Future opportunity

Social Care Agency Workers Flexible Framework Agreement (1721)

  • Scotland Excel

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice reference: 2021/S 000-027462

Published 2 November 2021, 4:14pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Scotland Excel

Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street

Paisley

PA1 1AR

Email

adultsocialcare@scotland-excel.org.uk

Telephone

+44 1414888230

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10383

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

General public services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Social Care Agency Workers Flexible Framework Agreement (1721)

Reference number

1721

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 85300000 - Social work and related services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

Scotland Excel manages and procures a second-generation Flexible Framework Agreement for Social Care Agency Workers on behalf of Scottish Local Authorities and Associate Members.

The current arrangement is due to expire on 31st July 2022. Purchasers wish Scotland Excel to re-tender this Framework, with an anticipated start date of 1st August 2022.

NOTE: To register your interest in this opportunity and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/.

For those Suppliers awarded on the current Framework (2017), Scotland Excel invites them to participate in a consultation to inform the development of the third-generation Framework.

Two open events via Microsoft Teams will be held, currently scheduled for Thursday 2nd November 2021 10-11.30am and Friday 3rd December 12-1.30pm. These will provide an opportunity to reflect on the current Framework and make any suggestions for development. Feedback will be used to inform the tender process, however neither Scotland Excel nor any contracting authorities will be bound to accept any views stated. Participation is not mandatory and any party not participating will not be disadvantaged in the tender process.

For current Suppliers wishing to register their interest in the consultation events, please email adultsocialcare@scotland-excel.org.uk noting your preference of the two dates.

For information about Scotland Excel and its members, please see:

http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk/home/Aboutus/Ourmembers/Our_members.aspx

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £80,000,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Care Roles

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85310000 - Social work services
  • 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
  • 85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly
  • 85311200 - Welfare services for disabled people
  • 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
  • 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
  • 85312100 - Daycare services
  • 85312110 - Child daycare services
  • 85312120 - Daycare services for disabled children and young people
  • 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions
  • 85312500 - Rehabilitation services
  • 85312510 - Vocational rehabilitation services
  • 85320000 - Social services
  • 85322000 - Community action programme

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

It is currently proposed that Lot 1 will cover a variety of social care roles, this could include:

Care Assistant

Housing Assistant

Senior Carer

Support Worker

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Professional Roles

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85310000 - Social work services
  • 85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly
  • 85311200 - Welfare services for disabled people
  • 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
  • 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
  • 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
  • 85312100 - Daycare services
  • 85312110 - Child daycare services
  • 85312120 - Daycare services for disabled children and young people
  • 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions
  • 85312500 - Rehabilitation services
  • 85312510 - Vocational rehabilitation services
  • 85320000 - Social services
  • 85323000 - Community health services
  • 79612000 - Placement services of office-support personnel
  • 79622000 - Supply services of domestic help personnel

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

It is currently proposed that Lot 2 will cover a variety of social care professional roles, this could include:

Occupational Therapist

Social Work Assistant

Social Work Manager

Social Worker

Social Worker - Entry Level

Social Worker - Mental Health Officer

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Ancillary Roles

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 98514000 - Domestic services
  • 55321000 - Meal-preparation services
  • 55322000 - Meal-cooking services
  • 79622000 - Supply services of domestic help personnel

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

It is currently proposed that Lot 3 will cover a variety of ancillary roles, this could include:

Bus Escort

Cook

Domestic Assistant

Handyperson

Kitchen Assistant

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

14 February 2022


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=672380.

(SC Ref:672380)