Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Milton Keynes City Council
Civic Office, 1 Saxon Gate East
Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes
UK
E-mail: corporateprocurement@milton-keynes.gov.uk
NUTS: UKJ12
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
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
Milton Keynes City Council Supported Living Services Framework 2025-2029
Reference number: 2024-251
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Milton Keynes City Council (MKCC) is establishing a Supported Living Services Framework and will be admitting suppliers with experience in providing Supported Living Services to ensure delivery of Supported Living services within Milton Keynes.This procurement is being run via Open FTS under the Light Touch Regime to establish a framework which will be split into 4 lots. • Lot 1: Supported Living for People with Learning Disability• Lot 2: Supported Living for People with Mental Health Needs• Lot 3: Supported Living for People with Autism• Lot 4: Supported Living for People with Other Support NeedsProviders can apply for a maximum of three (3) lots in total. This can be made up from one of either lot 1 or lot 2 and both of lots 3 and 4. An example of this would be, providers are able to bid for lots 1, 3 and 4 or lots 2, 3 and 4 but cannot bid for lots 1, 2 and 3. or 1, 2 and 4. Please see the lot combination table within section 1.4 of the ITT.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
99 900 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for maximum 3 lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 3
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Supported Living for People with Learning Disability
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
85310000
85311000
85300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ12
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for the provision of Supported Living services for adults with with moderate, severe or profound learning disabilities, and adults with learning disabilities and enduring mental health needs and/or chaotic lifestyles.Supported Living services for adults with moderate, severe or profound learning disabilities - who have additional needs arising from multiple disabilities which may include complex health needs, autism, long term health conditions, behaviours that challenge, physical disabilities or mental health needs. Supported Living services for adults with learning disabilities and enduring mental health needs and/or chaotic lifestyles - who have significant additional needs arising from either an enduring mental health condition, personality disorder, autistic spectrum disorder substance misuse and/or chaotic lifestyle. Some individuals may have forensic history and engage in behaviour which puts themselves and/or others at risk.Lot 1 will have a maximum of 10 bidders appointed. Bidders scoring the highest quality scores for each lot will be appointed to the lot up to the maximum number of bidders for the lot.
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: 48
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:
No
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
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Supported Living for People with Mental Health Needs
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
85310000
85311000
85300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ12
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for Supported Living services for adults with significant and enduring Mental Health needs including diagnoses of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, personality disorder and enduring anxiety and depressive disorders who require support to maintain their independence. Individuals may have forensic histories, substance misuse and/ or chaotic lifestyles.Lot 2 will have a maximum of 10 bidders appointed. Bidders scoring the highest quality scores for each lot will be appointed to the lot up to the maximum number of bidders for the lot.
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: 48
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:
No
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
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Supported Living for People with Autism
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
85310000
85311000
85300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ12
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is for Supported Living services for adults with autistic spectrum conditions - who have needs arising from either a diagnosed Autistic Spectrum condition, autistic tendencies or who present with behaviours that challenge which require a skilled response. It may also include people with Asperger's Syndrome and High Functioning Autism.Lot 3 will have a maximum of 10 bidders appointed. Bidders scoring the highest quality scores for each lot will be appointed to the lot up to the maximum number of bidders for the lot.
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: 48
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:
No
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
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Supported Living for People with Other Support Needs
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
85310000
85311000
85300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ12
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will host any other support needs including but not limited to:Supported Living services for Adults with Physical Disabilities with complex needs. Services offered in this area will be for adults between the ages of 18 and 64 with a long-term physical impairment or illness including:• People born with a physical disability, for example people with spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy or sensory impairment.• People who suddenly acquire a trauma-based disability, for example spinal injury or acquired brain injury.• People who acquire a disability from a long-term condition, for example multiple sclerosis or COPD• People who have a moderate or severe sensory impairment • And additional complex needs arising from multiple conditions including mental health issues or challenging behaviour.Supported Living services for individuals with an acquired brain injury which is defined by WHO as "Damage to the brain, which occurs after birth and is not related to a congenital or a degenerative disease. These impairments may be temporary or permanent and cause partial or functional disability or psychosocial maladjustment"Lot 4 will have a maximum of 10 bidders appointed. Bidders scoring the highest quality scores for each lot will be appointed to the lot up to the maximum number of bidders for the lot.
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: 48
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:
No
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
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
As stated in the procurement documents
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
As stated in the procurement documents
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 40
Justification for any framework agreement duration exceeding 4 years: N/A
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:
31/03/2025
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
31/03/2025
Local time: 12:00
Place:
Milton Keynes City Council - Remote Opening via In-Tend
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
2029
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
This procurement is being run via Open FTS under the Light Touch Regime to establish a framework which will be split into 4 lots.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court Royal Court of Justice
London
WC24 2LL
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
The Council will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point information on the award of the Contract is communicated to tenderers. Applicants who are unsuccessful shall be informed by the Contracting Authority as soon as possible after the decision has been made as to the reasons why the Applicant was unsuccessful. Applicants may seek further clarification from the Contracting Authority following receipt of this information and the Contracting Authority will provide further clarification as appropriate. If any clarification regarding the award of the Contract has not been successfully resolved, an Applicant can consider its option under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Applicants would need to obtain their own legal advice.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
21/02/2025