KMCAS-125 - Electronic Market Place for Supported Living Services

Notice summary

Tenderers are advised that this procurement in accordance with the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/12), and intends to establish an Electronic Market Place ("EMP"). An EMP will be established with Providers with relevant experience and ability to provide Supported Living Services on a non-exclusive basis to adults with eligible Primary Care Needs for the Council. The EMP does not operate in the same way as a Framework Agreement or Dynamic Purchasing System ("DPS"). It is a quasi DPS and is an "open market" product designed to provide access to a pool of Members which can be constantly refreshed. Potential Members can apply to participate in a EMP at any time by completing and submitting a RTP. The Contracting Authorities consider that this EMP may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of Applicants (economic operators/tenderers) will be solely on the criteria set out in the procurement documents.

Opportunity overview

**IMPORTANT - This notice is a duplication of FTS Notice 2022/S 000-003034 which was originally published on YORtender. This notice is to allow for award of further competitions from the EMP via the FTS System. Please note this is not a new notice** The Council of the Borough of Kirklees (the "Council") is conducting this procurement exercise, in accordance with the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102), and intends to establish an Electronic Market Place ("EMP") with Providers with relevant experience and ability to provide Supported Living Services on a non-exclusive basis to Adults with eligible Social Care needs for the Council. The EMP may be used by the Council and by the NHS Kirklees Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) (subject to CCG governance approval). The Council wishes to establish a Supported Living Services (SLS) EMP to replace the current Framework Agreement. As the current Framework Agreement does not allow new Providers to be able to join, the new SLS EMP will allow new Providers to join.

Lot 1 — Lot 1 - Supported Living - Community Based

Kirklees Council wish to establish a Supported Living Services ("SLS") Provider Agreement to replace the current Framework Agreement which may also be used by the NHS Kirklees Clinical Commissioning Group ("CCG") (subject to CCG governance approval). As the current Framework arrangement does not allow new Providers to be able to join, the new SLS arrangement will in the format of an Electronic Market Place ("EMP") which will allow new Providers to join. A SLS Multi-Provider Agreement will be established and will allow the Council and the CCG to engage with suitably qualified Providers who will be able to deliver flexible services which will empower Service Users to live as independently as possible in their own home; this may include 1:1 support to access community activities and social activities. The majority of the care and support required through this SLS Provider Agreement will be Regulated Activity, requiring the Provider to be appropriately registered with the Care Quality Commission. There may be occasions where Non-Regulated Activities are required. Providers should assume they will be providing Regulated Activity. It is the responsibility of the Provider to ensure that they have checked the Care Quality Commission Regulation Guidance regarding what is Regulated Activity. Further details regarding the Services required are set out in the General Specification (see the procurement documents) and in the Terms and Conditions (see the procurement documents) The value of the Services to be awarded through this EMP is estimated to be approximately £7,000,000.00 (seven million pounds) per annum. In order to meet its requirements the Council has divided the Services into two overarching Lots under which are seven distinct Categories. The Lots determine whether the requirement is to be delivered as floating support for people in their own homes or whether it is to be delivered to a number of Service Users based in shared accommodation. The distinct Categories mirror Service User Primary Care needs which allows Applicants (economic operators/tenderers) to identify and apply against the appropriate categories for their specialisms and ensures that the Council extends invitations to tender only to those qualified and capable Candidates with the correct experience and expertise for that Service User. Category Description: 1 - Learning Disabilities; borderline, mild, moderate to severe including profound and multiple disabilities and/or Autism and/or Mental Health with Behaviours that challenge Providers. 2 - Autism including those who identify as having Autism and those on the autistic spectrum such as Asperger's (self-diagnosed or diagnosed by a professional). 3 - Mental Health; enduring and severe 4 - Personality Disorder 5 - Complex physical and/or sensory impairment, long term health condition 6 - Acquired Brain Injury 7 - Persistent or Chronic Drug and alcohol dependencies Following the initial Request to Participate deadline, subsequent Requests to participate can be submitted at any time throughout the duration of the EMP but please note that evaluation of submitted Requests to Participate are only planned to take place on a quarterly basis. Additional information: Stated values are estimates and the contracting authority shall not be bound by such estimates nor should these be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any services. This EMP is anticipated to run from 01 April 2022 to 31 March 2027 with the Council reserving the right to extend for up to five (5) further twelve (12) month periods, up to 31 March 2032.

Estimated lot value including VAT: £35.0m

Lot 2 — Lot 2 - Supported Living - Building Based

Kirklees Council wish to establish a Supported Living Services ("SLS") Provider Agreement to replace the current Framework Agreement which may also be used by the NHS Kirklees Clinical Commissioning Group ("CCG") (subject to CCG governance approval). As the current Framework arrangement does not allow new Providers to be able to join, the new SLS arrangement will in the format of an Electronic Market Place ("EMP") which will allow new Providers to join. A SLS Multi-Provider Agreement will be established and will allow the Council and the CCG to engage with suitably qualified Providers who will be able to deliver flexible services which will empower Service Users to live as independently as possible in their own home; this may include 1:1 support to access community activities and social activities. The majority of the care and support required through this SLS Provider Agreement will be Regulated Activity, requiring the Provider to be appropriately registered with the Care Quality Commission. There may be occasions where Non-Regulated Activities are required. Providers should assume they will be providing Regulated Activity. It is the responsibility of the Provider to ensure that they have checked the Care Quality Commission Regulation Guidance regarding what is Regulated Activity. Further details regarding the Services required are set out in the General Specification (see the procurement documents) and in the Terms and Conditions (see the procurement documents) The value of the Services to be awarded through this EMP is estimated to be approximately £7,000,000.00 (seven million pounds) per annum. In order to meet its requirements the Council has divided the Services into two overarching Lots under which are seven distinct Categories. The Lots determine whether the requirement is to be delivered as floating support for people in their own homes or whether it is to be delivered to a number of Service Users based in shared accommodation. The distinct Categories mirror Service User Primary Care needs which allows Applicants (economic operators/tenderers) to identify and apply against the appropriate categories for their specialisms and ensures that the Council extends invitations to tender only to those qualified and capable Candidates with the correct experience and expertise for that Service User. Category Description: 1 - Learning Disabilities; borderline, mild, moderate to severe including profound and multiple disabilities and/or Autism and/or Mental Health with Behaviours that challenge Providers. 2 - Autism including those who identify as having Autism and those on the autistic spectrum such as Asperger's (self-diagnosed or diagnosed by a professional). 3 - Mental Health; enduring and severe 4 - Personality Disorder 5 - Complex physical and/or sensory impairment, long term health condition 6 - Acquired Brain Injury 7 - Persistent or Chronic Drug and alcohol dependencies Following the initial Request to Participate deadline, subsequent Requests to participate can be submitted at any time throughout the duration of the EMP but please note that evaluation of submitted Requests to Participate are only planned to take place on a quarterly basis. Additional information: Stated values are estimates and the contracting authority shall not be bound by such estimates nor should these be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any services. This EMP is anticipated to run from 01 April 2022 to 31 March 2027 with the Council reserving the right to extend for up to five (5) further twelve (12) month periods, up to 31 March 2032.

Estimated lot value including VAT: £35.0m

Contracting authority

Kirklees Council P O Box 1720, HUDDERSFIELD, HD19EL, UKE44, United Kingdom Contact: Ian Penny Email: ian.penny@kirklees.gov.uk Website: http://www.kirklees.gov.uk

Procurement timetable and procedure

Legal basis: 32014L0024

Submission deadline: 31 March 2032 at 01:00 pm

Submission language: EN

CPV Classification

85000000 — Health and social work services

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