Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Cheshire East Borough Council
Westfields, Middlewich Road
Sandbach
CW11 1HZ
UK
Contact person: Procurement Cheshire East
Telephone: +44 1270686440
E-mail: procurementeast@cheshireeast.gov.uk
NUTS: UKD62
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=363853f5-7738-ef11-812d-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=363853f5-7738-ef11-812d-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True
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
Adult Learning Disability (accommodation based) Respite Service
Reference number: DN730816
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Cheshire East Council is committed through its statutory obligations and policies to continuously improve the quality of care and support services provided to adult service users.
We are seeking to commission a provider(s) who can provide an innovative and person centred learning disabilities respite service in Cheshire East. The service will be able to meet a variety of different support needs, ensure positive outcomes which add value to the lives of people with a learning disability and deliver efficiencies in the way that support is provided.
• The service specification for Lots 1 and 2 is for the provision of accommodation-based respite support, within the Cheshire East area.
• The service will provide accommodation and support for adults with a learning disability who may display behaviour that challenges, including those with associated mental health conditions, autism or physical disabilities. The service(s) will be delivered at a building or buildings within easy access of the identified locations.
• The service will be based on a short term supported living model and commissioned on a block contract basis (whether units are occupied or not) and not on usage.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
3 871 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
North (Macclesfield and surrounding areas)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85311000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD62
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A total of 4 units of accommodation
• 3 units would support planned respite.
• 1 unit allocated for short term placements and emergency respite.
• These would be semi self-contained units with bedroom, private bathroom, communal lounge.
• All units would need to meet the needs of people with physical disabilities/wheelchair users.
Service would have a core staffing of 2 people in the daytime, with 1 sleep in member of staff.
• Assistive technology will also be used to improve outcomes and reduce costs.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 84
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
This contract has an initial term of 5 years from 02/03/25 - 01/03/30 with 1 x 24 months optional extension to be extended at the sole discretion of the Council.
The new services will commence between 02/03/25 and 01/04/26
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: 2
II.2.1) Title
South (Crewe and surrounding areas)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD62
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A total of 2 units of accommodation
• 2 self-contained units with bedroom, private bathroom, kitchen, lounge, with access to communal space.
• This would be planned respite.
• All units would need to meet the needs of people with physical disabilities/wheelchair users.
• Service would have a core staffing of 1 person in the day with 1 shared sleep in member of staff.
• Assistive technology will also be used to improve outcomes and reduce costs.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 84
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
This contract has an initial term of 5 years from 02/03/25 - 01/03/30 with 1 x 24 months optional extension to be extended at the sole discretion of the Council.
The new services will commence between 02/03/25 and 01/04/26
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
19/08/2024
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
19/08/2024
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.3) Additional information
Organisations are required to register and download ITT documentation via the Chest at
www.the-chest.org.uk - the project reference is DN730816 - e-tendering only.
If you have any technical problems with The e-Tendering System please contact the helpdesk
on: Email: ProcontractSuppliers@proactis.com or Tel: +44 (0)330 005 0352
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
ROYAL COURTS OF JUSTICE
LONDON
WC2A 2LL
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
This procurement is being advertised under the Light Touch Regime (LTR).
Contract awards will be made in line with the Light Touch Regime:
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/102/regulation/74/made
per The Public Contracts Regulations 2015
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Cheshire East Borough Council
Sandbach
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
16/07/2024