Care Homes for Adults Flexible Framework Agreement NEW ENTRANTS

Tender 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 “Flexible Framework'’) 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. The 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. Care home services will support people to achieve the best possible quality of life, in terms of their personal aspirations, choices and abilities, where people’s needs are best met within a residential setting for adults. Lot 1: 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 >64 years) which includes the following Care Inspectorate service types; - Care homes for people with mental health problems - Care homes for people with physical and sensory impairment - Care homes for people with learning disabilities - Care homes for people with drug and alcohol misuse problems (excluding residential rehabilitation services) - Short breaks and respite services Award criteria Criteria below: Quality criterion: Technical Weighting: 90 / Commercial Weighting: 10. Applicants should also refer to the Contract Notice Attachment document available on PCS-T: Project_28892 ITT_58730.