Stockton-On-Tees Borough Council: Framework Agreement for Residential Care Accommodation for people with a Learning Disability and/or Autism within the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees

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Notice Summary
Title: Framework Agreement for Residential Care Accommodation for people with a Learning Disability and/or Autism within the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees
Notice type: Contract Notice
Authority: Stockton-On-Tees Borough Council
Nature of contract: Services
Procedure: Open
Short Description: This is a 4 year Framework Agreement providing Residential care for Service Users with a Learning Disability and/or Autism Tenders are submitted via the NEPO Procurement portal.
Published: 03/02/2021 11:22

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UK-Stockton on Tees: Residential nursing care services.
Section I: Contracting Authority
      I.1) Name and addresses
             Stockton-On-Tees Borough Council, United Kingdom
             Strategic Procurement, Municipal Buildings, Church Road, Stockton on Tees, TS18 1LD, United Kingdom
             Tel. +44 1642526343, Email: mike.wray@stockton.gov.uk
             Contact: Mike Wray
             Main Address: www.stockton.gov.uk, Address of the buyer profile: www.stockton.gov.uk
             NUTS Code: UKC11
      I.2) Joint procurement
      The contract involves joint procurement: No.
      In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not provided       
      The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No.
      I.3) Communication
      Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at: https://Procontract.due-north.com
      Additional information can be obtained from: the abovementioned address
      Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically via https://www.nepo.org/ to the abovementioned address       
      Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at: https://www.nepo.org/
      I.4) Type of the contracting authority
            Regional or local agency/office
      I.5) Main activity
            General public services

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
      II.1.1) Title: Framework Agreement for Residential Care Accommodation for people with a Learning Disability and/or Autism within the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees       
      Reference Number: Not provided
      II.1.2) Main CPV Code:
      85144100 - Residential nursing care services.

      II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES
      II.1.4) Short description: This is a 4 year Framework Agreement providing Residential care for Service Users with a Learning Disability and/or Autism

Tenders are submitted via the NEPO Procurement portal.       
      II.1.5) Estimated total value:
      Value excluding VAT: 20,000,000       
      Currency: GBP
      II.1.6) Information about lots:
      This contract is divided into lots: Yes       
      Tenders may be submitted for: All lots
      Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: Not provided
      The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots: Not provided

II.2) Description
II.2) Description Lot No. 1
      
      II.2.1) Title: Residential Care (permanent, short stay, respite for both people with moderate and complex Learning Difficulties and/or Autism needs (mixed provision)       
      Lot No: 1       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      85144100 - Residential nursing care services.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKC11 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: To provide high quality, Residential and Nursing Care Services to residents within the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees on a permanent and short term basis. Tenders should be submitted via the NEPO Portal at www.nepo.org. Registration with https://Procontract.due-north.com, is free of charge, & suppliers have unrestricted access to all procurement documents. Log on the system, click 'current opportunities' & filter under organisations to Stockton on Tees Borough Council, click update at the bottom of the screen to direct you to Stockton on Tees Borough Council current opportunities, & register your interest for The Framework Agreement for Residential Care Accommodation for people with a Learning Disability and/or Autism within the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees. For technical difficulties contact NEPO/Proactis Helpdesk +443300050352. Once registered, address questions via the NEPO PORTAL messages facility. Guidance on navigating the portal can be found on the NEPO website on the following link https://www.nepo.org/suppliers/learn
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Criteria below
            Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 1 - CQC Registration for relevant services / Weighting: 10
            Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 2 - Residential Care setting within Stockton-on-Tees / Weighting: 10
            Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 3 - Currently operating a CQC registered residential care setting elsewhere / Weighting: 10
            Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 4 - Undertake to participate in open Fee Negotiations / Weighting: 10
                        
            Price Will be negotiated at the point of Call off from Framework - Weighting: 10
                              
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: 1       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 48       
      This contract is subject to renewal: No       
      Description of renewals: Not provided
      
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       No             
      Description of options: Not provided
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
      The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No       
      Identification of the project: Not provided             
      II.2.14) Additional information: The value of this lot will be determined by call off and fees will be based on individual Service User needs by way of a negotiation in advance of call off contract commencement       
II.2) Description Lot No. 2
      
      II.2.1) Title: Nursing Care (permanent, short stay, respite for both people with moderate and complex Learning Difficulties and/or Autism needs (mixed provision)       
      Lot No: 2       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      85144100 - Residential nursing care services.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKC11 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: To provide high quality, Residential and Nursing Care Services to residents within the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees on a permanent and short term basis. Tenders are required to submitted via the NEPO Procurement portal and bidders will need to register for this. Registration with https://Procontract.due-north.com, is free of charge, & suppliers have unrestricted access to all procurement documents. Log on the system, click 'current opportunities' & filter under organisations to Stockton on Tees Borough Council, click update at the bottom of the screen to direct you to Stockton on Tees Borough Council current opportunities, & register your interest for The Framework Agreement for Residential Care Accommodation for people with a Learning Disability and/or Autism within the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees. For technical difficulties contact NEPO/Proactis Helpdesk +443300050352. Once registered, address questions via the NEPO PORTAL messages facility. Guidance on navigating the portal can be found on the NEPO website on the following link https://www.nepo.org/suppliers/learn
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Criteria below
            Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 1 - CQC Registration for relevant services / Weighting: 10
            Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 2 - Residential Care setting within Stockton-on-Tees / Weighting: 10
            Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 3 - Currently operating a CQC registered residential care setting elsewhere / Weighting: 10
            Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 4 - Undertake to participate in open Fee Negotiations / Weighting: 10
                        
            Price Will be negotiated at the point of Call off from Framework - Weighting: 10
                              
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: 1       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 48       
      This contract is subject to renewal: No       
      Description of renewals: Not provided
      
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       No             
      Description of options: Not provided
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
      The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No       
      Identification of the project: Not provided             
      II.2.14) Additional information: The value of this lot will be determined by call off and fees will be based on individual Service User needs by way of a negotiation in advance of call off contract commencement       
II.2) Description Lot No. 3
      
      II.2.1) Title: Residential Care (permanent, short stay, respite for young people with moderate and complex Learning Difficulties and/or Autism needs (mixed provision) transitioning from children’s services into adulthood       
      Lot No: 3       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      85144100 - Residential nursing care services.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKC11 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: To provide high quality, Residential and Nursing Care Services to residents within the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees on a permanent and short term basis. Tenders are required to submitted via the NEPO Procurement portal and bidders will need to register for this. Registration with https://Procontract.due-north.com, is free of charge, & suppliers have unrestricted access to all procurement documents. Log on the system, click 'current opportunities' & filter under organisations to Stockton on Tees Borough Council, click update at the bottom of the screen to direct you to Stockton on Tees Borough Council current opportunities, & register your interest for The Framework Agreement for Residential Care Accommodation for people with a Learning Disability and/or Autism within the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees. For technical difficulties contact NEPO/Proactis Helpdesk +443300050352. Once registered, address questions via the NEPO PORTAL messages facility. Guidance on navigating the portal can be found on the NEPO website on the following link https://www.nepo.org/suppliers/learn
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Criteria below
            Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 1 - CQC Registration for relevant services / Weighting: 10
            Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 2 - Residential Care setting within Stockton-on-Tees / Weighting: 10
            Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 3 - Currently operating a CQC registered residential care setting elsewhere / Weighting: 10
            Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 4 - Undertake to participate in open Fee Negotiations / Weighting: 10
                        
            Price Will be negotiated at the point of Call off from Framework - Weighting: 10
                              
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: 1       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 48       
      This contract is subject to renewal: No       
      Description of renewals: Not provided
      
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       No             
      Description of options: Not provided
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
      The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No       
      Identification of the project: Not provided             
      II.2.14) Additional information: The value of this lot will be determined by call off and fees will be based on individual Service User needs by way of a negotiation in advance of call off contract commencement       
II.2) Description Lot No. 4
      
      II.2.1) Title: Residential Care (permanent, short stay, respite) for both older people with moderate and complex LD and / or Autism needs with associated age-related care & health needs (mixed provision).       
      Lot No: 4       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      85144100 - Residential nursing care services.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKC11 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: To provide high quality, Residential and Nursing Care Services to residents within the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees on a permanent and short term basis. Tenders are required to submitted via the NEPO Procurement portal and bidders will need to register for this. Registration with https://Procontract.due-north.com, is free of charge, & suppliers have unrestricted access to all procurement documents. Log on the system, click 'current opportunities' & filter under organisations to Stockton on Tees Borough Council, click update at the bottom of the screen to direct you to Stockton on Tees Borough Council current opportunities, & register your interest for The Framework Agreement for Residential Care Accommodation for people with a Learning Disability and/or Autism within the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees. For technical difficulties contact NEPO/Proactis Helpdesk +443300050352. Once registered, address questions via the NEPO PORTAL messages facility. Guidance on navigating the portal can be found on the NEPO website on the following link https://www.nepo.org/suppliers/learn
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Criteria below
            Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 1 - CQC Registration for relevant services / Weighting: 10
            Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 2 - Residential Care setting within Stockton-on-Tees / Weighting: 10
            Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 3 - Currently operating a CQC registered residential care setting elsewhere / Weighting: 10
            Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 4 - Undertake to participate in open Fee Negotiations / Weighting: 10
                        
            Price Will be negotiated at the point of Call off from Framework - Weighting: 10
                              
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: 1       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 48       
      This contract is subject to renewal: No       
      Description of renewals: Not provided
      
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       No             
      Description of options: Not provided
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
      The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No       
      Identification of the project: Not provided             
      II.2.14) Additional information: The value of this lot will be determined by call off and fees will be based on individual Service User needs by way of a negotiation in advance of call off contract commencement       
II.2) Description Lot No. 5
      
      II.2.1) Title: Short Term Residential Beds (reserved for this use only).       
      Lot No: 5       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      85144100 - Residential nursing care services.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKC11 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: To provide high quality, Residential and Nursing Care Services to residents within the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees on a permanent and short term basis. Tenders are required to submitted via the NEPO Procurement portal and bidders will need to register for this. Registration with https://Procontract.due-north.com, is free of charge, & suppliers have unrestricted access to all procurement documents. Log on the system, click 'current opportunities' & filter under organisations to Stockton on Tees Borough Council, click update at the bottom of the screen to direct you to Stockton on Tees Borough Council current opportunities, & register your interest for The Framework Agreement for Residential Care Accommodation for people with a Learning Disability and/or Autism within the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees. For technical difficulties contact NEPO/Proactis Helpdesk +443300050352. Once registered, address questions via the NEPO PORTAL messages facility. Guidance on navigating the portal can be found on the NEPO website on the following link https://www.nepo.org/suppliers/learn
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Criteria below
            Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 1 - CQC Registration for relevant services / Weighting: 10
            Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 2 - Residential Care setting within Stockton-on-Tees / Weighting: 10
            Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 3 - Currently operating a CQC registered residential care setting elsewhere / Weighting: 10
            Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 4 - Undertake to participate in open Fee Negotiations / Weighting: 10
                        
            Cost criterion - Name: Price Will be negotiated at the point of Call off from Framework / Weighting: 10
                              
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: 1       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 48       
      This contract is subject to renewal: No       
      Description of renewals: Not provided
      
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       No             
      Description of options: Not provided
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
      The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No       
      Identification of the project: Not provided             
      II.2.14) Additional information: The value of this lot will be determined by call off and fees will be based on individual Service User needs by way of a negotiation in advance of call off contract commencement       


Section III: Legal, Economic, Financial And Technical Information
   III.1) Conditions for participation
      III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
      List and brief description of conditions:          
      Care Quality Commission (CQC) registration for relevant services
Registered Care Home Setting within Stockton-on-Tees    
      III.1.2) Economic and financial standing          
      Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents       
      List and brief description of selection criteria:       
      Not Provided    
      Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :       
      Not Provided    
      III.1.3) Technical and professional ability    
      Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
      List and brief description of selection criteria:       
      Not Provided      
      Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :          
      Not Provided   
      III.1.5) Information about reserved contracts (if applicable)   
      The contract is reserved to sheltered workshops and economic operators aiming at the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons: No       
      The execution of the contract is restricted to the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No    
      
   III.2) Conditions related to the contract
      III.2.1) Information about a particular profession          
      Execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession    
      Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:          
      Care Quality Commission (CQC) registration for relevant services    
      III.2.2) Contract performance conditions       
      Services must be delivered within the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees          
      III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
      Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract: No

Section IV: Procedure
   IV.1) Description OPEN
      IV.1.1) Type of procedure: Open   
   
   IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system    
         The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement    
         Framework agreement with several operators       
         Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement:
Not Provided           
         In the case of framework agreements justification for any duration exceeding 4 years: Not Provided    
   
   
   IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction:
      An electronic auction will be used: No
      Additional information about electronic auction: Not provided
   IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
      The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No       
   IV.2) Administrative information
      IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure:
         Notice number in the OJ S: Not provided       
      IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
       Date: 05/03/2021 Time: 12:00
            
      IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English,       
      IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender:
         Duration in month(s): 3
      
      IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders:
         Date: 05/03/2021
         Time: 12:00
         Place:
         Stockton-on-Tees
      

Section VI: Complementary Information
   VI.1) Information about recurrence
   This is a recurrent procurement: No    
   Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Not provided
   VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
   Electronic ordering will be used Yes       
   Electronic invoicing will be accepted Yes       
   Electronic payment will be used Yes       
   VI.3) Additional Information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
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   VI.4) Procedures for review
   VI.4.1) Review body:
             Stockton-On-Tees Borough Council
       Stockton on Tees Borough Council, Municipal Buildings, Church Road, Stockton on Tees, TS18 1LD, United Kingdom
       Tel. +44 1642526343, Email: mike.wray@stockton.gov.uk
       Internet address: www.stockton.gov.uk
   VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures:
             Stockton-On-Tees Borough Council
          Municipal Buildings, Church Road, Stockton on Tees, TS18 1LD, United Kingdom
          Tel. +44 1642526343, Email: mike.wray@stockton.gov.uk
          Internet address: www.stockton.gov.uk
   VI.4.3) Review procedure
   Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:    
    As stated in tender documentation    
   VI.4.4) Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained:
          Stockton-On-Tees Borough Council
       Municipal Buildings, Church Road, Stockton on Tees, TS181LD, United Kingdom
       Tel. +044 1642526343, Email: mike.wray@stockton.gov.uk
       Internet address: www.stockton.gov.uk
   VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 03/02/2021

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