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Living Well at Home PDPS

Tender Overview

LOCATION

Lancashire, United Kingdom

VALUE

£4,155,200,000

DEADLINE

July 31, 2035 at 00:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

85000000

REFERENCE

010676-2023

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Original Tender Description

Lancashire County Council is establishing a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS), "the Living Well at Home PDPS" to enable the purchase of various Services for adults. The Services have been divided into the following Lots: • Lot 1 - Regulated Care Services by the Care Quality Commissioner o Lot 1a - Short Term Care at Home o Lot 1b - Homecare Services o Lot 1c - Extra Care Services • Lot 2 - Non-Regulated Support Services Please see procurement documents for more information. Applicants are invited to apply for all or any of the Lots, there are no restrictions on the number of Lots that Applicants apply for, however the Applicant must ensure they meet the relevant Core and Lot Specification(s) for the Lot they choose to apply for. Additionally, the Applicant needs to ensure they have the resources available to carry out work in their chosen Lot(s). The Living Well at Home PDPS will be an open arrangement with no restrictions on the number of Service Providers who can be awarded a place on the PDPS. There will be an initial application phase to award places on the Living Well at Home PDPS within the Lots. Please see procurement documents for details: https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/living-well-at-home-pdps/ Following the initial application phase (Round 1), the PDPS will reopen, and evaluations of new Applications will be held annually approximately between May and September of each year. The Authority reserves the right to evaluate new Applications sooner and/or amend the evaluation dates. Evaluation dates will be published on the Authority's e-tendering portal as a message or any other format which the Authority stipulates. This Living Well at Home PDPS Agreement is for use by each of the Contracting Bodies identified in the contract notice. • Lancashire County Council • NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) • Blackburn with Darwen Council Total values stated include the estimated spend of call -off from the PDPS from all contracting bodies.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • Applicants must not fall under any mandatory exclusion grounds as detailed in the full procurement documents.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Applicants must be a legal entity capable of providing health and social work services for adults.
  • Applicants must be able to provide services for Lancashire County Council, NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB), and Blackburn with Darwen Council.
  • Applicants applying for Lot 1 (Regulated Care Services) must be regulated by the Care Quality Commissioner (CQC).
  • Applicants must meet the relevant Core Specification(s) for the PDPS.
  • Applicants must meet the relevant Lot Specification(s) for each Lot they choose to apply for (Lot 1a, 1b, 1c, or Lot 2).
  • Applicants must have the resources available to carry out work in their chosen Lot(s).
  • Applicants can apply for all or any of the Lots.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Applicants must demonstrate the capability to provide Regulated Care Services (Lot 1) or Non-Regulated Support Services (Lot 2) as per the Lot Specifications.
  • Applicants applying for Lot 1 must hold current regulation by the Care Quality Commissioner (CQC).
  • Applicants must possess the necessary resources (e.g., staff, equipment, infrastructure) to deliver the services in their chosen Lot(s).
  • Applicants must meet the technical requirements detailed in the Core and Lot Specification(s) found in the full procurement documents.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Applicants must meet any financial stability and capacity requirements as detailed in the full procurement documents.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Applications must be submitted for a place on the Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS).
  • Applicants must submit their application via the Authority's e-tendering portal, accessible through the provided link: https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/living-well-at-home-pdps/.
  • Applications for the initial phase (Round 1) must be submitted by the deadline: 2035-07-31 00:00:00.
  • New applications will be accepted annually, with evaluations typically held between May and September each year.
  • Applicants must monitor the Authority's e-tendering portal for updated evaluation dates or changes.
  • Applicants must ensure their application addresses the Core and Lot Specification(s) for their chosen Lots.

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Summary:
This document is a contract notice from Lancashire County Council establishing a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS) for adult health and social care services, divided into regulated and non-regulated lots, inviting providers to apply for a place on this open system.

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender establishes a comprehensive Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System for adult health and social care services, demonstrating good transparency and fairness through its open and continuous application process. While basic information is clear and consistent, the provided summary defers critical details like full specifications and evaluation criteria to external documents, impacting completeness and clarity.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender outlines a legally sound Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS) structure, clearly defining the procedure type and assigning appropriate CPV codes. The continuous application process inherent to a PDPS is compliant with procurement principles. However, the lack of explicit evaluation criteria in the provided summary, even if available in full documents, is a minor transparency concern.

Evaluation criteria not explicitly detailed in the provided summary.
Clarity80/100

The description of the PDPS, its purpose, and the division into lots is clear and unambiguous. The AI-extracted requirements are well-categorized and understandable. However, the frequent deferral to 'full procurement documents' for detailed specifications and the absence of explicit evaluation criteria in the summary reduce the overall clarity of the provided information.

Detailed specifications and evaluation criteria are deferred to external documents.
No explicit evaluation criteria specified in the provided text.
Completeness70/100

The tender provides all essential basic information, including title, organization, reference, estimated value, duration, and CPV code. While high-level requirements are defined, the full details of core and lot specifications, financial requirements, and the precise evaluation methodology are not included in the provided text, requiring access to external documents.

Detailed specifications and financial requirements are not fully present in the provided text.
Evaluation criteria are not explicitly defined in the provided text.
Fairness85/100

The PDPS model, characterized by an open arrangement with no restrictions on the number of service providers and continuous application phases, inherently promotes high fairness and equal access. E-procurement is enabled, and requirements appear generic. The disclosed value and reasonable deadlines for a PDPS further enhance fairness, despite the summary's lack of explicit evaluation criteria.

Evaluation criteria not explicitly detailed in the provided summary, potentially impacting full transparency for initial review.
Practicality65/100

Electronic submission is clearly supported, and a direct URL to procurement documents is provided, enhancing accessibility. The duration is specified, and financing information is available. However, the repeated need to consult external documents for full details reduces the practicality of relying solely on the provided summary. The 'contract start date' is not explicitly defined, which is typical for a PDPS but can be an ambiguity.

Reliance on external documents for full practical details.
Contract start date not explicitly defined for the PDPS.
Data Consistency90/100

The key fields are largely populated, and the data points such as estimated value, duration, and submission deadline are logical and consistent with the nature of a long-term PDPS. There are no reported disputes or suspensions. Minor N/A codes for procedure type are negligible.

Sustainability50/100

The tender's core purpose, providing 'health and social work services' for adults, inherently addresses significant social aspects. However, the documentation does not explicitly include specific green procurement criteria, innovation focus, or broader social value clauses beyond the service provision itself.

No explicit green procurement criteria.
No explicit innovation focus.

Strengths

Open and continuous Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS) promotes broad market access.
Clear division of services into regulated and non-regulated lots.
High estimated value and long duration indicate a significant, stable opportunity.
E-procurement enabled for efficient submission.
Inherent strong social purpose of the services.

Concerns

Lack of explicit evaluation criteria in the provided summary.
Reliance on external documents for detailed specifications and financial requirements.
Ambiguity regarding the 'Required: No' status for the main PDF document.
No explicit green procurement or innovation focus.
Contract start date is not clearly defined for the PDPS.

Recommendations

1. Ensure all detailed specifications, financial requirements, and explicit evaluation criteria are easily accessible and clearly signposted within the main tender portal.
2. Clarify the status of the 'Official PDF Version' document and its role in the application process.
3. Consider integrating explicit sustainability (environmental) and innovation criteria into future iterations or call-off contracts.

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