh Council
4 East Market Street
The City of Edinburgh Council
EH88BG
Contact
Grace Collins
grace.collins@edinburgh.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00290
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
CT1202 - House Cleans
Reference number
CT1202
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 90910000 - Cleaning services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Award of House Cleans
Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership (EHSCP) are looking to put a contract in place for a person-centred Critical House Cleans service. The City of Edinburgh Council are aiming for this service to enable vulnerable people to remain in or return (from hospital) to their home and to an environment that is fit to occupy. This contract will facilitate the deep cleaning, decluttering, and removal of waste from identified room(s) within a house/domestic property, making it safe, sanitary and habitable for the adult tenant/house owner. This is not an empty house clearance service.
This contract will ensure the Council has a dedicated provider that can carry out the required work for the demand throughout the lifetime of the contract and provide a service which covers the whole of the city area. The service outcomes will contribute to a positive improvement in the health and wellbeing for people who use the service, enabling them to return to a clean and safe environment and remain in their homes. Positive improvements will be achieved in the living environment for people who use the service and a resulting improvement in motivation, where appropriate, to maintain their own home. The Service outcomes shall promote the individuality, dignity, privacy, choice, safety, confidence and independence of people who use the service. This requirement supports the Council’s Wellbeing, Commitment 8. People can access the support they need in the place they live and work and Commitment 9. Improved safety and wellbeing for vulnerable citizens.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £904,630
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90910000 - Cleaning services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Award of House Cleans
The service will deliver a clearance and clean service which shall enable vulnerable people to remain in or return (from hospital/acute site) to their home and to an environment that is fit to occupy i.e. hygienic, functional and safe. The commissioned house clean shall be professional, non-judgemental and carried out with a 'person-centred' approach, ensuring the home and property is restored to a sanitary and liveable condition.
These services will be developed with the needs and outcomes of Edinburgh Citizen’s being a priority. Throughout the life of the contract, if evidence suggests there is a need to do so, the Council may modify the contract as required due to change in client groups, change in funding, change in delivery focus or as may be required to respond to necessary changes such as the introduction of a National Care Service . Development over the life of the contract will be in line with the Ethical Commissioning Principles and with consultation of the contracted providers and service users.
It is expected there will be up to 165 critical cleans required to be undertaken per annum. These cleans will be apportioned monthly with an average of 13 critical cleans required to be undertaken per month. This monthly average volume may vary depending on specific requirements.
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
Restricted procedure
four.1.11) Main features of the award procedure
It is considered this service is regulated under the 'light-touch' regime of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015
This contract will be in place for up to 7 years (5+1+1).
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-035582
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14 June 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Perfect Clean Edinburgh Ltd
Centre House, Midlothian Innovation Centre
Edinburgh
EH25 9RE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
Internet address
https://www.perfectcleanltd.co.uk/
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £904,630
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:717086)
(SC Ref:737362)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Sheriff Court
27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Appeals Procedure - A tenderer that suffers loss as a result of a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session. The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) will have a minimum standstill period of 10 days before awarding the contract. The communication of the award decision notice will be sent by fax or e-mail to all tenderers with the standstill period commencing on the next working day. If proceedings are started in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session against the Council in respect of the decision to award the contract within the standstill period then the Council is prevented from awarding the contract. Post contract award the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session may (1) award damages provided proceedings are brought within 3 months from the date when the grounds for the bringing of the proceedings first arose (2) be entitled to issue an ineffectiveness order or impose a financial penalty on the Council. A claim for an ineffectiveness order must be made within 30 days of the Contract Award Notice being published in the FTS or within 30 days of the date those who expressed an interest in or otherwise bid for the contract were informed of the conclusion of the contract or in any other case within 6 months from the date on which the contract was entered into.