Carers Support Services
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Argyll and Bute Council has engaged in a public procurement process regarding the provision of Carers Support Services, with the process currently in the award stage. However, the status has been marked as cancelled, and negotiations have been proposed with existing providers to secure new contracts for up to three years. This initiative is aligned with the requirements of the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016, ensuring continuity of services while the new legislation is implemented.
The procurement method employed is an open procedure, catering to the social work and related services category, specifically within regions including Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay, Oban, Lorn and the Isles, Bute & Cowal, as well as Helensburgh and Lomond. The intended contracts are structured to support the implementation of statutory requirements for carers in these regions. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in social and healthcare services, particularly those experienced with regulatory frameworks like the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016.
Businesses adept at delivering quality services and engaging in strategic negotiations to offer best value are particularly well-suited to compete for these contracts. Given the emphasis on satisfying legal and quality benchmarks, companies with established credibility and those able to demonstrate compliance with public procurement regulations will have a competitive advantage. This procurement process not only facilitates continuity but also encourages innovation and quality service provision in line with modern legislative frameworks.
Contract for the Provision of a range of Carers Support Services in line with the requirements of the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016
Range of support services to carers in line with the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016. Argyll and Bute Council on behalf of the Health and Social Care Parternship propose to enter into negotiations with its existing contracted providers for the continued provision of Carers Support Services in order to ensure continuity while implications of the new Act become clear. The contracts are yet to be developed but are likely to include a range of services in line with the requirements of the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016. The intention is to agree a contract for up to a period of 3 years. This proposal should ensure continuity of provision while the new act is implemented and will allow time for any required redesign to take place. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from contracting with the Council if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Information on this will be collected during prequalification.
Range of support services to carers in line with the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016. Argyll and Bute Council on behalf of the Health and Social Care Parternship propose to enter into negotiations with its existing contracted providers for the continued provision of Carers Support Services in order to ensure continuity while implications of the new Act become clear. The contracts are yet to be developed but are likely to include a range of services in line with the requirements of the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016. The intention is to agree a contract for up to a period of 3 years. This proposal should ensure continuity of provision while the new act is implemented and will allow time for any required redesign to take place. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from contracting with the Council if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Information on this will be collected during prequalification.
Range of support services to carers in line with the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016. Argyll and Bute Council on behalf of the Health and Social Care Parternship propose to enter into negotiations with its existing contracted providers for the continued provision of Carers Support Services in order to ensure continuity while implications of the new Act become clear. The contracts are yet to be developed but are likely to include a range of services in line with the requirements of the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016. The intention is to agree a contract for up to a period of 3 years. This proposal should ensure continuity of provision while the new act is implemented and will allow time for any required redesign to take place. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from contracting with the Council if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Information on this will be collected during prequalification.
Range of support services to carers in line with the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016. Argyll and Bute Council on behalf of the Health and Social Care Parternship propose to enter into negotiations with its existing contracted providers for the continued provision of Carers Support Services in order to ensure continuity while implications of the new Act become clear. The contracts are yet to be developed but are likely to include a range of services in line with the requirements of the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016. The intention is to agree a contract for up to a period of 3 years. This proposal should ensure continuity of provision while the new act is implemented and will allow time for any required redesign to take place. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from contracting with the Council if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Information on this will be collected during prequalification.
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