Adult Supported Living - Procured Service Arrangement (PSA) Phase 11
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South Lanarkshire Council is seeking to procure services under an innovative Procured Service Arrangement (PSA) for Adult Supported Living Services titled "Adult Supported Living - Procured Service Arrangement (PSA) Phase 11." This tender is aimed at supporting vulnerable adults in the South Lanarkshire geographical area, allowing them to live independently in their homes and participate in community life. The procurement falls under the industry category of 'services', specifically targeting adult care services with a budget allocation of £225 million.
The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with key dates including the closure of the tender period and commencement of the award period both set for 6 March 2026. With a 15-year term, this arrangement allows providers to join at any time, facilitating service user choice and flexibility. The tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in adult care services, especially those with expertise in handling complex care needs.
Companies offering high-quality services with an ability to maintain strong economic and financial standings, demonstrated by specific ratios, are well-suited to benefit from this procurement. The arrangement comprises two lots: Standard Care and Enhanced Care, with a focus on high-quality service delivery (95% prioritised for quality). Businesses with experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health problems, autism, and more are encouraged to participate.
This opportunity not only allows for business growth but also contributes to the community's wellbeing, aligning with South Lanarkshire Council's community benefits framework.
The Council has an on-going requirement to procure Adult Supported Living Services. The Services will support vulnerable adults to live in their own homes and to play an active part in their communities as much as they are able. The Self-Directed Support (SDS) regulations offer Supported Persons a choice of provider to an extent not available through a Framework or a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) therefore the Council is utilising an innovative Procured Service Arrangement (PSA) under the Light Touch Rules contained in Regulations 74 - 76 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
The PSA will allow providers to be added over its 15 year term, this will facilitate Supported Person's choice.
Lot 2 - Enhanced Care The Council is procuring services for vulnerable adults who have been assessed by the Council as requiring enhanced care. Contracts awarded under Lot 2 will be awarded in accordance with the arrangements detailed in Attachment 5 Call on Procedure. No Prices are being sought for Lot 2 at this time. Enhanced Care is defined as a where the Supported Person's presentation requires the support of a staff group with an advanced skill set who have validated competencies in routinely responding to unpredictable and high risk situations. Bids for Lot 2 only will NOT be accepted by the Council. Bidders should note that the Council are not giving or implying any guarantee in respect of the value or volume of any services to be awarded under this Procured Service Arrangement.
Lot 1 - Standard Care The Council is procuring Services for vulnerable adults and the term "Lot" could be seen as incompatible with the principles of individualisation and the procurement of social care services. The process however is a formal procurement procedure carried out within The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 where Section 5. Conduct of the Procedure Regulation 47 details the arrangements for the division of contracts into lots. The use of this term for this procurement process is therefore unavoidable. Lot 1 - Standard care has 9 sub categories as below: Lot 1(a) - People with learning disabilities Lot 1(b) - People with physical disabilities Lot 1(c) - People with mental health problems Lot 1(d) - People with acquired or traumatic brain injury Lot 1(e) - People who are hearing impaired Lot 1(f) - People who are visually impaired Lot 1(g) - People with autism Lot 1(h) - People with substance misuse/addiction problems Lot 1(i) - People who are in receipt of palliative/end of life care. Contracts awarded under Lot 1 will be awarded in accordance with the arrangements detailed in Attachment 5 Call on Procedure. Bidders should note that the Council are not giving or implying any guarantee in respect of the value or volume of any services to be awarded under this Procured Service Arrangement.
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