SLC - Care at Home and Housing Services Procured Services Arrangement (PSA) Phase 5
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South Lanarkshire Council is soliciting bids for the provision of Care at Home and Housing Support Services under the innovative Procured Services Arrangement (PSA) Phase 5, starting from 1st July 2024. The contract, valued at £714.3 million, will support individuals within South Lanarkshire, assisting them to live independently in their homes and engage with the community. The PSA, governed by Light Touch Rules in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, permits providers to be added throughout its 15-year term, ensuring flexibility for beneficiaries.
This procurement process, currently in the tender stage, follows an open procedure with electronic submissions accepted until 10th September 2025. Key industry classifications include general public services and health and social work services, aligning with South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership’s mission of delivering comprehensive care and community health services. This tender presents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialising in care services, housing support, and similar disciplines.
Providers with experience in supporting vulnerable populations, including those with physical or mental disabilities, sensory impairments, or complex care needs, will find this PSA phase advantageous for long-term expansion. Firms adept at delivering high-quality personal care and housing support services, complying with Self Directed Support (SDS) regulations, and collaborating with public health bodies are well-equipped to compete. Additionally, suppliers must demonstrate solid financial standing, hold relevant registrations such as Companies House and Care Inspectorate approvals, and meet rigorous vetting standards.
Successfully appointed providers will contribute to transforming South Lanarkshire’s local community through essential service delivery and community benefits, reinforcing social value and sustainability in public procurement.
South Lanarkshire Council is seeking to appoint Service Providers to a Procured Services Arrangement (PSA) for the provision of Care at Home and Housing Support Services commencing on 1st July 2024. The contract will be delivered to Supported Persons residing within South Lanarkshire and who are supported by the Council and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership (SLHSCP). SLHSCP deliver adult social care services and all community health services for adults and children in the South Lanarkshire area.
The services will support individuals 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 Services Arrangement (PSA) under the Light Touch Rules contained in Regulation 74 - 76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The PSA will allow providers to be added over its 15 year term, this will facilitate the Supported Person's choice.
The contract will be delivered to Supported Persons residing within South Lanarkshire and who are supported by the Council and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership (SLHSCP). The Services are predominantly personal care services that are provided with, and for, a Supported Person in their own home. In some less common situations, non-personal care and housing support services may also be required where there are specifically assessed needs. The Services are provided for Supported Persons who are assessed by the Council as needing support to maintain or regain their independence, safety, health and wellbeing. This may include Supported Persons who are returning home from hospital. It may also include Supported Persons who would require to be admitted to hospital or long-term care if support were not to be provided in the person's home. The Council is responsible for providing and commissioning Services in South Lanarkshire. While the Services are predominantly provided to older people, the Services will also be commissioned for adults with needs arising from a learning disability, physical disability or other long-term health conditions, children and families and other vulnerable groups with care and support needs. Supported Persons receiving the Service may have a variety of care and support and health needs, including but not limited to: - Physical frailty - Sensory impairment - Dementia - Complex care needs - Vulnerability - End of Life and Palliative Care - Learning difficulties - Physical disabilities - Addiction issues - Mental health and cognitive impairment - Other long-term conditions The Services also provide essential support for unpaid carers, by providing support for the Supported Person. The Service Provider will work in partnership with all organisations involved in the health and care of Supported Persons with the focus of providing support to maintain or regain independence and promote human rights.
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