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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

Contact Information

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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 for a Light Touch Dynamic Purchasing System for Homecare Services presents a clear service scope and aims. However, it suffers from significant documentation gaps and a critical data inconsistency regarding the DPS term and submission deadline, hindering transparency and fairness.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance100/100

The tender uses a Restricted procedure for a DPS, which is unusual as DPS typically allows continuous admission. The absence of explicitly stated mandatory exclusion grounds is a legal compliance concern. Full legal compliance cannot be assessed without complete tender documents.

No explicit mandatory exclusion grounds stated.
Full legal compliance cannot be assessed due to missing tender documents.
Clarity40/100

The description of service aims and technical capabilities is clear and well-defined, focusing on outcome-based, person-centred care. However, the overall clarity for bidders is severely compromised by the lack of full tender documents, financial requirements, and evaluation criteria.

Lack of comprehensive tender documents creates ambiguity for bidders.
Absence of specific financial requirements and evaluation criteria reduces clarity.
Completeness75/100

The tender information provided is incomplete. Crucial elements such as full tender documents, specific financial requirements, and detailed evaluation criteria are missing. The contract duration is also ambiguously presented in relation to the submission deadline.

No full tender documents attached or available.
Missing specific financial requirements.
Fairness80/100

While the technical requirements appear generic and not tailored, the absence of explicit mandatory exclusion grounds, financial requirements, and especially evaluation criteria makes it impossible for bidders to understand the basis of selection, potentially compromising fairness and equal treatment.

Lack of evaluation criteria prevents fair assessment of bids.
Absence of explicit mandatory exclusion grounds and financial requirements impacts transparency and fairness.
Practicality20/100

The DPS model is practical for ongoing homecare services. However, the critical inconsistency between the DPS term end date and the submission deadline makes the tender impractical and confusing for potential suppliers. The lack of e-submission also indicates an outdated process.

Critical inconsistency between DPS term end date and submission deadline makes the tender impractical.
No e-submission system indicated, which is less efficient for modern procurement.
Data Consistency100/100

There is a critical data inconsistency: the DPS Agreement is stated to be for an initial term until 31 December 2026, which is the exact same date as the overall submission deadline. This makes the tender illogical, as new suppliers would be applying to join a system on the day it is set to expire.

Critical inconsistency: DPS term ends on the same date as the overall submission deadline (2026-12-31).
Sustainability25/100

The inclusion of 'Social Criteria' is a positive aspect, indicating consideration for social sustainability. However, the automated check flags 'Not green procurement', suggesting a lack of explicit environmental sustainability requirements.

Lack of explicit green procurement requirements.

Strengths

Clear description of service aims and scope for homecare services.
Utilizes a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), suitable for continuous service provision.
Focus on outcome-based, person-centred care model.
Inclusion of Social Criteria as a procurement characteristic.
Estimated value of the contract is disclosed.

Concerns

Critical data inconsistency: DPS term ends on the same date as the overall submission deadline (2026-12-31), making the tender illogical.
Significant lack of comprehensive documentation, including full tender documents, specific financial requirements, and evaluation criteria.
Absence of explicit evaluation criteria, hindering transparency and fair competition.
No e-submission system indicated, which is an outdated and less efficient procurement practice.
Missing explicit mandatory exclusion grounds, which are a legal requirement.

Recommendations

1. Urgently clarify and correct the DPS term end date in relation to the submission deadline to ensure logical and practical operation of the system.
2. Provide all necessary tender documentation, including detailed instructions, mandatory exclusion grounds, specific financial requirements, and comprehensive evaluation criteria, to ensure transparency and legal compliance.
3. Implement an electronic submission system to streamline the application process and align with modern procurement best practices.

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