Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Argyll and Bute Council
Kilmory
Lochgilphead
PA31 8RT
Contact
Samantha Torrie
samantha.torrie@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1546604145
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00063
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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
Carers Support Services
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Contract for the Provision of a range of Carers Support Services in line with the requirements of the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
Main site or place of performance
Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Range of support services to carers in line with the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016.
Argyll and Bute Council on behalf of the Health and Social Care Parternship propose to enter into negotiations with its existing contracted providers for the continued provision of Carers Support Services in order to ensure continuity while implications of the new Act become clear.
The contracts are yet to be developed but are likely to include a range of services in line with the requirements of the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016.
The intention is to agree a contract for up to a period of 3 years. This proposal should ensure continuity of provision while the new act is implemented and will allow time for any required redesign to take place.
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 contracting with the Council if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of
the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Information on this will be collected during prequalification.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Oban, Lorn and the Isles
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
Main site or place of performance
Oban & Lorn
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Range of support services to carers in line with the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016.
Argyll and Bute Council on behalf of the Health and Social Care Parternship propose to enter into negotiations with its existing contracted providers for the continued provision of Carers Support Services in order to ensure continuity while implications of the new Act become clear.
The contracts are yet to be developed but are likely to include a range of services in line with the requirements of the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016.
The intention is to agree a contract for up to a period of 3 years. This proposal should ensure continuity of provision while the new act is implemented and will allow time for any required redesign to take place.
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 contracting with the Council if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of
the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Information on this will be collected during prequalification.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Bute & Cowal
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
Main site or place of performance
Cowal & Bute
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Range of support services to carers in line with the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016.
Argyll and Bute Council on behalf of the Health and Social Care Parternship propose to enter into negotiations with its existing contracted providers for the continued provision of Carers Support Services in order to ensure continuity while implications of the new Act become clear.
The contracts are yet to be developed but are likely to include a range of services in line with the requirements of the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016.
The intention is to agree a contract for up to a period of 3 years. This proposal should ensure continuity of provision while the new act is implemented and will allow time for any required redesign to take place.
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 contracting with the Council if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of
the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Information on this will be collected during prequalification.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Helensburgh and Lomond
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM81 - East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire and Helensburgh & Lomond
Main site or place of performance
Helensburgh & Lomond
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Range of support services to carers in line with the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016.
Argyll and Bute Council on behalf of the Health and Social Care Parternship propose to enter into negotiations with its existing contracted providers for the continued provision of Carers Support Services in order to ensure continuity while implications of the new Act become clear.
The contracts are yet to be developed but are likely to include a range of services in line with the requirements of the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016.
The intention is to agree a contract for up to a period of 3 years. This proposal should ensure continuity of provision while the new act is implemented and will allow time for any required redesign to take place.
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 contracting with the Council if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of
the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Information on this will be collected during prequalification.
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: http://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
In line with LTR the award procedure takes account of the factors in Regulations 76 - (9).
Providers will be required to pass the ESPD assessment and the negotiation itself must result in quality services at best value in order for a contract to be awarded. This notice is not a guarantee that all existing providers will be awarded a contract following negotiations.
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2019/S 046-106367
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay
A contract/lot is awarded: No
five.1) Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Oban, Lorn and the Isles
A contract/lot is awarded: No
five.1) Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
Bute & Cowal
A contract/lot is awarded: No
five.1) Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
4
Title
Helensburgh and Lomond
A contract/lot is awarded: No
five.1) Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This notice is published in the interest of transparency about the intention to negotiate with existing providers of Carers Services in Argyll and Bute to put new contracts in place for a period of up to 3 years to allow continuity while the requirements of the new Act are implemented.
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six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Argyll Court
Argyll
Country
United Kingdom