UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

Falkirk Council are seeking to invite Passenger Vehicle Operators to participate in a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) which will be used to procure transport related "service contracts" operated by Public Service Vehicles (PSV) including subsidised local bus services, home to school transport, and other education transport. It is anticipated that the DPS will run for a period of 10 years and that mini-competitions will be run under it. Organisations applying for this DPS should note that in some circumstances there will not be a minimum of 10 days given to respond to mini-competitions.

The first strand Service is a short term rehabilitation, reablement and assessment service for Service Users at risk of requiring long term residential/nursing care or to prevent hospitalisation. The second strand is to promptly facilitate the discharge from hospital of in-patients or those presenting for emergency care who have been assessed as clinically fit for discharge but who may, following a further home based assessment, be found to have a need for reablement or rehabilitation and a requirement for short term or longer term support in order to remain at home. In both cases the Provider will work closely with the Service User, family carers, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, other health professionals and known community networks to facilitate a support plan that allows Service Users to remain within their homes.

The Council intends to appoint a provider of land referencing services to assist with identifying parties who require to be provided with notification of the Scheme.

Falkirk Council are seeking to invite Passenger Vehicle Operators to participate in a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) which will be used to procure transport related "service contracts" operated by Public Service Vehicles (PSV) including subsidised local bus services, home to school transport, and other education transport. It is anticipated that the DPS will run for a period of 10 years and that mini-competitions will be run under it. Organisations applying for this DPS should note that in some circumstances there will not be a minimum of 10 days given to respond to mini-competitions.

The Council currently sources support at home services through its Support at Home (Home Support and Supported Living) Framework (SW/035/18) and the Scotland Excel Flexible Framework for Care & Support (1318) (the existing frameworks). This supplementary framework is designed to complement these routes. It may be used where there remains a level of unmet demand after attempts to source packages of care from the existing frameworks have been unsuccessful. Therefore participation in this supplementary framework is limited to providers who are not on the existing frameworks. The service covers both long and short term support needs and may include personal care, domestic support, housing support, social and emotional support as well as providing support to families and carers.

Lot 1 - Supply, installation, removal and re-siting of various types of bus shelters throughout the Falkirk area. Lot 2 - Repairs of bus shelters throughout the Falkirk area.

The Council propose to enter into a Framework Agreement for Scaffolding Hire and Inspection Services to Falkirk Council Housing Properties. The scope includes the provision, erecting, handover, maintaining and dismantling of on-hire scaffolding, to Falkirk Council Housing properties, in addition to separately undertaking tests and inspections of this scaffolding. The Framework Agreement will be awarded on a Lot by Lot basis. The Authority at all times reserves the right to award all, some, part or none of the Lots. The framework consists of 2 Lots; it is intended that up to 5 Contractors per Lot are to be appointed. Lots - Lot 1 Scaffolding Hire - approximate framework term Lot Value 4 680 000 GBP (95%) Lot 2 Scaffold Inspection and Tie Testing - approximate framework term Lot Value 240 000 GBP(5%)

Delivery and Management of Recycling Containers and Sacks to houses and commercial premises on an as and when required basis within Falkirk Council area. Repair of these containers as appropriate. Please note this is not for supply of containers.

The Council is seeking services which will manage, treat and dispose of residual municipal and bulky waste in a safe, responsible and compliant manner, which excludes landfilling from 1 January 2026.

Falkirk Council intends to appoint suitably experienced cleaning providers for the provision of cleaning services for properties, communal areas, and kitchens at various sites within the local authority area.

Delayed discharges are rising to unacceptable levels due to care, including care at home, being unavailable. Remaining unnecessarily in hospital after treatment is complete can lead to rapid deterioration in physical and mental well-being, particularly in people with dementia. In addition, the occupancy of acute hospital beds by those who no longer need clinical care means these beds will not be available to those who do need them. The aim of the service is to support significant reductions in the number of people delayed in discharge from hospital until more appropriate care and support is available. Short term assessment care will have a clear focus on rehabilitation, recovery and recuperation in a Care Home environment within the Falkirk Council area.

Falkirk Council wishes to undertake a tendering process to enter into a framework agreement with suitably experienced contractors for the provision of Temporary Traffic Management Services at various sites within the Falkirk Council area of operations.

A short term residential care unit based in the Falkirk Council area providing residential short breaks for children and young people with complex health needs as a result of disability. All Bidders must meet the minimum criteria set out in Section III.1.4) Objective rules and criteria for participation. Organisations that meet these minimum criteria set out in Section III.1.4) can participate by following the instructions set out within Section II.2.4 Description of the Procurement. Falkirk Council reserves the right to open up this Framework Agreement to new entrants that meet the minimum criteria. The framework will only open up if Falkirk Council identifies a need to expand services to meet demand or to respond to the choice of service users. Please note that Service User and/or Carer choice will be a principle factor in booking bed places subject to budget approval. Please note TUPE may apply

Various Multi Trade works on Voids properties within the Falkirk Council area of operation. Please refer to ITT documentation and appendices

Installation of Kitchens and Bathrooms Lot 1 - Installation of Kitchens (8M Approx) Lot 2 - Installation of Bathrooms (2.6M Approx)

Construction of c.1km of new carriageway with associated shared use path

Removal of render to external walls of 14 storey tower block, design and install rainscreen cladding. Replacement windows, new pitched roof structure and caldding

The Council seeks to commission flexible, responsive and consistently high quality services. Providers shall have the capability to work with children & young people with mental health and wellbeing needs between the ages of 5 and 24 years (26 if care experienced). Service Users may have a range of support needs including specific support requirements attributed to physical disability, learning disability, mental health difficulties, sensory impairment, communication difficulties and behaviours that may challenge. Providers shall have the ability to work with Service Users who may be reluctant to engage. The duration of the Framework is anticipated to be 2 years with the option of up to two 12 month extensions.

Falkirk Council invites tenders to quote for the provision of a garden aid scheme. The service is expected to cover approximately 4,000 gardens and these are divided into 3 geographical areas covering our 3 housing area offices.

The Council propose to enter into a Framework Agreement for the Short Term Hire of Tools and Equipment within the Falkirk Council area of operation. The scope includes the for the provision of short term on-hire power tools (with associated purchased consumables), equipment and plant to Falkirk Council. The Authority at all times reserves the right to award all, some, part or none of the single Lotted agreement. Approximate term value 412 000 GBP