Disability Services for Adults - Re-opening of Framework CC10057

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West Lothian Council will be making use of the provisions of the Light Touch Regime to re-open Framework Agreement CC10057 for Adults with a Disability to receive care in their own homes and properties owned by landlords with appropriate support. The framework is for new business only and existing framework suppliers are not required to apply. 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. 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 2023 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 22.59. The Council will review Prices before 1 April in each Financial Year to determine whether any increase is to be applicable from said date including the current GBP12.02 night time hours. 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. 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 2023 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 20.10 The Council will review Prices before 1 April in each Financial Year to determine whether any increase is to be applicable from said date including the current GBP12.02 night time hours. 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. 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 2023 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 22.59. The Council will review Prices before 1 April in each Financial Year to determine whether any increase is to be applicable from said date including the current GBP12.02 night time hours. 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. 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 2023 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 19.60 The Council will review Prices before 1 April in each Financial Year to determine whether any increase is to be applicable from said date including the current GBP 12.02 night time hours.