Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Cheshire East Borough Council
Westfields, Middlewich Road
Sandbach
CW11 1HZ
Contact
Procurement Cheshire East
procurementeast@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1270686440
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD62 - Cheshire East
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/
Buyer's address
http://www.cheshireeast.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
Adult Learning Disability (accommodation based) Respite Service
Reference number
DN730816
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Cheshire East Council is committed through its statutory obligations and policies to continuously improve the quality of care and support services provided to adult service users.
We are seeking to commission a provider(s) who can provide an innovative and person centred learning disabilities respite service in Cheshire East. The service will be able to meet a variety of different support needs, ensure positive outcomes which add value to the lives of people with a learning disability and deliver efficiencies in the way that support is provided.
• The service specification for Lots 1 and 2 is for the provision of accommodation-based respite support, within the Cheshire East area.
• The service will provide accommodation and support for adults with a learning disability who may display behaviour that challenges, including those with associated mental health conditions, autism or physical disabilities. The service(s) will be delivered at a building or buildings within easy access of the identified locations.
• The service will be based on a short term supported living model and commissioned on a block contract basis (whether units are occupied or not) and not on usage.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £3,871,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
North (Macclesfield and surrounding areas)
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD62 - Cheshire East
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
A total of 4 units of accommodation
• 3 units would support planned respite.
• 1 unit allocated for short term placements and emergency respite.
• These would be semi self-contained units with bedroom, private bathroom, communal lounge.
• All units would need to meet the needs of people with physical disabilities/wheelchair users.
Service would have a core staffing of 2 people in the daytime, with 1 sleep in member of staff.
• Assistive technology will also be used to improve outcomes and reduce costs.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
84
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
This contract has an initial term of 5 years from 02/03/25 - 01/03/30 with 1 x 24 months optional extension to be extended at the sole discretion of the Council.
The new services will commence between 02/03/25 and 01/04/26
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
South (Crewe and surrounding areas)
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD62 - Cheshire East
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
A total of 2 units of accommodation
• 2 self-contained units with bedroom, private bathroom, kitchen, lounge, with access to communal space.
• This would be planned respite.
• All units would need to meet the needs of people with physical disabilities/wheelchair users.
• Service would have a core staffing of 1 person in the day with 1 shared sleep in member of staff.
• Assistive technology will also be used to improve outcomes and reduce costs.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
84
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
This contract has an initial term of 5 years from 02/03/25 - 01/03/30 with 1 x 24 months optional extension to be extended at the sole discretion of the Council.
The new services will commence between 02/03/25 and 01/04/26
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.1.8) 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
19 August 2024
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
19 August 2024
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
Organisations are required to register and download ITT documentation via the Chest at
www.the-chest.org.uk - the project reference is DN730816 - e-tendering only.
If you have any technical problems with The e-Tendering System please contact the helpdesk
on: Email: ProcontractSuppliers@proactis.com or Tel: +44 (0)330 005 0352
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
ROYAL COURTS OF JUSTICE
LONDON
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
This procurement is being advertised under the Light Touch Regime (LTR).
Contract awards will be made in line with the Light Touch Regime:
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/102/regulation/74/made
per The Public Contracts Regulations 2015
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Cheshire East Borough Council
Sandbach
Country
United Kingdom