Tender

Breakpoint Reopening 2 (2024) of the 2019 Social Work Framework for Selected Purchased Social Care Supports

  • Glasgow City Council

F21: Social and other specific services – public contracts (contract notice)

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-022590

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-03ecbd

Published 3 August 2023, 12:24pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Glasgow City Council

Commonwealth House

Glasgow

G1 1LH

Contact

Jennifer Ferguson

Email

jennifer.ferguson@glasgow.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 7818076382

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM82 - Glasgow City

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.glasgow.gov.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00196

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html?VISITORID=a886f4c8-32b4-47f8-84aa-20452b5ee1f4

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html?VISITORID=a886f4c8-32b4-47f8-84aa-20452b5ee1f4

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

Breakpoint Reopening 2 (2024) of the 2019 Social Work Framework for Selected Purchased Social Care Supports

Reference number

GCC005877SW

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 85310000 - Social work services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

The Council invites new Bidders, or those Bidders who were not previously successful in being awarded to any part of the original 2019 Framework/2021 Break Point Re-opening, or who wish to apply for a new Framework category not previously awarded, to participate in this final break point opportunity, to tender for the provision of one or more of the following categories of care:

Care and Support (including Technology Enabled Care and Support, Day Opportunities and Employability Supports and Short Breaks (Respite).

Bidders seeking to join the Framework at this 'break point' opportunity, will as a minimum, be required to meet all of the qualifying criteria as laid out in the tender documentation and will be strictly limited to providing services under Option 2 of the SDS Act, where

Service Users or their Proxies only, will be able to choose those Providers awarded; using a non-ranked alphabetical list created for this purpose.

The Council will not use the successfully awarded Applicants under Option 3 of the SDS Act.

*Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013

*The estimated value as included as part of this PIN notice is the estimated value of the overall framework agreement and its 5 year +1, +1 lifespan effective from 01/02/2019.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £426,410,000

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

Care & Support Older People (Age 65+)

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85300000 - Social work and related services
  • 85310000 - Social work services
  • 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
  • 85320000 - Social services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM82 - Glasgow City
Main site or place of performance

Within the Glasgow City Boundary only

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender Lot for the purchase of Care & Support services in the community for the following Service User Sub Group:

-Older People

Applicants will be strictly limited to providing services under Option 2 of the SDS Act, and Service Users or their Proxies only, will be able to choose those Providers successfully awarded, using a non-ranked alphabetical list created for this purpose. The Council will not use

the successful Applicants under Option 3 of the SDS Act.

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

Care & Support Adults with Mental Health Difficulties

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services
  • 85300000 - Social work and related services
  • 85310000 - Social work services
  • 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
  • 85312100 - Daycare services
  • 85312120 - Daycare services for disabled children and young people
  • 85320000 - Social services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM82 - Glasgow City
Main site or place of performance

Within the Glasgow City boundary only

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender Lot for the purchase of Care & Support services in the community for the following Service User Sub Groups:

-Adults with Mental Health Difficulties

Applicants will be strictly limited to providing services under Option 2 of the SDS Act, and Service Users or their Proxies only, will be able to choose those Providers successfully awarded, using a non-ranked alphabetical list created for this purpose.

The Council will not use the successful Applicants under Option 3 of the SDS Act.

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

Care & Support Children Affected by Disabilities (Age 0-19)

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85300000 - Social work and related services
  • 85310000 - Social work services
  • 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
  • 85320000 - Social services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM82 - Glasgow City
Main site or place of performance

Within the Glasgow City boundary only.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender Lot for the purchase of Care & Support services in the community for the following Service User Sub Group:

Children Affected by Disabilities (Age 0-19)

Applicants will be strictly limited to providing services under Option 2 of the SDS Act, and Service Users or their Proxies only, will be able to choose those Providers successfully awarded, using a non-ranked alphabetical list created for this purpose. The Council will not use

the successful Applicants under Option 3 of the SDS Act.

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

Technology Enabled Care and Support Adults with Mental Health Difficulties

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85300000 - Social work and related services
  • 85310000 - Social work services
  • 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
  • 85320000 - Social services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM82 - Glasgow City
Main site or place of performance

Within the Glasgow City boundary only.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender Lot for the purchase of Technology Enabled Care & Support services (TECS). Organisations who can deliver services via innovative assistive technology solutions are welcomed for the following Service User Sub Group:

-Adults with Mental Health Difficulties

Applicants will be strictly limited to providing services under Option 2 of the SDS Act, and Service Users or their Proxies only, will be able to choose those Providers successfully awarded, using a non-ranked alphabetical list created for this purpose. The Council will not use

the successful Applicants under Option 3 of the SDS Act.

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

Technology Enabled Care and Support Older People (65+)

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85300000 - Social work and related services
  • 85310000 - Social work services
  • 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
  • 85320000 - Social services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM82 - Glasgow City
Main site or place of performance

Within the Glasgow City boundary only

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender Lot for the purchase of Technology Enabled Care & Support services (TECS). Organisations who can deliver services via innovative assistive technology solutions are welcomed for the following Service User Sub Group:

-Older People (Age 65+)

Applicants will be strictly limited to providing services under Option 2 of the SDS Act, and Service Users or their Proxies only, will be able to choose those Providers successfully awarded, using a non-ranked alphabetical list created for this purpose. The Council will not use the successful Applicants under Option 3 of the SDS Act.

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

Day Opportunities & Employability Supports Building Based - Adults with Mental Health Difficulties

Lot No

8

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85300000 - Social work and related services
  • 85310000 - Social work services
  • 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
  • 85312100 - Daycare services
  • 85320000 - Social services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM82 - Glasgow City
Main site or place of performance

Building Bases must be within the Glasgow City boundary only

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender Lot for the purchase of Day Opportunities and Employability support services that are Building Based models of support for the

following Service User Sub Groups:

* Adults with Mental Health Difficulties

Applicants will be strictly limited to providing services under Option 2 of the SDS Act, and Service Users or their Proxies only, will be able to choose those Providers successfully awarded, using a non-ranked alphabetical list created for this purpose. The Council will not use

the successful Applicants under Option 3 of the SDS Act.

Any Building Base used to deliver services MUST be within the Glasgow City boundary only.

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

Day Opportunities & Employability Supports Building Based - Adults with Disabilities

Lot No

9

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85300000 - Social work and related services
  • 85310000 - Social work services
  • 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
  • 85312100 - Daycare services
  • 85320000 - Social services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM82 - Glasgow City
Main site or place of performance

Glasgow City - All Building Bases must be within the Glasgow City boundary only

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender Lot for the purchase of Day Opportunities and Employability support services that are Building Based models of support for the following Service User Sub Groups:

* Adults with Learning Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, and also includes Autism Spectrum Disorders. (Age 16+)

Applicants will be strictly limited to providing services under Option 2 of the SDS Act, and Service Users or their Proxies only, will be able to choose those Providers successfully awarded, using a non-ranked alphabetical list created for this purpose. The Council will not use the successful Applicants under Option 3 of the SDS Act.

Any Building Base used to deliver services MUST be within the Glasgow City boundary only.

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

Day Opportunities & Employability Supports Building Based - Older People (65+)

Lot No

10

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85300000 - Social work and related services
  • 85310000 - Social work services
  • 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
  • 85312100 - Daycare services
  • 85320000 - Social services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM82 - Glasgow City
Main site or place of performance

Glasgow City - All Building Based services must be within the Glasgow City boundary only

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender Lot for the purchase of Day Opportunities and Employability support services that are Building Based models of support for the following Service User Sub Group:

* Older People (Age 65+)

Applicants will be strictly limited to providing services under Option 2 of the SDS Act, and Service Users or their Proxies only, will be able to choose those Providers successfully awarded, using a non-ranked alphabetical list created for this purpose. The Council will not use

the successful Applicants under Option 3 of the SDS Act.

Any Building Base used to deliver services MUST be within the Glasgow City boundary only.

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

Day Opportunities & Employability Supports Building Based - Children Affected by Disability

Lot No

11

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85300000 - Social work and related services
  • 85310000 - Social work services
  • 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
  • 85312100 - Daycare services
  • 85312120 - Daycare services for disabled children and young people
  • 85320000 - Social services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM82 - Glasgow City
Main site or place of performance

Glasgow City - All Building Based services must be within the Glasgow City boundary only

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender Lot for the purchase of Day Opportunities and Employability support services that are Building Based models of support for the following Service User Sub Group:

* Children Affected by Disabilities (Age 0-19)

Applicants will be strictly limited to providing services under Option 2 of the SDS Act, and Service Users or their Proxies only, will be able to choose those Providers successfully awarded, using a non-ranked alphabetical list created for this purpose. The Council will not use

the successful Applicants under Option 3 of the SDS Act.

Any Building Base used to deliver services MUST be within the Glasgow City boundary only.

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

Day Opportunities & Employability Supports Community Based - Adults with Mental Health Difficulties

Lot No

12

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85300000 - Social work and related services
  • 85310000 - Social work services
  • 85312100 - Daycare services
  • 85320000 - Social services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM82 - Glasgow City
Main site or place of performance

Glasgow City - however the delivery of services will not be strictly limited to within the Glasgow City boundary

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender Lot for the purchase of Day Opportunities & Employability support services in a community setting for the following Service User Sub Group:

* Adults with Mental Health Difficulties

Applicants will be strictly limited to providing services under Option 2 of the SDS Act, and Service Users or their Proxies only, will be able to choose those Providers successfully awarded, using a non-ranked alphabetical list created for this purpose. The Council will not use

the successful Applicants under Option 3 of the SDS Act.

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

Day Opportunities & Employability Supports Community Based - Adults with Disabilities

Lot No

13

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85300000 - Social work and related services
  • 85310000 - Social work services
  • 85312100 - Daycare services
  • 85320000 - Social services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM82 - Glasgow City
Main site or place of performance

Glasgow City - however the delivery of services will not be strictly limited to within the Glasgow City boundary

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender Lot for the purchase of Day Opportunities & Employability support services in a community setting for the following Service User Sub Group:

* Adults with Learning Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, and also includes Autism Spectrum Disorders. (Age 16+)

Applicants will be strictly limited to providing services under Option 2 of the SDS Act, and Service Users or their Proxies only, will be able to choose those Providers successfully awarded, using a non-ranked alphabetical list created for this purpose. The Council will not use

the successful Applicants under Option 3 of the SDS Act.

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

Day Opportunities & Employability Supports Community Based - Older People (65+)

Lot No

14

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85300000 - Social work and related services
  • 85310000 - Social work services
  • 85312100 - Daycare services
  • 85320000 - Social services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM82 - Glasgow City
Main site or place of performance

Glasgow City - however the delivery of services will not be strictly limited to within the Glasgow City boundary

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender Lot for the purchase of Day Opportunities & Employability support services in a community setting for the following Service User Sub Group:

* Older People (Age 65+)

Applicants will be strictly limited to providing services under Option 2 of the SDS Act, and Service Users or their Proxies only, will be able to choose those Providers successfully awarded, using a non-ranked alphabetical list created for this purpose. The Council will not use

the successful Applicants under Option 3 of the SDS Act.

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

Day Opportunities & Employability Supports Community Based - Children Affected by Disability

Lot No

15

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85300000 - Social work and related services
  • 85310000 - Social work services
  • 85312100 - Daycare services
  • 85312120 - Daycare services for disabled children and young people
  • 85320000 - Social services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM82 - Glasgow City
Main site or place of performance

Glasgow City - however the delivery of services will not be strictly limited to within the Glasgow City boundary

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender Lot for the purchase of Day Opportunities & Employability support services in a community setting for the following Service User Sub Group:

* Children Affected by Disabilities (Age 0-19)

Applicants will be strictly limited to providing services under Option 2 of the SDS Act, and Service Users or their Proxies only, will be able to choose those Providers successfully awarded, using a non-ranked alphabetical list created for this purpose. The Council will not use

the successful Applicants under Option 3 of the SDS Act.

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

Short Breaks (Respite) Building Based - Adults with Mental Health Difficulties

Lot No

16

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85300000 - Social work and related services
  • 85310000 - Social work services
  • 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
  • 85320000 - Social services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM82 - Glasgow City
Main site or place of performance

Building bases must be located within the Glasgow City boundary only

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender Lot for the purchase of Building Based Short Break (Respite) services in Glasgow for the following Service User Sub Group:

* Adults with Mental Health Difficulties

Applicants will be strictly limited to providing services under Option 2 of the SDS Act, and Service Users or their Proxies only, will be able to choose those Providers successfully awarded, using a non-ranked alphabetical list created for this purpose. The Council will not use

the successful Applicants under Option 3 of the SDS Act.

Any Building Base used to deliver services MUST be within the Glasgow City boundary only.

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

Short Breaks (Respite) Building Based - Adults with Disabilities

Lot No

17

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85300000 - Social work and related services
  • 85310000 - Social work services
  • 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
  • 85320000 - Social services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM82 - Glasgow City
Main site or place of performance

Building Bases must be located within the Glasgow City boundary only

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender Lot for the purchase of Building Based Short Break (Respite) services in Glasgow for the following Service User Sub Group:

* Adults with Learning Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, and also includes Autism Spectrum Disorders. (Age 16+)

Applicants will be strictly limited to providing services under Option 2 of the SDS Act, and Service Users or their Proxies only, will be able to choose those Providers successfully awarded, using a non-ranked alphabetical list created for this purpose. The Council will not use the successful Applicants under Option 3 of the SDS Act.

Any Building Base used to deliver services MUST be within the Glasgow City boundary only.

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

Short Breaks (Respite) Building Based - Older People

Lot No

18

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85300000 - Social work and related services
  • 85310000 - Social work services
  • 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
  • 85320000 - Social services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM82 - Glasgow City
Main site or place of performance

Building Bases must be within the Glasgow City boundary only.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender Lot for the purchase of Building Based Short Break (Respite) services in Glasgow for the following Service User Sub Group:

* Older People (Age 65+)

Applicants will be strictly limited to providing services under Option 2 of the SDS Act, and Service Users or their Proxies only, will be able to choose those Providers successfully awarded, using a non-ranked alphabetical list created for this purpose. The Council will not use

the successful Applicants under Option 3 of the SDS Act.

Any Building Base used to deliver services MUST be within the Glasgow City boundary only.

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

Short Breaks (Respite) Building Based - Children Affected by Disabilities

Lot No

19

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85300000 - Social work and related services
  • 85310000 - Social work services
  • 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
  • 85320000 - Social services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM82 - Glasgow City
Main site or place of performance

Building Bases must be within the Glasgow City boundary only.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender Lot for the purchase of Building Based Short Break (Respite) services in Glasgow for the following Service User Sub Group:

* Children Affected by Disabilities (Age 0-19)

Applicants will be strictly limited to providing services under Option 2 of the SDS Act, and Service Users or their Proxies only, will be able to choose those Providers successfully awarded, using a non-ranked alphabetical list created for this purpose. The Council will not use

the successful Applicants under Option 3 of the SDS Act.

Any Building Base used to deliver services MUST be within the Glasgow City boundary only.

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

Short Breaks (Respite) Community Based - Adults with Mental Health Difficulties

Lot No

20

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85300000 - Social work and related services
  • 85310000 - Social work services
  • 85320000 - Social services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM82 - Glasgow City
Main site or place of performance

Community Based service delivery location will be flexible for this Lot and subject to individual service user preferences or needs led

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender Lot for the purchase of a Community Based Short Breaks (Respite) service in Glasgow for the following Service User Sub Group:

* Adults with Mental Health Difficulties

Community based service delivery location will be flexible for this Lot to take account of the fact that Individuals may choose to receive their short break in an area other than Glasgow. Organisations should however be able to demonstrate a Glasgow/local base infrastructure

to support this service category.

Applicants will be strictly limited to providing services under Option 2 of the SDS Act, and Service Users or their Proxies only, will be able to choose those Providers successfully awarded, using a non-ranked alphabetical list created for this purpose. The Council will not use

the successful Applicants under Option 3 of the SDS Act.

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

Short Breaks (Respite) Community Based - Adults with Disabilities

Lot No

21

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85300000 - Social work and related services
  • 85310000 - Social work services
  • 85320000 - Social services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM82 - Glasgow City
Main site or place of performance

Community Based service delivery location will be flexible for this Lot and subject to individual service user preferences or needs led

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender Lot for the purchase of a Community Based Short Breaks (Respite) service in Glasgow for the following Service User Sub Group:

* Adults with Learning Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, and also includes Autism Spectrum Disorders. (Age 16+)

Community based service delivery location will be flexible for this Lot to take account of the fact that Individuals may choose to receive their short break in an area other than Glasgow. Organisations should however be able to demonstrate a Glasgow/local base infrastructure to support this service category.

Applicants will be strictly limited to providing services under Option 2 of the SDS Act, and Service Users or their Proxies only, will be able to choose those Providers successfully awarded, using a non-ranked alphabetical list created for this purpose. The Council will not use

the successful Applicants under Option 3 of the SDS Act.

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

Short Breaks (Respite) Community Based - Older People

Lot No

22

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85300000 - Social work and related services
  • 85310000 - Social work services
  • 85320000 - Social services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM82 - Glasgow City
Main site or place of performance

Community Based service delivery location will be flexible for this Lot and subject to individual service user preferences or needs led

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender Lot for the purchase of a Community Based Short Breaks (Respite) service in Glasgow for the following Service User Sub Group:

* Older People (Age 65+)

Community based service delivery location will be flexible for this Lot to take account of the fact that Individuals may choose to receive their short break in an area other than Glasgow. Organisations should however be able to demonstrate a Glasgow/local base infrastructure

to support this service category.

Applicants will be strictly limited to providing services under Option 2 of the SDS Act, and Service Users or their Proxies only, will be able to choose those Providers successfully awarded, using a non-ranked alphabetical list created for this purpose. The Council will not use

the successful Applicants under Option 3 of the SDS Act.

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

Short Breaks (Respite) Community Based - Children Affected by Disabilities

Lot No

23

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85300000 - Social work and related services
  • 85310000 - Social work services
  • 85320000 - Social services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM82 - Glasgow City
Main site or place of performance

Community Based service delivery location will be flexible for this Lot and subject to individual service user preferences or needs led

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender Lot for the purchase of a Community Based Short Breaks (Respite) service in Glasgow for the following Service User Sub Group:

* Children Affected by Disabilities (Age 0-19)

Community based service delivery location will be flexible for this Lot to take account of the fact that Individuals may choose to receive their short break in an area other than Glasgow. Organisations should however be able to demonstrate a Glasgow/local base infrastructure

to support this service category.

Applicants will be strictly limited to providing services under Option 2 of the SDS Act, and Service Users or their Proxies only, will be able to choose those Providers successfully awarded, using a non-ranked alphabetical list created for this purpose. The Council will not use

the successful Applicants under Option 3 of the SDS Act.

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

Care & Support Adults with Adults with Learning Disabilities

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85300000 - Social work and related services
  • 85310000 - Social work services
  • 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
  • 85320000 - Social services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM82 - Glasgow City
Main site or place of performance

Within the Glasgow City boundary only

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender Lot for the purchase of Care & Support services in the community for the following Service User Sub Groups:

-Adults with Learning Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, and also includes Autism Spectrum Disorders. (Age 16+)

Applicants will be strictly limited to providing services under Option 2 of the SDS Act, and Service Users or their Proxies only, will be able to choose those Providers successfully awarded, using a non-ranked alphabetical list created for this purpose. The Council will not use

the successful Applicants under Option 3 of the SDS Act.

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

Technology Enabled Care and Support Adults with Learning Disabilities

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85300000 - Social work and related services
  • 85310000 - Social work services
  • 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
  • 85320000 - Social services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM82 - Glasgow City
Main site or place of performance

Within the Glasgow City Boundary only

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tender Lot for the purchase of Technology Enabled Care & Support services (TECS). Organisations who can deliver services via innovative assistive technology solutions are welcomed for the following Service User Sub Groups:

-Adults with Learning Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, and also includes Autism Spectrum Disorders. (Age 16+)

Applicants will be strictly limited to providing services under Option 2 of the SDS Act, and Service Users or their Proxies only, will be able to choose those Providers successfully awarded, using a non-ranked alphabetical list created for this purpose. The Council will not use the successful Applicants under Option 3 of the SDS Act.

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 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

The following criteria are Pass/Fail - Bidders must:

Have a minimum of 2 years experience (within the previous 3 years) for relevant Lot's

Have Care Inspectorate Registrations in place for Lots or commit to obtain

Care Inspectorate Gradings at Grade 3 or higher for a relevant current and 1 previous inspection.

Pass Financial probity checks (ratios & accounts)

Meet Insurance requirements

Meet H&S requirements

and further details as per ITT Section 1 & 7

Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if there are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

The Council reserves the right at its own discretion to seek such other information from the Bidder in accordance with Regulation 61(7) or Regulation 61(8) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 to prove the Bidder’s economic and financial standing.

three.2) Conditions related to the contract

three.2.2) Contract performance conditions

As outlined in the Framework Agreement, Service Specifications and Invitation to Tender documentation - available in Public Contracts Scotland Tender.


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:

This Tender is for a second breakpoint reopening 2 (2024) as directed by Glasgow City Council Business Meeting (February 2023) of an existing Framework Agreement that commenced on 31st January 2019.

four.1.10) Identification of the national rules applicable to the procedure

Information about national procedures is available at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2015/446/regulation/58/made

four.1.11) Main features of the award procedure

For those tenders which are deemed to meet the Minimum Qualifying Criteria as outlined in Section 4 of this Invitation to Tender, the Council will then evaluate each Bidders Technical submission based on a Quality criteria only (100%), by scoring each submission against the technical award criteria as described in the Invitation to Tender. As this Tender is for award to SDS Option 2 only call off's the Commercial element (pricing) is not scored.

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2018/S 105-239747

four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

13 September 2023

Local time

12:00pm

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English


Section six. Complementary information

six.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

six.3) Additional information

This Tender is for the second break point re-opening of an existing live Framework Agreement which, following agreed extension, will

run until will run until 31st January 2026.

The Council, invites new Bidders, or those Bidders who were not previously successful in being awarded to any part of the original 2019 Framework, or who wish to apply for a new Framework category not previously awarded.

Successfully awarded Providers will be added to a new non ranked ‘services list’ to enhance the existing available Provider options operating under the current Framework Agreement, in relation to each of the service categories detailed.

Bidders will be strictly limited to providing services under Option 2 of the SDS Act, and Service Users or their Proxies will be able to

choose awarded Bidders using a non-ranked alphabetical list created for this purpose.

The Council will not use the successful Bidders under Option 3 of the SDS Act.

Due to character limitations in this notice, it has not been possible to detail the full descriptors for all of the Qualifying Selection Criteria and Technical (Quality) aspects of this tender. Potential Bidders are invited to download the suite of tender documents associated with this opportunity from Public Contracts Scotland Tender for Project_24612 'The 2024 Breakpoint Reopening of the 2019 Social Work Framework for Selected Purchased Social Care Supports'.

Bidders who are subsequently appointed to the Framework shall, during the lifetime of the Framework Agreement, inform the Council immediately of any material changes to the information provided in their submission in relation to economic and financial standing. The Council notes Regulation 60(9) and 60(11) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and reserves the right to refuse to award a contract should the Bidder no longer meet the requirements set out in this SPD.

The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 24612. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343

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:

Subcontracting arrangements are not appropriate for the delivery of social care services where direct contract manager and supplier management arrangements are vital to the prompt arrangement and delivery of services.

Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/

A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:

Glasgow City Council is committed to promoting Community Benefits through its procurement activity. A Community Benefits Statement Template will be included as part of the minimum qualifying selection criteria. Bidders are required to complete this template as part of the SPD qualifying criteria.

Bidders will be asked to describe the contribution their organisation may be able to make in relation to achieving Community Benefits when delivering services under the 2019 Framework Agreement.

(SC Ref:739963)

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Glasgow Sheriff Court

Sheriff Clerks Office, PO Box 23, 1 Carlton Place

Glasgow

G5 9DA

Email

glasgow@scotcourts.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1414298888

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures

Glasgow City Council ("the council") must, by notice in writing as soon as possible after the decision has been made, inform all tenderers and candidates concerned of its decision to award the contract, conclude the framework agreement or establish a dynamic purchasing system. The Council must allow a period of at least the relevant standstill period (where the notice is sent by electronic means the period is 10 days ending at midnight at the end of the 10th day after that on which the last notice is sent, when sent by other means the period is 15 days) to elapse between the date of despatch of the notice referred to in Regulation 85(1) of the Public Contracts (Scotland)

Regulations 2015 ("The Regulations"). The Council is obliged to comply with the regulations and any eligible economic operator can bring an action in the Sherriff Court or the Court of Session where as a consequence of a breach by the Council, suffers or risks suffering loss or damage. The bringing of court proceedings during the standstill period means that the council must not enter into the contract, conclude the framework agreement or establish the dynamic purchasing system unless the proceedings are determined, discontinued or disposed of: or the court, by interim order, brings to an end the prohibition. The bringing of court proceedings after the standstill period has elapsed and the

remedies that are available to the courts are detailed in the Regulations. Economic operators can write to the Council seeking further clarification on the notice, to which the Council must respond within 15 days. Economic Operators should be mindful to seek their own independent legal advice when they consider appropriate to do so.