Disability Services for Adults

Tender description

West Lothian Council commission services and support which focus on prevention, early intervention and maintaining and promoting independence, enabling people to live independently in their own homes where they choose to do so. West Lothian Council will be making use of the provisions of the Light Touch Regime and intend to operate a Framework Agreement for adults with a disability to receive care in their own homes and properties owned by landlords with appropriate support for a period of 4 years with the possibility of extending for a period of up to a further 48 months. The framework will be for new business only and current business will remain with the incumbent providers. If an incumbent provider is successful their existing packages of care will be transferred to the terms and conditions of the new framework agreement. If any existing provider is not appointed to the new framework the packages of care may continue as ‘spot purchases’ through a separate contractual arrangement until they end naturally to ensure service continuity for the service user. The framework will be split into 4 different Lots and Service providers to be appointed to the framework will be required to score at least 60 (sixty)% of the total quality score. Lot 1: Supporting service users with complex needs resulting in behaviours that challenge The Council have a requirement for suitably qualified and experienced service providers to support service users with complex needs resulting in behaviours that challenge: Service users will be eligible for Lot 1 services when an assessment of risk has concluded that they present with behaviour(s) that challenge to such an intensity, frequency, or duration as to threaten the quality of life and/or the physical safety of the individual or others. Thus leading to responses that are restrictive, aversive or result in exclusion and/or deny access to the use of ordinary community facilities. The Council intend operating a Framework Agreement whereby service providers who meet all the mandatory criteria, pass the Selection Stage,score a sufficiently high score within the Technical Envelope in the Invitation to Tender, are prepared to accept the council's hourly rate and are able to meet all requirements, will be appointed. Whilst the Framework Agreement will use the flexibility offered by the Light Touch Regime allowing for re-opening of competition to other service providers to be appointed on 1 July 2022 and each anniversary thereafter, an Open Procedure as provided within the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations will be used to appoint providers to the Framework Agreement. The current budget hourly rates for Lot 1 – Supporting service users with Complex Behaviour(s) that Challenge is GBP 20.28 The rate effective from 1 April 2021 is still to be determined by the Council's Financial Management Unit and an inflationary increase will be provided. The night hours payment which is currently GBP 11.16 will also be subject to an inflationary increase from 1 April 2021. Lot 2: Supporting servicing users with complex conditions to access their community The Council have a requirement for suitably qualified and experienced service providers to support service users with complex conditions to access their community: Service users will be eligible for Lot 2 services where an assessment of risk has concluded that their long term and complex conditions significantly restrict their ability to participate in activities of daily living and community involvement. The Council intend operating a Framework Agreement whereby service providers who meet all the mandatory criteria, pass the Selection Stage, score a sufficiently high score within the Technical Envelope in the Invitation to Tender, are prepared to accept the Council's hourly rate and are able to meet all requirements, will be appointed. Whilst the Framework Agreement will use the flexibility offered by the Light Touch Regime allowing for re-opening of competition to other service providers to be appointed on 1 July 2022 and each anniversary thereafter, an Open Procedure as provided within the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations will be used to appoint providers to the Framework Agreement. The current budget hourly rates for Lot 2 – Supporting service users with Complex conditions to access their community is GBP 18.04 The rate effective from 1 April 2021 is still to be determined by the Council's Financial Management Unit and an inflationary increase will be provided. The night hours payment which is currently GBP 11.16 will also be subject to an inflationary increase from 1 April 2021. Lot 3: Supporting Service users with Mental Health and Addictions The Council require suitably experienced and qualified service providers to support service users with Mental Health and Addictions. Service users will be eligible for Lot 3 services where an assessment of risk has concluded that their mental health significantly restricts their ability to participate in activities of daily living and community involvement. The Council intend operating a Framework Agreement whereby service providers who meet all the mandatory criteria, pass the Selection Stage, score a sufficiently high score within the Technical Envelope in the Invitation to Tender, are prepared to accept the Council's hourly rate and are able to meet all requirements, will be appointed. Whilst the Framework Agreement will use the flexibility offered by the Light Touch Regime allowing for re-opening of competition to other service providers to be appointed on 1 July 2022 and each anniversary thereafter, an Open Procedure as provided within the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations will be used to appoint providers to the Framework Agreement. The current budget hourly rates for Lot 3 – Supporting Service users with Mental Health and Addictions is GBP 17.56 The rate effective from 1 April 2021 is still to be determined by the council's Financial Management Unit and an inflationary increase will be provided. The night hours payment which is currently GBP 11.16 will also be subject to an inflationary increase from 1 April 2021. Lot 4: Supporting service users with complex conditions to manage their personal care The Council require suitably experienced and qualified service providers to support service users with complex conditions to manage their personal care. The Council intend operating a Framework Agreement whereby service providers who meet all the mandatory criteria, pass the Selection Stage, score a sufficiently high score within the Technical Envelope in the Invitation to Tender, are prepared to accept the Council's hourly rate and are able to meet all requirements, will be appointed. Whilst the Framework Agreement will use the flexibility offered by the Light Touch Regime allowing for re-opening of competition to other service providers to be appointed on 1 July 2022 and each anniversary thereafter, an Open Procedure as provided within the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations will be used to appoint providers to the Framework Agreement. The current budget hourly rates for Lot 4 – Supporting service users to manage their personal care is GBP 20.28 The rate effective from 1 April 2021 is still to be determined by the Council's Financial Management Unit and an inflationary increase will be provided. The night hours payment which is currently GBP 11.16 will also be subject to an inflationary increase from 1 April 2021.