Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Bracknell Forest Borough Council
Time Square, Market Street
Bracknell
RG12 1JD
Contact
Procurement
procurement.team@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1344352009
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk
Buyer's address
http://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://procontract.due-north.com
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://procontract.due-north.com
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
Provision of Independence Support and Supported Living Framework
Reference number
DN697964
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The specification sets out the requirements and expectations for Providers delivering packages of support through the Independence Support and Supported Living (ISSL) Framework for adults with learning disabilities and autism in Bracknell Forest.
This specification has been developed in accordance with legislation and best practice guidance.
People with learning disabilities and autism and carers have been involved in the development of the specification. Feedback was gathered via questionnaires as well as face to face engagement with community groups and sub-groups of the Bracknell Forest Learning Disability and Autism Partnership Board. This has led to the development of a Support Worker Agreement. Providers are expected to ensure that this agreement is adhered to by all members of support staff.
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
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Independence Support and Supported Living Framework
Lot No
1-5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The specification sets out the requirements and expectations for Providers delivering packages of support through the Independence Support and Supported Living (ISSL) Framework for adults with learning disabilities and autism in Bracknell Forest.
This specification has been developed in accordance with legislation and best practice guidance.
People with learning disabilities and autism and carers have been involved in the development of the specification. Feedback was gathered via questionnaires as well as face to face engagement with community groups and sub-groups of the Bracknell Forest Learning Disability and Autism Partnership Board. This has led to the development of a Support Worker Agreement. Providers are expected to ensure that this agreement is adhered to by all members of support staff.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £80,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
3 year options
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with a single operator
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
In procurement documentation
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
12 January 2024
Local time
5:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
12 January 2024
Local time
5:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
TBA
TBA
Country
United Kingdom