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Milton Keynes City Council Supported Living Services Framework 2025-2029

Milton Keynes City Council · compiled

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Opportunity overview

Milton Keynes City Council (MKCC) is establishing a Supported Living Services Framework and will be admitting suppliers with experience in providing Supported Living Services to ensure delivery of Supported Living services within Milton Keynes.This procurement is being run via Open FTS under the Light Touch Regime to establish a framework which will be split into 4 lots. • Lot 1: Supported Living for People with Learning Disability• Lot 2: Supported Living for People with Mental Health Needs• Lot 3: Supported Living for People with Autism• Lot 4: Supported Living for People with Other Support NeedsProviders can apply for a maximum of three (3) lots in total. This can be made up from one of either lot 1 or lot 2 and both of lots 3 and 4. An example of this would be, providers are able to bid for lots 1, 3 and 4 or lots 2, 3 and 4 but cannot bid for lots 1, 2 and 3. or 1, 2 and 4. Please see the lot combination table within section 1.4 of the ITT.

Classification

  • CPV85000000 — Health and social work services
  • CPV85300000 — Social work and related services
  • CPV85310000 — Social work services
  • CPV85311000 — Social work services with accommodation

Lots

  • Supported Living for People with Learning DisabilityValue not stated
  • Supported Living for People with Mental Health NeedsValue not stated
  • Supported Living for People with AutismValue not stated
  • Supported Living for People with Other Support NeedsValue not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
2024-251
Status
active
Has Recurrence
Yes
Review Details
The Council will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point information on the award of the Contract is communicated to tenderers. Applicants who are unsuccessful shall be informed by the Contracting Authority as soon as possible after the decision has been made as to the reasons why the Applicant was unsuccessful. Applicants may seek further clarification from the Contracting Authority following receipt of this information and the Contracting Authority will provide further clarification as appropriate. If any clarification regarding the award of the Contract has not been successfully resolved, an Applicant can consider its option under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Applicants would need to obtain their own legal advice.
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
2

Unstructured Changes

Entry 1

Where

Label
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Section
IV.2.2

New Value

Date
8 Apr 2025, 12:00

Old Value

Date
31 Mar 2025, 12:00
Entry 2

Where

Label
Conditions for opening of tenders
Section
IV.2.7

New Value

Date
8 Apr 2025, 12:00

Old Value

Date
31 Mar 2025, 12:00

Bid Opening

Date
31 Mar 2025, 12:00

Address

Street Address
Milton Keynes City Council - Remote Opening via In-Tend

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Bid Per Supplier
3
Maximum Lots Awarded Per Supplier
3

Recurrence

Description
2029

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Period Rationale
N/A
Maximum Participants
40

Expected award period

Starts
31 Mar 2025, 12:00

Tender Period

Ends
31 Mar 2025, 12:00

Contract terms

Performance Terms
As stated in the procurement documents
Has Electronic Payment
Yes

Classification

Id
85000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Health and social work services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
180

Submission Method

written

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
As stated in the procurement documents

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Supported Living for People with Learning Disability
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
This lot is for the provision of Supported Living services for adults with with moderate, severe or profound learning disabilities, and adults with learning disabilities and enduring mental health needs and/or chaotic lifestyles.Supported Living services for adults with moderate, severe or profound learning disabilities - who have additional needs arising from multiple disabilities which may include complex health needs, autism, long term health conditions, behaviours that challenge, physical disabilities or mental health needs. Supported Living services for adults with learning disabilities and enduring mental health needs and/or chaotic lifestyles - who have significant additional needs arising from either an enduring mental health condition, personality disorder, autistic spectrum disorder substance misuse and/or chaotic lifestyle. Some individuals may have forensic history and engage in behaviour which puts themselves and/or others at risk.Lot 1 will have a maximum of 10 bidders appointed. Bidders scoring the highest quality scores for each lot will be appointed to the lot up to the maximum number of bidders for the lot.

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Supported Living for People with Mental Health Needs
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
This lot is for Supported Living services for adults with significant and enduring Mental Health needs including diagnoses of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, personality disorder and enduring anxiety and depressive disorders who require support to maintain their independence. Individuals may have forensic histories, substance misuse and/ or chaotic lifestyles.Lot 2 will have a maximum of 10 bidders appointed. Bidders scoring the highest quality scores for each lot will be appointed to the lot up to the maximum number of bidders for the lot.

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Supported Living for People with Autism
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
This Lot is for Supported Living services for adults with autistic spectrum conditions - who have needs arising from either a diagnosed Autistic Spectrum condition, autistic tendencies or who present with behaviours that challenge which require a skilled response. It may also include people with Asperger's Syndrome and High Functioning Autism.Lot 3 will have a maximum of 10 bidders appointed. Bidders scoring the highest quality scores for each lot will be appointed to the lot up to the maximum number of bidders for the lot.

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Supported Living for People with Other Support Needs
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
This lot will host any other support needs including but not limited to:Supported Living services for Adults with Physical Disabilities with complex needs. Services offered in this area will be for adults between the ages of 18 and 64 with a long-term physical impairment or illness including:• People born with a physical disability, for example people with spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy or sensory impairment.• People who suddenly acquire a trauma-based disability, for example spinal injury or acquired brain injury.• People who acquire a disability from a long-term condition, for example multiple sclerosis or COPD• People who have a moderate or severe sensory impairment • And additional complex needs arising from multiple conditions including mental health issues or challenging behaviour.Supported Living services for individuals with an acquired brain injury which is defined by WHO as "Damage to the brain, which occurs after birth and is not related to a congenital or a degenerative disease. These impairments may be temporary or permanent and cause partial or functional disability or psychosocial maladjustment"Lot 4 will have a maximum of 10 bidders appointed. Bidders scoring the highest quality scores for each lot will be appointed to the lot up to the maximum number of bidders for the lot.

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ12

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Health and social work services
Entry 2
Id
85310000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work services
Entry 3
Id
85311000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work services with accommodation
Entry 4
Id
85300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work and related services
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ12

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Health and social work services
Entry 2
Id
85310000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work services
Entry 3
Id
85311000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work services with accommodation
Entry 4
Id
85300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work and related services
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ12

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Health and social work services
Entry 2
Id
85310000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work services
Entry 3
Id
85311000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work services with accommodation
Entry 4
Id
85300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work and related services
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ12

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Health and social work services
Entry 2
Id
85310000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work services
Entry 3
Id
85311000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work services with accommodation
Entry 4
Id
85300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work and related services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
economic1
Document Type
economicSelectionCriteria
Entry 2
Id
technical1
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-139006
Name
Milton Keynes City Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKJ12
Locality
Milton Keynes
Postal Code
Milton Keynes
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Civic Office, 1 Saxon Gate East

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
Milton Keynes City Council

Contact

Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-38338
Name
High Court Royal Court of Justice

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
London
Postal Code
WC24 2LL
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
High Court Royal Court of Justice

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Milton Keynes · UKJ12 · Milton Keynes · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKJ12

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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