Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Blackpool Council
PO Box 4
Blackpool
FY1 1NA
Contact
Mrs Jenna Douthwaite
jenna.douthwaite@blackpool.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1253477752
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD42 - Blackpool
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
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
Flexible Framework: Individual Care and Support for Children and Young People
Reference number
DN652457
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Council aims to develop a flexible framework for providers who can deliver one, or more,
of the types of care and support packages listed above. Experience of Children and Young
People with Special Educational Needs and / or Disabilities is essential for organisations who
wish to deliver support for Children. A thorough understanding of the sensory, emotional and
behavioural needs of children who have a diagnosis of ASD, ADHD, GDD and other
disabilities is essential.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £1,100,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Individualised Support Service
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD42 - Blackpool
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Council has reopened the flexible framework for providers who can deliver one, or more, of the types of care and support packages listed above. Experience of Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and / or Disabilities is essential for organisations who wish to deliver support for Children. A thorough
understanding of the sensory, emotional and behavioural needs of children who have a
diagnosis of ASD, ADHD, GDD and other disabilities is essential. The Flexible Framework will
be divided into lots based on categories of services/specialisms. Bidders may apply for one
or more lots and the Authority will appoint bidders to all lots they have bid for successfully.
There is no restriction on the numbers of bidders to be accepted onto each lot of the Flexible
Framework. Bidders who pass the exclusion and selection criteria AND achieve an overall
score of 60% or over will be eligible to join the Flexible Framework and awarded a Contract
under the relevant lots that they have applied for. There is no guarantee of business,
including number of hours/levels of work, or duration of care packages to be awarded under
the flexible framework. Any work allocated under the framework will be on a spot purchase
basis. Demand for this service is unpredictable and can fluctuate between low level support
and intensive and challenging packages of care. The Authority is seeking responsive
providers who are committed to working in Blackpool and helping us by picking up packages
of care when they are needed. Packages of care will be allocated either via direct award or
mini-competition. The Authority also reserves the right to re-open competition in the future
to add new providers to the Flexible Framework on an ad-hoc basis. Inactive providers may
be removed from the Flexible Framework. The Authority will set the price for service delivery
within the terms of the Contract based on an hourly rate for lot 1 and 2. There are no requirements for agencies to register with Ofsted or CQC if they
provide services to support children with disabilities in the community or in their own homes,
unless they provide personal care. Such services are often called befriending or sitting
services. However, any form of care or supervision provided for children on a frequent,
intensive, or overnight basis, or personal care is regulated activity under the 2006 Act. . It is
anticipated that the contract term will be from 01 January 2024 to 31 March 2026, with the
option to extend incrementally for a period of 2 + 2 years (subject to contract review and
budget availability). Please note this opportunity is being conducted under the requirements
of the Light Touch Regime and therefore we have designed a flexible framework as allowed
under the requirements. Any published framework value is an estimate. For the purposes of
the procurement exercise we are advertising this as an above threshold tender; however we
do not expect the value of all work awarded under the flexible framework across the whole
duration to exceed £1.1m. Bidders should note that the level of work awarded under this
framework is likely to be lower in value. As an indicator, current level of need across all
provision of the type required is c10,000 hours per annum.
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £1,100,000
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
Personal Domiciliary Care
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD42 - Blackpool
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
As provided under lot 1. Care and support provided in the individual's home. Bidders should
note that they should be appropriately registered with the Care Quality Commission in order
to deliver regulated services
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 four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Form of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.11) Main features of the award procedure
Two stage procedure. Stage 1 for acceptance onto the flexible framework and stage 2 call-off
via direct award or mini-competition.
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-026321
four.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Barnardos Services Limited
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £1 / Highest offer: £1,100,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
1 Homecare Ltd
Preston
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £1 / Highest offer: £1,100,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Delta Care Ltd
Preston
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £1 / Highest offer: £1,100,000 taken into consideration