As this requirement is being undertaken through the Light Touch regime, this framework will be for a 3-year period.
United Kingdom-Newport: Social work and related services
2016/S 052-086129
Contract notice
Services
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)Name and addresses
Civic Centre
Newport
NP20 4UR
UNITED KINGDOM
Contact person: Joanne James
Telephone: +44 1633656656
E-mail: joanneclaire.james@newport.gov.uk
NUTS code: UKL21Internet address(es):Main address: www.newport.gov.ukAddress of the buyer profile: http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0273
I.1)Name and addresses
Pontypool
NP4 6YB
UNITED KINGDOM
Contact person: Maria Evans
E-mail: maria.evans@torfaen.gov.uk
NUTS code: UKL16Internet address(es):Main address: http://www.torfaen.gov.uk
I.1)Name and addresses
Ystrad Mynach
CF82 7PG
UNITED KINGDOM
Contact person: Vivian Daye
E-mail: dayev@caerphilly.gov.uk
NUTS code: UKL16Internet address(es):Main address: http://www.caerphilly.gov.uk
I.1)Name and addresses
Ebbw Vale
NP23 6XP
UNITED KINGDOM
Contact person: Ros Morgan
E-mail: ros.morgan@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk
NUTS code: UKL16Internet address(es):Main address: http://www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk
I.2)Joint procurement
I.3)Communication
I.4)Type of the contracting authority
I.5)Main activity
Section II: Object
II.1.1)Title:
Provision of Advocacy and Preventative Social Care Services in Newport.
II.1.2)Main CPV code
II.1.3)Type of contract
II.1.4)Short description:
Newport City Council (hereby referred to as the Council) invites tenders in accordance with the performance specification within the tender document to establish a framework for:
a) Advocacy;
Preventative Care Services:
b) Carer Respite and Response;
c) Community Support and Befriending;
d) Information, Advice and Assistance;
e) Relevant Persons Representatives and Appropriate Adults.
Bids can be submitted by single providers and consortiums. Bidders can submit a bid for a single lot, a number of lots or all lots.
For the avoidance of doubt this procurement falls under the Light Touch Regime and as such is governed by Regulations 74-77
Note: the authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales athttp://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=41868
II.1.5)Estimated total value
II.1.6)Information about lots
Lots 1 to 4.
II.2.1)Title:
Provision of Carers Respite and Response Support.
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)Place of performance
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
A Carer Respite and Response Service which is defined under this framework, as a service that supports unpaid carers by giving them respite from their caring role. The actual value of this service for Newport is 140 000 GBP per annum exclusive of VAT. The value provided in the estimated value below includes an approximate total value of the service if all authorities listed wished to use the framework.
II.2.5)Award criteria
II.2.6)Estimated value
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
As this procurement is being undertaken through the Light Touch regime the framework period will be 3 years with an extension of 2 years, year upon year.
II.2.10)Information about variants
II.2.11)Information about options
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
II.2.1)Title:
Provision of Community Support and Befriending Services.
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)Place of performance
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
Community Support and Befriending services which are defined under this contract, as services that offer support that enable people:
a) to be independent
b) to be healthy and active
c) to be happy and do the things that make them happy
d) to contribute towards their social life and can be with the people that they choose
e) to feel valued in society
f) to learn and develop to their full potential
g) to engage and make a contribution in their community
h) to contribute to, and enjoy safe and healthy relationships
The actual value of this service for Newport is 140 000 GBP per annum exclusive of VAT. The value provided in the estimated value below includes an approximate total expenditure for the service if all authorities listed wished to use the framework.
II.2.5)Award criteria
II.2.6)Estimated value
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
As this procurement is being undertaken through the Light Touch regime the framework will be for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for 2 years, year upon year.
II.2.10)Information about variants
II.2.11)Information about options
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
II.2.1)Title:
Provision of Information Advice and Assistance Services.
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)Place of performance
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
Information, Advice and Assistance (IAA) services which are defined under this framework as services which offer information and advice relating to accessing care and support:
Information — prompt and accurate information to enable an individual to make an informed choice about their wellbeing.
Advice — working jointly with the individual to discuss what is important to them and what they want to achieve; considering options and reaching agreement on the way forward through a proportionate assessment.
Assistance — ensuring action is taken that will assist the individual to access appropriate care and support, or support in the case of a carer.
The actual value of this service for Newport is 100 000 GBP per annum exclusive of VAT. The value provided in the estimated value below includes an approximate total expenditure for the service if all authorities listed wished to use the framework.
II.2.5)Award criteria
II.2.6)Estimated value
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
As this procurement is being undertaken through the Light Touch regime the framework will be for a 3-year period with an option to extend for 2 years, year upon year.
II.2.10)Information about variants
II.2.11)Information about options
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
II.2.1)Title:
Provision of Relevant Persons Representatives and Appropriate Adult Services.
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)Place of performance
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
Relevant Persons Representatives (RPR) and Appropriate Adult services which are defined under this framework as:
A Relevant Person being a person deprived of their liberty subject to standard authorisations under the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
An Appropriate Adult (AA) are responsible for protecting (or ‘safeguarding’) the rights and welfare of a mentally vulnerable adults who are either detained by police or are interviewed under caution voluntarily.
The actual value of this service per annum for all authorities listed is:
18 000 GBP AA and 7 000 GBP RPR (Newport)
6 000 GBP(Torfaen)*
6 000 GBP (Caerphilly)*
4 000 GBP (Blaenau Gwent)*
The values are exclusive of VAT.
II.2.5)Award criteria
II.2.6)Estimated value
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
As this procurement is being undertaken through the Light Touch regime the framework period for a 3-year period with an extension of 2 years, year upon year.
II.2.10)Information about variants
II.2.11)Information about options
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
II.2.1)Title:
Provision of Advocacy Services.
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)Place of performance
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
Advocacy services” are services which provide assistance (by way of representation or otherwise) to persons for purposes relating to their care and support. A more detailed specification for this service can be found in the ITT. The actual value of the service for Newport is 75 000 GBP per annum exclusive of VAT. The value provided in the estimated value below includes an approximate total value of the service if all authorities listed wished to use the framework.
II.2.5)Award criteria
II.2.6)Estimated value
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
As this requirement is being undertaken through the Light Touch regime, this framework will be for a 3-year period with an option to extend for 2 years, year upon year.
II.2.10)Information about variants
II.2.11)Information about options
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1.2)Economic and financial standing
III.1.3)Technical and professional ability
III.2.2)Contract performance conditions:
Please see the specification within the ITT for each of the services required.
III.2.3)Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1.1)Type of procedure
IV.1.3)Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
IV.1.8)Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
IV.2.2)Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
IV.2.4)Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted:
IV.2.6)Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
IV.2.7)Conditions for opening of tenders
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1)Information about recurrence
The initial expiry date for this requirement is 31.5.2019. However if the two year extension is taken, then the expiry date will be 31.5.2021. It should be noted that the successful providers will be informed if the extension is to be taken 6 months prior to the expiry date.
VI.2)Information about electronic workflows
VI.3)Additional information:
Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender
1. Register your company on the etenderwales portal (this is only required once)
— Browse to the eSourcing Portal: www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
— Click the ‘Suppliers register here’ link
— Agree to the terms and conditions and click ‘continue’
— Enter your correct business and user details
— Note the username you chose and click ‘Save’ when complete
— You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure)
2. Express an Interest in the Project
— Login to the portal with the username/password
— Click the ‘ITTs Open to All Suppliers’ link. (These are Invitation to Tenders open to any registered supplier)
— Click on the relevant ITT (itt_53604)to access the content.
— Click the ‘Express Interest’ button in the ‘Actions’ box on the page.
— This will move the ITT into your ‘My ITTs’ page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only)
— Click on the ITT code to access the content
3. Responding to the tender
— You can now choose to ‘Create Response’ or ‘Decline to Respond’ (please give a reason if declining)
— You can now use the ‘Messages’ function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification
— Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT
— There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available)
If you require any further assistance use the online help, or the BravoSolution help desk is available Mon — Fri (8:00 — 18:00) on:
— email: help@bravosolution.co.uk
— Phone: 0800 368 4852
(WA Ref:41868).
VI.4.1)Review body
Civic Centre
Newport
NP20 4UR
UNITED KINGDOM
Telephone: +44 1633656656Internet address:www.newport.gov.uk
VI.5)Date of dispatch of this notice: