Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Falkirk Council
Abbotsford House, Davids Loan
Falkirk
FK2 7YZ
Telephone
+44 1324506566
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM76 - Falkirk
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00184
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
Short Term Residential Respite Care Unit for Children with Complex Disabilities
Reference number
CS/028/23
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
A short term residential care unit based in the Falkirk Council area providing residential short breaks for children and young people with complex health needs as a result of disability. All Bidders must meet the minimum criteria set out in Section III.1.4) Objective rules and criteria for participation.
Organisations that meet these minimum criteria set out in Section III.1.4) can participate by following the instructions set out within Section II.2.4 Description of the Procurement.
Falkirk Council reserves the right to open up this Framework Agreement to new entrants that meet the minimum criteria. The framework will only open up if Falkirk Council identifies a need to expand services to meet demand or to respond to the choice of service users.
Please note that Service User and/or Carer choice will be a principle factor in booking bed places subject to budget approval.
Please note TUPE may apply
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: £1,980,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85311200 - Welfare services for disabled people
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM76 - Falkirk
Main site or place of performance
Falkirk
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
A short term residential care unit based in the Falkirk Council area providing residential short breaks for children and young people with complex health needs as a result of disability. All Bidders must meet the minimum criteria set out in Section III.1.4) Objective rules and criteria for participation.
Organisations that meet these minimum criteria set out in Section III.1.4) can register their interest by email to cpu@falkirk.gov.uk where a questionnaire will be issued for completion and evaluation. The questionnaire will include a requirement to evidence that the minimum criteria are in place in addition to other compliance questions.
Completed Questionnaires must be submitted via PCS by 11am on 16th December 2022. Late submissions will not be accepted.
A site inspection will also be required to ensure these minimum criteria are in place.
Falkirk Council reserves the right to open up this Framework Agreement each year to new entrants that meet the minimum criteria. The framework will only open up if Falkirk Council identifies a need to expand services to meet demand or to respond to the choice of service users.
Please note that Service User and/or Carer choice will be a principle factor in booking bed places subject to budget approval.
Please note TUPE may apply
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.2.14) Additional information
The contract will commence on 1 April 2023 for a period of four years to 31 March 2027 with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Form of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
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/part/2/chapter/3/crossheading/social-and-other-specific-services/made
four.1.11) Main features of the award procedure
Contained within tender documentation but please note that Service User and/or Carer choice will be a principle factor in booking bed places subject to budget approval.
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-033611
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
1 April 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Action for Children
10 Great Queen Street
London
WC2B 5DG
Telephone
+44 1415509010
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,980,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The scope of services to be provided under this Framework falls within the definition of social and other specific services in Schedule 3 to
the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") and therefore the procurement process shall be subject to the
requirements of section 7 of the Regulations.
SPPN 7/2021 may apply.
Reserve right to open Framework to new entrants. New Entrants will be subject to the same requirements as detailed in this Contract Notice and Tender Documents. New Entrants can apply by making initial contact to cpu@falkirk.gov.uk.
All Bidders must meet the minimum criteria set out in Section III.1.4) and Questionnaire questions.
(SC Ref:741967)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Falkirk Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Sheriff Court House Main Street Camelon
Falkirk
FK1 4AR
Country
United Kingdom