Care Homes for Adults Flexible Framework Agreement NEW ENTRANTS

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  "date": "2025-10-22T09:33:12+01:00",
  "description": "IMPORTANT NOTE FOR APPLICANTS: Applicants should note the specific requirements and evaluation approaches applicable to this process are set out in the procurement documents.\nThis 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.\nAs 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\nScotland 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.\nScotland Excel Local Authority members are entitled to use this framework.\nThe above is subject to each contracting authority entering into and maintaining a membership agreement or other access agreement with Scotland Excel.\nApplications may be excluded from evaluation (in whole, or in part) if they do not include the information required in accordance with instructions given.\nIn 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.\nApplicants 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.\nThe 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\nA sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363\nCommunity benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/\nA summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:\nIn 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.\n(SC Ref:800051)",
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        "locality": "Paisley",
        "postalCode": "PA1 1AR",
        "region": "UKM83",
        "streetAddress": "Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street"
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        "email": "adultsocialcare@scotland-excel.org.uk",
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    "awardCriteriaDetails": "The scope of services to be provided under this Flexible Framework Agreement are covered within the definition of \u2018Social and Other Specific Services\u2019 in Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and therefore the procurement process shall be subject to the requirements of section 7 of the Regulations. Please note the variations applied to this exercise together with the specific requirements and evaluation approaches applicable are set out in the procurement documents.",
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      "performanceTerms": "For full details of the contract conditions relevant to the Flexible Framework and contracts to be called off thereunder, please refer to the tender documents. Tenderers will be asked to confirm their acceptance of the contract conditions.\nTENDERS MADE SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED AND MAY BE REFUSED ON THE GROUNDS OF SUCH CONDITIONS ALONE.\nScotland Excel may require the members of any tendering group of entities (including, but not limited to consortium members, members of a group of economic operators and/or sub-contractors) to be jointly and severally liable for the performance of the contract and may require them to assume a specific legal form for the purposes of the appointment to the Flexible Framework. For further information relative to the submission of consortia tenders, tenders by groups of economic operators and sub-contracting, please refer to the tender documentation which is available in the relevant PCS-T project for this procurement exercise."
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    "description": "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 \u201cFlexible Framework\u0027\u2019) 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.\nThe 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.\nCare home services will support people to achieve the best possible quality of life, in terms of their personal aspirations, choices and abilities, where people\u2019s needs are best met within a residential setting for adults.",
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        "description": "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 \u003e64 years) which includes the following Care Inspectorate service types;\n- Care homes for people with mental health problems\n- Care homes for people with physical and sensory impairment\n- Care homes for people with learning disabilities\n- Care homes for people with drug and alcohol misuse problems (excluding residential rehabilitation services)\n- Short breaks and respite services\nAward criteria\nCriteria below:\nQuality 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.",
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      "reductionCriteria": "It is a material condition of this Flexible Framework Agreement that the Provider ensures it holds and maintains the necessary registration with the relevant regulatory body/ies including the Care Inspectorate according to the Services offered. Applicants should note the following minimum requirements: Care Inspectorate registration, Financial stability, Minimum insurance requirements as follows: (a)Public Liability(b)Employers\u2019 Liability(c)Statutory Third-Party Motor Vehicle Liability(d)Medical Malpractice and Professional Indemnity.\nFull details are listed in the Contract Notice Attachment contained within the \"Buyer Attachments\" area of itt_58730 (project_28892) on the Public Contracts Scotland-Tender (PCS-T) website:https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk\nEconomic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015."
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    "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
    "reviewDetails": "An economic operator that suffers, or risks suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (SSI 2015/446) (as amended) may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session.",
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      "endDate": "2031-03-21T12:00:00Z"
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    "title": "Care Homes for Adults Flexible Framework Agreement NEW ENTRANTS",
    "value": {
      "amount": 390000000,
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