II.1.1) Title
Flexible Framework Agreement for Supported Living Services in Staffordshire
Reference number: IA2613
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The procurement is for a Flexible Framework Agreement for the Provision of Supported Living Services ("the Framework"). The Framework is divided into four (4) Lots, with Lots 2 to 4 being sub-divided into A and B.
The Council will be awarding Call-Off Contracts for the provision of supported living services to both a single individual, an "Individual Call-Off Contract", and groups of individuals who all reside in the same premises, a "Block Call-Off Contract". These are described fully in the Specification at Schedule 1 to the Framework.
Call-Off Contracts will be awarded by both Direct Award and a Mini-Competition process as detailed in the ITT Procurement Pack and the Framework terms.
Supported Living Services support individuals with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, Autism and/or mental health conditions to live independently in the community.
The Services covered by this procurement are limited to those required to meet the individual's assessed eligible needs under the Care Act 2014 and are funded by the Authority. Housing or other services that the individual receives are NOT covered.
This procurement does not relate to the placement of individuals into their supported living accommodation.
The Authority is utilising the flexibility provided by the 'Light Touch Regime' in section 7 (Social and Other Specific Services) of Chapter 3 (Regulations 74 to 76) of the Public Contracts Regulations ("PCR") 2015 to undertake a bespoke procurement process that adopts elements of the Open Procedure.
This "flexibility" is being utilised to establish the Framework for an initial period of five (5) years, commencing on 9th September 2024 ("Framework Term"). Thereafter the Council reserves the right to extend the Framework Term in such period or periods as the Council deems appropriate up to a further three (3) years, providing a total possible Framework Term of eight (8) years, ending on 8th September 2032.
In addition, the Authority may exercise its flexibility to 'open' the Framework for Providers to submit Tenders to join the Framework during the Framework Term.
The reopening of the Framework will be at the Authority's reasonable discretion, for example, if the Authority needs to increase the capacity or respond to emerging needs.
Any reopening of the Framework will be subject to the same Award Criteria and same process as outlined in the ITT Procurement Pack. Any Provider whose Tender for appointment to the Framework has previously been unsuccessful, is permitted to submit a new Tender at any time the Framework is reopened.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Lot No: 2A
II.2.1) Title
Supported Living Services for Individuals with a primary need of Learning Disability and/or Autism in North Staffordshire
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG24
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
2A.Supported Living Services for Individuals with a primary need of Learning Disability and/or Autism in North Staffordshire within the administrative boundaries of Staffordshire Moorlands Borough Council and Newcastle-Under-Lyme Borough Council.
Estimated Total Framework Agreement value for Lot 2A is £90,803,342.00
To be appointed to Lot 2A of the Framework, Providers must:
•"Pass" all of the Pass/Fail questions in the ITT Questionnaire; and
•Achieve a total quality score of at least fifty percent (50%) for Lot 2A
There is no restriction on the number of Providers to be appointed to each Lot. Providers shall be aware that if they express an interest in more than one Lot, their successful appointment to one Lot will not automatically result in their appointment to the other Lots for which they expressed an interest. Each Lot will be evaluated separately using the criteria as set out in the ITT Procurement Pack.
Providers are required to express their interest using the table in the ITT Questionnaire to identify the Lots that they wish to be considered for.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 0
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework will commence on 9th September 2024 and is anticipated to continue until 8th September 2029. The Framework has provision for extension in such period or periods as the Council deems appropriate up to a maximum period of three (3) years to 8th September 2032.
In the event the Framework is extended, the extension shall be on the same Terms and Conditions as applied during the initial term of the Framework.
Call-Off Contracts awarded pursuant to the Framework may continue beyond the expiration or earlier termination of the Framework.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2B
II.2.1) Title
Supported Living Services for North Staffordshire for Individuals with a Physical Disability, Sensory Impairment and/or an Acquired Brain Injury
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG24
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2B. Supported Living Services for Individuals with a Physical Disability, Sensory Impairment and/or an Acquired Brain Injury in North Staffordshire within the administrative boundaries of Staffordshire Moorlands Borough Council and Newcastle-Under-Lyme Borough Council.
Estimated Total Agreement value for Lot 2B is £1,550,000.00
To be appointed to Lot 2B of the Framework, Providers must:
•"Pass" all of the Pass/Fail questions in the ITT Questionnaire; and
• Achieve a total quality score of at least fifty percent (50%) for Lot 2B
There is no restriction on the number of Providers to be appointed to each Lot. Providers shall be aware that if they express an interest in more than one Lot, their successful appointment to one Lot will not automatically result in their appointment to the other Lots for which they expressed an interest. Each Lot will be evaluated separately using the criteria as set out in the ITT Procurement Pack.
Providers are required to express their interest using the table in the ITT Questionnaire to identify the Lots that they wish to be considered for.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 0
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework will commence on 9th September 2024 and is anticipated to continue until 8th September 2029. The Framework has provision for extension in such period or periods as the Council deems appropriate up to a maximum period of three (3) years to 8th September 2032.
In the event the Framework is extended, the extension shall be on the same Terms and Conditions as applied during the initial term of the Framework.
Call-Off Contracts awarded pursuant to the Framework may continue beyond the expiration or earlier termination of the Framework.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3A
II.2.1) Title
Supported Living Services for Individuals with a primary need of Learning Disability and/or Autism in Southeast Staffordshire
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG24
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 3A. Supported Living Services for Individuals with a primary need of Learning Disability and/or Autism in Southeast Staffordshire within administrative boundaries of Lichfield District Council, East Staffordshire Borough Council and Tamworth Borough Council.
Estimated Total Agreement value for Lot 3A is £22,298,570.00
To be appointed to Lot 3A of the Framework, Providers must:
•"Pass" all of the Pass/Fail questions in the ITT Questionnaire; and
•Achieve a total quality score of at least fifty percent (50%) for Lot 3A.
There is no restriction on the number of Providers to be appointed to each Lot. Providers shall be aware that if they express an interest in more than one Lot, their successful appointment to one Lot will not automatically result in their appointment to the other Lots for which they expressed an interest. Each Lot will be evaluated separately using the criteria as set out in the ITT Procurement Pack.
Providers are required to express their interest using the table in the ITT Questionnaire to identify the Lots that they wish to be considered for.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 0
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework will commence on 9th September 2024 and is anticipated to continue until 8th September 2029. The Framework has provision for extension in such period or periods as the Council deems appropriate up to a maximum period of three (3) years to 8th September 2032.
In the event the Framework is extended, the extension shall be on the same Terms and Conditions as applied during the initial term of the Framework.
Call-Off Contracts awarded pursuant to the Framework may continue beyond the expiration or earlier termination of the Framework.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3B
II.2.1) Title
Supported Living Services for Individuals with a Physical Disability, Sensory Impairment and/or an Acquired Brain Injury in Southeast Staffordshire
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG24
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 3B. Supported Living Services for Individuals with a Physical Disability, Sensory Impairment and/or an Acquired Brain Injury in Southeast Staffordshire within administrative boundaries of Lichfield District Council, East Staffordshire Borough Council and Tamworth Borough Council.
Estimated Total Agreement value for Lot 3B is £1,550,000.00
To be appointed to Lot 3B of the Framework, Providers must:
•"Pass" all of the Pass/Fail questions in the ITT Questionnaire; and
•Achieve a total quality score of at least fifty percent (50%) for Lot 3B.
There is no restriction on the number of Providers to be appointed to each Lot. Providers shall be aware that if they express an interest in more than one Lot, their successful appointment to one Lot will not automatically result in their appointment to the other Lots for which they expressed an interest. Each Lot will be evaluated separately using the criteria as set out in the ITT Procurement Pack.
Providers are required to express their interest using the table in the ITT Questionnaire to identify the Lots that they wish to be considered for.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 0
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework will commence on 9th September 2024 and is anticipated to continue until 8th September 2029. The Framework has provision for extension in such period or periods as the Council deems appropriate up to a maximum period of three (3) years to 8th September 2032.
In the event the Framework is extended, the extension shall be on the same Terms and Conditions as applied during the initial term of the Framework.
Call-Off Contracts awarded pursuant to the Framework may continue beyond the expiration or earlier termination of the Framework.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4A
II.2.1) Title
Supported Living Services for Individuals with a primary need of Learning Disability and/or Autism in Southwest Staffordshire
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG24
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 4A. Supported Living Services for Individuals with a primary need of Learning Disability & Autism in Southwest Staffordshire within the administrative boundaries of South Staffordshire District Council, Stafford Borough Council and Cannock Chase Borough Council.
Estimated Total Agreement value for Lot 4A is £87,214,056.00
To be appointed to Lot 4A of the Framework, Providers must:
•"Pass" all of the Pass/Fail questions in the ITT Questionnaire; and
• Achieve a total quality score of at least fifty percent (50%) for Lot 4A.
There is no restriction on the number of Providers to be appointed to each Lot. Providers shall be aware that if they express an interest in more than one Lot, their successful appointment to one Lot will not automatically result in their appointment to the other Lots for which they expressed an interest. Each Lot will be evaluated separately using the criteria as set out in the ITT Procurement Pack.
Providers are required to express their interest using the table in the ITT Questionnaire to identify the Lots that they wish to be considered for.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 0
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework will commence on 9th September 2024 and is anticipated to continue until 8th September 2029. The Framework has provision for extension in such period or periods as the Council deems appropriate up to a maximum period of three (3) years to 8th September 2032.
In the event the Framework is extended, the extension shall be on the same Terms and Conditions as applied during the initial term of the Framework.
Call-Off Contracts awarded pursuant to the Framework may continue beyond the expiration or earlier termination of the Framework.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4B
II.2.1) Title
Supported Living Services for Individuals with a Physical Disability, Sensory Impairment and/or an Acquired Brain Injury in Southwest Staffordshire
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG24
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 4B.Supported Living Services for Individuals with a Physical Disability, Sensory Impairment and/or an Acquired Brain Injury in Southwest Staffordshire within the administrative boundaries of South Staffordshire District Council, Stafford Borough Council and Cannock Chase Borough Council.
Estimated Total Agreement value for Lot 4B is £1,458,726.00
To be appointed to Lot 4B of the Framework, Providers must:
•"Pass" all of the Pass/Fail questions in the ITT Questionnaire; and
•Achieve a total quality score of at least fifty percent (50%) for Lot 4B.
There is no restriction on the number of Providers to be appointed to each Lot. Providers shall be aware that if they express an interest in more than one Lot, their successful appointment to one Lot will not automatically result in their appointment to the other Lots for which they expressed an interest. Each Lot will be evaluated separately using the criteria as set out in the ITT Procurement Pack.
Providers are required to express their interest using the table in the ITT Questionnaire to identify the Lots that they wish to be considered for.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 0
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework will commence on 9th September 2024 and is anticipated to continue until 8th September 2029. The Framework has provision for extension in such period or periods as the Council deems appropriate up to a maximum period of three (3) years to 8th September 2032.
In the event the Framework is extended, the extension shall be on the same Terms and Conditions as applied during the initial term of the Framework.
Call-Off Contracts awarded pursuant to the Framework may continue beyond the expiration or earlier termination of the Framework.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Supported Living Services for Individuals with a primary need of Mental Health within the administrative boundary of Staffordshire County Council
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG24
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1: Supported Living Services for Individuals with a primary need of Mental Health within the administrative boundary of Staffordshire County Council which shall exclude the administrative boundary of Stoke-on-Trent City Council.
Estimated Total Framework value for Lot 1 is £15,082,247. 00
To be appointed to Lot 1 of the Framework, Providers must:
•"Pass" all of the Pass/Fail questions in the ITT Questionnaire;
•Achieve a total quality score of at least fifty percent (50%) for Lot 1;
and
• Have at least twelve (12) months' experience in delivery of Mental Health Services.
There is no restriction on the number of Providers to be appointed to each Lot. Providers shall be aware that if they express an interest in more than one Lot, their successful appointment to one Lot will not automatically result in their appointment to the other Lots for which they expressed an interest. Each Lot will be evaluated separately using the criteria as set out in the ITT Procurement Pack.
Providers are required to express their interest using the table in the ITT Questionnaire to identify the Lots that they wish to be considered for.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 0
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework will commence on 9th September 2024 and is anticipated to continue until 8th September 2029. The Framework has provision for extension in such period or periods as the Council deems appropriate up to a maximum period of three (3) years to 8th September 2032.
In the event the Framework is extended, the extension shall be on the same Terms and Conditions as applied during the initial term of the Framework.
Call-Off Contracts awarded pursuant to the Framework may continue beyond the expiration or earlier termination of the Framework.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
1. As is expressly permitted under the procurement Invitation to Tender, the Council has decided to abandon the procurement and will not, therefore, be appointing any tenderers to the Framework.
2. This decision has been made to enable the Council to complete further assessments of the proposed fee arrangements under any future framework.
3. Please note that we intend to commence a new procurement process for these services in due course.