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NOTE: This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) relating only to the engagement with interested parties, for market research purposes to inform potential future commissioning activity. This is not a procurement process at this stage. Scotland Excel are seeking information from care providers of residential care services for adults to help inform national commissioning, contracting and purchasing arrangements.

The Scottish Government has commissioned Scotland Excel to undertake research and development work on a national approach to commissioning and procurement of alcohol and drug residential rehabilitation services. This work is part of a national programme of work involving a range of statutory and non-statutory partners. Following previous market research in July 2022 and January/February 2023, we are seeking further engagement with both current providers of residential rehabilitation services and those who may be interested in providing services in the future to inform development of a proposed national flexible framework agreement, in particular the proposed service and commercial requirements which may form part of the agreement. This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) relating to the engagement with interested parties, to assist with development. This is not a procurement process at this stage.

NOTE: The Prior Information Notice (PIN) and the additional information relates to a consultation exercise only. Scotland Excel have developed and currently manages a framework for Care at Home and Supported Living Services collectively referred to as Care and Support Services on behalf of Scottish Local Authorities. The current arrangement is due to expire on 31 March 2024. Councils/Health and Social Care Partnerships (HSCP’s) Scotland Excel anticipate to re-tender this framework with an projected start date of 1 April 2024.

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to a new framework opportunity for the Supply & Delivery of Bread, Rolls & Bakery Products.

This framework is for the supply of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for Civic functions and for Civic sites that operate bars

Provision of asbestos surveys, analytical services and removal and disposal works. Scotland Excel is the Centre of Procurement Expertise for the local government sector in Scotland. All 32 Scottish local authorities are members and circa 90 organisations are associate members. Established in 2008, our remit is to work collaboratively with members and suppliers to raise procurement standards, secure best value for customers and to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of public sector procurement in Scotland. Scotland Excel develops and manages collaborative contracts for products, services and works where a strategic requirement is identified across our sector. For further information about our governance and set up, suppliers are referred to the following page of our website: https://home.scotland-excel.org.uk/about-us/our-governance/

This framework is for, but not limited to, the supply and delivery of street lighting materials such as LED lanterns, lanterns/luminaires, lamps, columns and maintenance components to all 32 member councils in Scotland, Tayside Contracts and Associate Members of Scotland Excel.

This Contract Notice is in relation to a new framework opportunity for the Supply, Delivery, Maintenance & Repair of Cleaning Equipment. It will provide a mechanism for local authorities so that they can procure a range of cleaning equipment which will include, but is not limited to, vacuum cleaners, scrubber dryers, sweepers, rotary machines, and carpet extractors. It will also provide for the requirements associated with the maintenance & repair of Cleaning Equipment.

This notice is for a proposed renewal framework for security services and cash collection. The purpose of this notice is to enable interested parties to engage with Scotland Excel to discuss the opportunity, marketplace and options regarding the structure of the proposed procurement. It is anticipated that the scope of the services covered under the framework will include, but not be limited to, guarding, stewarding, marshalling, key holding, mobile patrols and cash collection. Please note that at this stage the scope of the framework and its lot(s) are subject to change.

The Scottish Government has commissioned Scotland Excel to undertake research and development work on a national approach to commissioning and procurement of alcohol and drug residential rehabilitation services (which may include detoxification services). This work is part of a national programme of work involving a range of statutory and non-statutory partners. We are seeking engagement and information from both current providers of residential rehabilitation services and those who may be interested in providing services in the future to help inform development of a new national framework agreement for contracting and purchasing. This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) relating to the engagement with interested parties, to assist with development. This is not a procurement process at this stage.

This Prior Information Notice is for a proposed framework for new build residential construction. The purpose of this notice is to enable interested parties to engage with Scotland Excel to discuss the opportunity, marketplace and options regarding the structure of the proposed procurement. It is anticipated that most of the schemes under the Framework Contract will comprise of social rented properties, although Councils may use the framework for other tenure, mixed tenure and any other residential schemes with particular requirements (e.g. care homes, supported living accommodation, student accommodation, temporary accommodation). Please note that at this stage the scope of the framework and its lot(s) are subject to change.

NOTE: The Prior Information Notice and this additional information relates to a consultation exercise only. Scotland Excel has developed and currently manages a framework for Care Homes for Adults with Learning Disabilities Including Autism on behalf of Scottish Local Authorities and Associate Members. The current arrangement is due to expire on 15 September 2023. Purchasers wish Scotland Excel to re-tender this framework, with an anticipated start date of 16 September 2023. Scotland Excel would now like to invite interested parties to participate in a consultation to assist (dates to be confirmed) the development of the third-generation framework, to be titled Care Homes for Adults with Learning Disabilities Including Autism.

NOTE: This future tender is for PURCHASE of equipment not RENTAL. This PIN replaces the PIN's for Grounds Maintenance Equipment 705290 and Light and Heavy Plant 705302. This framework is anticipated to provide councils and other participating bodies with a mechanism to procure a wide range of grounds maintenance and light and heavy plant equipment. Final lotting structure has still to be determined, although it is anticipated that the requirements will cover, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of handheld equipment, self-propelled equipment, ride-on equipment, tractors, tractor mounted equipment, tractor mounted mowers, portable equipment, towed spreaders, Excavators, Pedestrian Operated Plant, Ride on Rollers, Towed Equipment, Static Plant, Forklifts/telehandlers, Trailers, Loaders, Dumpers, Dozers, Pavers, Planers, Mechanical chip spreaders, Bond coat sprayers, Mobile pothole fillers and Pressure washers.

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to a renewal framework opportunity for Road Signage Materials. It is anticipated that the scope of the materials covered under the framework will include, but is not limited to, permanent road signage, temporary road signage, sign posts, electrical road signage, and associated products.

NOTE: The Prior Information Notice and this additional information relates to a survey exercise only. Supply and Delivery of Community Meals Anticipated development of a fourth-generation national framework agreement for supply and delivery of community meals, which may include frozen or hot meals delivered to people in their own homes or to local authority nominated premises. This notice includes a survey for interested suppliers, please see Section "VI.3" for the survey link and additional detail.

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is being published by Scotland Excel for the purposes of informing potential service providers of the envisaged upcoming opportunity to join the National Flexible Framework for Care and Support Services (1318). Care and Support Services (encompassing Care at Home and Supported Living Services) will support people to achieve the best possible quality of life, in terms of their personal aspirations, choices and abilities, that enables them to live independently and safely within their own home for as long as practicable. Scotland Excel currently manages this framework on behalf of Scottish local authorities. The Flexible Framework allows for New Entrants to be admitted, as providers, after it has been established. Following award, successful providers will also be able to add new services and locations to their service offering in accordance with the terms of the Flexible Framework. This notice serves to inform potential Tenderers that Scotland Excel envisage publishing a tender opportunity, currently anticipated to be during (and no earlier than) November 2022, subject to demand. If the Flexible Framework is reopened, the services awarded from this exercise will be offered a joining date of 1 April 2023. THIS EXERCISE WILL BE CONDUCTED ON PUBLIC CONTRACTS SCOTLAND - all documentation will be published with the contract notice, and made available on this website. Potential Tenderers are advised to monitor Public Contracts Scotland on a regular basis if they wish to access and/or participate in this opportunity.

This framework is anticipated to provide councils and other participating bodies with a mechanism to procure a wide range of grounds maintenance equipment. Final lotting structure has still to be determined, although it is anticipated that the requirements will cover, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of hand held equipment, self-propelled equipment, ride-on equipment, towed equipment, tractors, used tractors, tractor mounted equipment, tractor mounted mowers, portable equipment, hand held equipment, tractor mounted equipment, towed spreaders.

This framework is anticipated to provide councils and other participating bodies with a mechanism to procure a wide range of Light and Heavy Plant. Final lotting structure has still to be determined, although it is anticipated that the requirements will cover, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Excavators, Pedestrian Operated Plant, Ride On Rollers, Towed Equipment, Static Plant, Forklifts/telehandlers, Trailers, Loaders, Dumpers, Dozers, Pavers, Planers, Mechanical chip spreaders, Bond coat sprayers, Mobile pot hole fillers and Pressure washers.

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for the Supply, Delivery and Installation of Presentation and Audio Visual Equipment, on behalf of the 32 local authorities in Scotland. The tender is likely to include, but not limited to interactive boards, projectors, television screens, audio equipment. The framework will mainly service the Education departments but may service other departments within the local authorities. The framework may also be available to Scotland Excel associate members and other public sector organisations, further information will be available within the contract notice and tender document which will be available in due course.

It is anticipated that the scope of materials covered in this framework will include, but not limited to; - Electrical materials including cable and cable management, wiring and accessories, circuit protection, heating and water heating, ventilation, safety detectors and thermostats, lamps and light fittings and accessories. - Building and timber materials including timber doors, sheet and timber materials, timber fencing, laminated wall panels, building materials and roofing materials. - Plumbing and heating materials including boilers, external and internal piping, water storage, sanitary ware, basins, and showers. - Trade materials including Power tools, general tools, ironmongery and paint and paint sundries. - Road maintenance materials including pedestrian safety barriers, drainage products, concrete products, line marking and anti skid, bollards and verge markers, traffic management items, and miscellaneous road products.