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Light Touch Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Homecare Services to Rutland County Council

Tender Overview

ORGANIZATION

Rutland County Council

LOCATION

Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

VALUE

£6,920,000

DEADLINE

December 31, 2026 at 12:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

85000000

REFERENCE

031867-2022

Project Timeline

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Original Tender Description

The Council wishes to invite bidders to register as a supplier on a light touch Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the supply of services in respect of Homecare for Rutland County Council clients located in the district of Rutland. The overall aims of the Service are: to enable people who need care to be as independent, active and safe as possible; to prevent, delay or reduce people's care needs, so far as possible; and to work in an integrated, person-centred way. The scope of services to be provided in the DPS are as follows: - The Service will provide personal support and care within individuals' homes using an outcome-based personalised care model for those service users assessed as needing packages of care for short-, medium- or long-term duration, including as part of a care package of respite for a service user's carers. - The Service will also provide support for individuals to undertake appropriate activities and access social and community networks to maintain or regain their contact with the wider community where this is identified within their care and support plan. - The Service shall be responsive, flexible, reliable and maintain a person's dignity and respect at all times. The Services shall be accessible and delivered with understanding and without discrimination. - The support must be delivered in a person-centred way which is strength based and enabling. It must deliver all care in a way that encourages and supports Service Users to retain and regain independence whilst managing risk factors. - The Service must be provided in a way that supports the Service User's social, spiritual and emotional, as well as healthcare, needs This DPS Agreement is for an initial term of four years (until 31 December 2026) with an option to extend on an annual basis, depending on the Council's needs. There will be no guaranteed work under the DPS. This notice is to advertise and invite applications for Round 2 onwards. A notice was published to advertise and invite applications for Round 1 (2022/S 000-028284) Key project dates are: - Deadline for supplier questions (for Round 2) - 12 noon on 15th November 2022. For future rounds, the deadline for questions will be one week before the submission of applications. - Deadline for Submission of Selection - Questionnaire/Applications (the "deadline") (Round 2 only) - 12 noon on 22nd November 2022 - Questionnaire/Applications (the "deadline") (Round 3 only) - 12 noon on 5th December 2022 - Future Rounds (from Round 4 onwards) will take place every 3 months; information will be provided via a message on ProContract (East Mids tenders) The contract dates of the DPS are 01/01/2023 to 31/12/2026. To obtain more information and to express an interest in this project, suppliers must register on the East Mids tendering portal: https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are explicitly stated in the provided information.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Suppliers must be capable of providing services to clients located within the district of Rutland.
  • Suppliers must register on the East Mids tendering portal (https://www.eastmidstenders.org/).
  • Bidders must successfully pass the Selection Questionnaire/Application stage.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to provide personal support and care within individuals' homes.
  • Capability to deliver services using an outcome-based personalised care model.
  • Ability to provide care packages for short-, medium-, or long-term durations.
  • Capability to provide care as part of a respite package for service user's carers.
  • Ability to support individuals in undertaking appropriate activities and accessing social and community networks.
  • Services must be responsive, flexible, reliable, and maintain a person's dignity and respect at all times.
  • Services must be accessible and delivered with understanding and without discrimination.
  • Support must be delivered in a person-centred, strength-based, and enabling way.
  • Ability to deliver all care in a way that encourages and supports Service Users to retain and regain independence whilst managing risk factors.
  • Capability to provide support that addresses the Service User's social, spiritual, emotional, and healthcare needs.
  • Ability to deliver services within the geographical district of Rutland.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • No specific financial requirements are explicitly stated in the provided information.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Register on the East Mids tendering portal (https://www.eastmidstenders.org/) to obtain more information and express interest.
  • Submit a Selection Questionnaire/Application.
  • Submit applications for Round 2 by 12 noon on 22nd November 2022.
  • Submit applications for Round 3 by 12 noon on 5th December 2022.
  • Submit applications for future rounds (from Round 4 onwards) according to deadlines provided via a message on ProContract (future rounds take place every 3 months).
  • Submit any supplier questions by the specified deadline (e.g., 12 noon on 15th November 2022 for Round 2, or one week before the submission of applications for future rounds).

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Summary:
Rutland County Council invites suppliers to join a Light Touch Dynamic Purchasing System for providing person-centred homecare services, including personal support and community access, with applications accepted on a rolling basis.

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Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender establishes a Light Touch Dynamic Purchasing System for homecare services, demonstrating good clarity in service description and strong social criteria, but is significantly hampered by the absence of explicit evaluation criteria, financial requirements, and mandatory exclusion grounds.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance65/100

The tender correctly identifies the procedure as a Light Touch Dynamic Purchasing System and assigns an appropriate CPV code. The rolling nature of a DPS generally ensures reasonable application periods. However, the lack of explicitly stated mandatory exclusion grounds and evaluation criteria in the provided information represents a significant compliance risk regarding transparency and equal treatment.

No specific mandatory exclusion grounds explicitly stated.
No evaluation criteria specified.
Clarity60/100

The description of the service aims and scope is clear and well-detailed, outlining the person-centred approach and types of care. However, the overall clarity for bidders is severely compromised by the absence of explicit evaluation criteria, specific financial requirements, and mandatory exclusion grounds, making it difficult to understand the full bidding landscape.

No evaluation criteria specified.
No specific financial requirements explicitly stated.
Completeness60/100

Basic information such as title, organization, reference, estimated value, and contract duration are well-defined. However, the tender is incomplete due to the critical omission of explicit evaluation criteria, specific financial requirements, and mandatory exclusion grounds. Additionally, only one document summary out of four total documents was provided, suggesting potential gaps in accessible documentation.

No evaluation criteria specified.
No specific financial requirements explicitly stated.
Fairness50/100

The use of a Dynamic Purchasing System with rolling applications and support for e-procurement generally promotes fair access. The technical requirements appear generic and not tailored. However, the critical absence of explicit evaluation criteria severely undermines fairness and transparency, as bidders cannot understand the basis for selection, potentially leading to arbitrary decisions.

No evaluation criteria specified, significantly impacting transparency and fairness.
Practicality80/100

The tender demonstrates good practicality by supporting e-procurement through a dedicated portal, providing a clear contract start date (01/01/2023), and specifying the duration (until 31/12/2026 with extension options). The estimated value is also disclosed.

Data Consistency85/100

The key fields are largely populated, and dates for the DPS contract and past rounds are logical and consistent with the nature of a DPS. There are no reported disputes or suspensions. Minor inconsistencies noted in automated checks (e.g., 'No e-submission' vs. 'E-Procurement' characteristic) appear to be issues with the automated check rather than the tender data itself.

Sustainability70/100

The tender explicitly includes 'Social Criteria' and emphasizes a person-centred, dignified, and non-discriminatory approach to care, addressing social aspects effectively. However, there is no explicit mention of green procurement initiatives or innovation focus.

No explicit mention of green procurement.
No explicit innovation focus.

Strengths

Clear and detailed description of service aims and scope.
Utilizes a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for flexible supplier onboarding.
Strong emphasis on social criteria and person-centred care.
Value disclosed and e-procurement supported.
Contract duration and key dates are specified.

Concerns

Critical absence of explicit evaluation criteria.
Lack of explicitly stated mandatory exclusion grounds.
No specific financial requirements are detailed.
Only one document summary provided out of four total documents.
Potential for lack of transparency due to missing key criteria.

Recommendations

1. Publish comprehensive evaluation criteria to ensure transparency and fairness for all bidders.
2. Clearly state all mandatory exclusion grounds and specific financial requirements within the tender documentation.
3. Ensure all relevant tender documents are accessible and summarized for bidders to provide a complete overview.

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