https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV431893
Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Directive 2014/24/EU - Public Sector Directive
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Scotland Excel
Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street
Paisley
PA1 1AR
UK
Telephone: +44 1414888230
E-mail: adultsocialcare@scotland-excel.org.uk
NUTS: UKM83
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10383
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Social Care Agency Workers Flexible Framework Agreement (1721)
Reference number: 1721
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85300000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Scotland Excel manages and procures a second-generation Flexible Framework Agreement for Social Care Agency Workers on behalf of Scottish Local Authorities and Associate Members.
The current arrangement is due to expire on 31st July 2022. Purchasers wish Scotland Excel to re-tender this Framework, with an anticipated start date of 1st August 2022.
NOTE: To register your interest in this opportunity and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/.
For those Suppliers awarded on the current Framework (2017), Scotland Excel invites them to participate in a consultation to inform the development of the third-generation Framework.
Two open events via Microsoft Teams will be held, currently scheduled for Thursday 2nd November 2021 10-11.30am and Friday 3rd December 12-1.30pm. These will provide an opportunity to reflect on the current Framework and make any suggestions for development. Feedback will be used to inform the tender process, however neither Scotland Excel nor any contracting authorities will be bound to accept any views stated. Participation is not mandatory and any party not participating will not be disadvantaged in the tender process.
For current Suppliers wishing to register their interest in the consultation events, please email adultsocialcare@scotland-excel.org.uk noting your preference of the two dates.
For information about Scotland Excel and its members, please see:
http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk/home/Aboutus/Ourmembers/Our_members.aspx
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
80 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Care Roles
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85310000
85311000
85311100
85311200
85311300
85312000
85312100
85312110
85312120
85312400
85312500
85312510
85320000
85322000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
It is currently proposed that Lot 1 will cover a variety of social care roles, this could include:
Care Assistant
Housing Assistant
Senior Carer
Support Worker
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Professional Roles
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85310000
85311100
85311200
85311300
85311000
85312000
85312100
85312110
85312120
85312400
85312500
85312510
85320000
85323000
79612000
79622000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
It is currently proposed that Lot 2 will cover a variety of social care professional roles, this could include:
Occupational Therapist
Social Work Assistant
Social Work Manager
Social Worker
Social Worker - Entry Level
Social Worker - Mental Health Officer
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Ancillary Roles
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
98514000
55321000
55322000
79622000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
It is currently proposed that Lot 3 will cover a variety of ancillary roles, this could include:
Bus Escort
Cook
Domestic Assistant
Handyperson
Kitchen Assistant
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
14/02/2022
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=672380.
(SC Ref:672380)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
02/11/2021