Social and other specific services – public contracts
Contract award notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Falkirk Council
Abbotsford House, David’s Loan
Falkirk
FK2 7YZ
UK
Telephone: +44 1324506566
E-mail: cpu@falkirk.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM76
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00184
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Provision of Supported Accommodation for Care Experienced Young People in the Falkirk Council area
Reference number: CS/001/23
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85311300
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Falkirk Council Children’s Service is seeking a provider(s) to deliver an alternative to continuing care and aftercare in an accommodation based resource. The provider will assist young people to gain the knowledge and skills necessary, and support them to make a successful transition to more independent living.
The duration of the Framework is anticipated to be 4 years with the option of a further 3 annual extensions.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
7 350 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Provision of Supported Accommodation (Falkirk Council Premises)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85300000
75123000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM76
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The accommodation comprises 9, self- contained single occupancy apartments within a 3 storey building.
The service to be provided is an accommodation-based housing support service to support 8 young people with eligible after care needs. It is intended that one of the nine self contained apartments will be retained to accommodate emergency placements. It is recognized that the hours of support to each young person will vary depending on the support needs. Some young people may require a significant level of support to develop their ability to live more independently.
Access to the service will be provided 24 hours a day, 365/366 days a year.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The duration of the Framework Agreement is expected to be four years with the option to extend for a further three annual extensions.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Provider Solutions for an Accommodation-based Housing Support Service
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85300000
75123000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM76
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
We are inviting Providers to submit their proposals to meet the Lot 2 Outcomes based Specification for the Provision of Supported Accommodation for Care Experienced Young People in the Falkirk Council area.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The duration of the Framework Agreement is expected to be four years with the option of three annual extensions.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.10) Identification of the national rules applicable to the procedure:
Information about national procedures is available at: (URL)
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2015/446/part/2/chapter/3/crossheading/social-and-other-specific-services/made
IV.1.11) Main features of the award procedure:
Please refer to Schedule 1 - Instructions to Tenderers
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2023/S 000-015290
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Provision of Supported Accommodation (Falkirk Council Premises)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/08/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Blue Triangle (Glasgow) Housing Association
3rd Floor , 100 Berkeley Street
Glasgow
G3 7HU
UK
Telephone: +44 7840367864
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 4 600 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Provider Solutions for an Accommodation-based Housing Support Service
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/12/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
LinkLiving Ltd
2c New Mart Road
Edinburgh
EH14 1RL
UK
Telephone: +44 3303030324
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Blue Triangle (Glasgow) Housing Association
3rd Floor , 100 Berkeley Street
Glasgow
G3 7HU
UK
Telephone: +44 7840367864
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Step Up Support
Lock 9 Cottage, The Maltings
Falkirk
FK1 5BW
UK
Telephone: +44 1324465000
NUTS: UKM7
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 750 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
The scope of services to be provided under this Framework falls within the definition of social and other specific services in Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") and therefore the procurement process shall be subject to the requirements of section 7 of the Regulations.
SPPN 7/2021 may apply.
Reserve right to open Framework to new entrants. New Entrants will be subject to the same requirements as detailed in this Contract Notice and Tender Documents. New Entrants can apply by making initial contact to cpu@falkirk.gov.uk.
(SC Ref:758027)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Court of Session
Edinburgh
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
12/02/2024