Care Homes for Adults Flexible Framework Agreement NEW ENTRANTS

Notice summary

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR APPLICANTS: Applicants should note the specific requirements and evaluation approaches applicable to this process are set out in the procurement documents. This Procurement process is subject to the Law and Guidance applicable in Scotland relative to the award of public contracts including (without limitation) as set out in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 as currently in force. As such, this Notice relates to the use of a procedure based upon the Open Procedure to establish a Flexible Framework Agreement with variations as permitted under the Regulations. In particular, once established, new entrants meeting the requirements are permitted to join the Flexible Framework Agreement, and appointed Providers may add services to their appointment in accordance with the service variation provisions, all as contained in the Flexible Framework Terms and relevant contract documentation. Full details of the requirements of this Flexible Framework Agreement (including permitted variations and contract conditions) are available in the Procurement Documents contained within the relevant project on PCS-T: Project_28892 ITT_58730. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 Scotland Excel, as a central purchasing body, is establishing this Flexible Framework Agreement for the use and benefit of its members namely 32 local authorities in Scotland, Tayside Contracts and together with any Integration Authority, or other body, established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014. Scotland Excel Local Authority members are entitled to use this framework. The above is subject to each contracting authority entering into and maintaining a membership agreement or other access agreement with Scotland Excel. Applications may be excluded from evaluation (in whole, or in part) if they do not include the information required in accordance with instructions given. In line with the published Flexible Framework Terms, should any of the defined terms, procedures or any other regulated matter become subject to any change in the Law, resulting in any change to the defined terms, or to the manner in which such procedures or other matters require to be dealt with, then such changes shall take precedence over that contained in the Flexible Framework Agreement. As such, workforce matters which change as a result of the implementation of national policy directives will be considered in line with the framework variation procedures. Applicants will be required to confirm whether they intend to subcontract any share of the contract to third parties and, if so, to complete the relevant sections of the SPD for each subcontractor. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 28892. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 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: In accordance with section 25(3) of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 note that, Scotland Excel intends to include community benefit requirements as set out in the Procurement Documents. (SC Ref:800051)

Opportunity overview

This procurement exercise is to establish a Flexible Framework Agreement, for the provision of Care Homes for Adults excluding older people (further referred to as the “Flexible Framework'’) which fall within Schedule 3 and Regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.The care home services forming part of the Flexible Framework are regulated by the Care Inspectorate in Scotland and must be registered with them as Care Home Service for Adults. The Flexible Framework Agreement will remain open to allow new Providers ("New Entrants") to participate throughout the Open Period. Further information about New Entrant applications is set out in Section VI.3 Additional information. Following award, successful providers will also be able to seek to vary their appointment by altering or adding service offerings in accordance with the terms of the Flexible Framework Agreement. Care home services will support people to achieve the best possible quality of life, in terms of their personal aspirations, choices and abilities, where people’s needs are best met within a residential setting for adults.

Lot 1 — Contract lot

As further detailed in the procurement documentation the Flexible Framework is for the provision of Care Homes for Adults in Scotland coming within the general Care Inspectorate category of a care home service. The scope encompasses Care Homes for all adult care groups (excluding older people >64 years) which includes the following Care Inspectorate service types; - Care homes for people with mental health problems - Care homes for people with physical and sensory impairment - Care homes for people with learning disabilities - Care homes for people with drug and alcohol misuse problems (excluding residential rehabilitation services) - Short breaks and respite services Award criteria Criteria below: Quality criterion: Technical Weighting: 90 / Commercial Weighting: 10 Additional information: Applicants should also refer to the Contract Notice Attachment document available on PCS-T: Project_28892 ITT_58730.

Estimated lot value including VAT: £390.0m

Contracting authority

Scotland Excel Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street, Paisley, PA1 1AR, UKM83, United Kingdom Email: adultsocialcare@scotland-excel.org.uk Website: http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk

Procurement timetable and procedure

Procedure: Open procedure

Legal basis: 32014L0024

Submission deadline: 21 March 2031 at 12:00 pm

Submission language: EN

CPV Classification

85311000 — Social work services with accommodation; 85300000 — Social work and related services; 85310000 — Social work services

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