Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
East Lothian Council
John Muir House
Haddington, East Lothian
EH41 3HA
procurement@eastlothian.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1620827827
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM73 - East Lothian and Midlothian
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00181
one.3) Communication
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
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
Community and Home Based Support Services for People with Complex Mental Health Needs
Reference number
ELC-22-2859
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
East Lothian Council, on behalf of East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership, has a requirement for a suitably experienced and qualified provider to provide a community and home based support service for people with complex mental health needs. The service will provide a holistic approach to meeting the outcomes of supported people. Support will be provided, through the provision of care at home and housing support services, including personal care, 1-1 support and group support.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM73 - East Lothian and Midlothian
Main site or place of performance
East Lothian
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Service will provide individual outcome focused support in community resources or in individual homes across East Lothian for people who are aged between 18 and 65, experiencing long term mental health problems or short term acute mental health problems. The principles underpinning the service should be to ensure a strong focus on promoting independence and self-management, exploring new models of localised, community based provision to enable people to become active citizens in their community. Providing day services that are part of the community in which they are based, as opposed to set apart from it, will reduce isolation and help to develop more fulfilled lives.
The purpose of the day service is to support people with complex mental health needs to:
- live independently
- be active citizens
- participate and contribute to our society
- maintain their dignity and human rights
- manage day to day changes in their mental health and improve their mental wellbeing.
Principles for the service:
- Based on a recovery model, enabling rights and capabilities
- Preventative and anticipatory
- Based on building relationships, both with individuals and within their community
- Delivered collaboratively
- Flexibility of service provision, responsive to how people feel on the day
- Outcome focussed
- Involvement of people with lived experiences.
Support will be provided through 1-1 contacts and group support, as appropriate to the needs of the Supported Persons’ identified needs and outcomes.
The service will require to operate flexibly across East Lothian and liaise closely with East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership staff in Adult Social Work and Community Mental Health teams. Provision of support should be equitable across East Lothian, including for those individuals living in remote and rural areas.
The contract is for a 3 year duration with the option for the Council to extend on 2 occasions by 2 years.
two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Duration in months
84
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
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
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
Tenderers must be able to provide evidence of experience, capability and capacity of delivering the services outlined in this contract notice. Tenderers must meet criteria with regard to Care Inspectorate (or equivalent) grades and registration (including evidence of a minimum of Grade 4 in inspection themes); insurance levels; financial standing; and quality systems. Full details of the criteria are included in the tender documents.
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
The successful bidder will require to enter into a data sharing agreement with East Lothian Council.
Staff performing the services will require to have the relevant disclosure checks with the PVG scheme. Management and staff providing the services are qualified to relevant SSSC practice standards.
The Service Provider must be registered with the Care Inspectorate with relevant registration for the delivery of the services.
The successful bidder must maintain registration with the Care Inspectorate throughout the duration of the contract.
three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Form of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.10) Identification of the national rules applicable to the procedure
Information about national procedures is available at: www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement
four.1.11) Main features of the award procedure
The award procedure will include the evaluation of price and quality criteria, including method statements for the delivery of the service and assessments of business resilience and GDPR compliance.
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-029199
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
9 January 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
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 22744. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
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:
As part of the Council's wider duties towards its citizens, the Council wishes to engage with suppliers, providers and contractors to deliver benefits, through work experience opportunities, training opportunities or links with schools. Further information will be included in the tender documents
(SC Ref:713239)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court
Edinburgh
Country
United Kingdom