UK

Social and other specific services – public contracts - Call for competition

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 23/07/2020

Expire date: 17/08/2020

External Reference: 2020-512171

TED Reference: 2020/S 144-356061

Social and other specific services – public contracts - Call for competition

Social and other specific services – public contracts

Prior information notice - This notice is a call for competition

Services

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

NHS England and NHS Improvement
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Quarry House, Quarry Hill
Leeds
LS2 7UE
UK
Contact person: Camilla Ball, Head of Procurement
E-mail: agcsu.southprocurement@nhs.net
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://www.england.nhs.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.england.nhs.uk/

I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=33774&B=UK
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
electronically via:  https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=33774&B=UK
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Health

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Lived Experiences Services Framework (WINDOW 1)
Reference number:  NHSE&I/LET/AS/40573
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

85000000  -  Health and social work services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSE&I) (known as the Commissioners) are seeking suitably qualified Providers to join a new Framework for Lived Experiences. This project is being supported and run by NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU). A Glossary has been included within the published tender and Providers are encouraged to read this to ensure this notice is understood. You can access the tender free of charge with no commitment to respond. This is WINDOW 1. Other Windows are anticipated at later dates and are to be confirmed. The Framework is currently being advertised to Providers who are or can provide Lived Experience Services in the following specialties:
Lot 1 - Health and Justice sector
Lot 2 - Armed Forces sector
Lot 3 - Sexual Assault Services
Lot 4 - Children & Young person’s services
Although other Windows are expected, Providers are encouraged to Apply now so as to be able to take part in following Call-off procedures.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 1.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
Tenders may be submitted for  all lots
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Health and Justice sector
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

85000000  -  Health and social work services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
England only
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

This framework will be used to obtain service provision from in the future via “call-offs”; It is anticipated that “call-offs” (mini-competitions and direct awards, where allowed) would be undertaken to engage these then Framework Members in providing services. These “call-offs” would include further descriptions of the exact services to be commissioned.
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 1.00  GBP
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract or the framework agreement

Start: 01/11/2020  /  End: 31/10/2024
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Armed Forces sector
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

85000000  -  Health and social work services
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

This framework will be used to obtain service provision from in the future via “call-offs”; It is anticipated that “call-offs” (mini-competitions and direct awards, where allowed) would be undertaken to engage these then Framework Members in providing services. These “call-offs” would include further descriptions of the exact services to be commissioned.
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract or the framework agreement

Start: 01/11/2020  /  End: 31/10/2024
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Sexual Assault services
Lot No:  3
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

85000000  -  Health and social work services
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

This framework will be used to obtain service provision from in the future via “call-offs”; It is anticipated that “call-offs” (mini-competitions and direct awards, where allowed) would be undertaken to engage these then Framework Members in providing services. These “call-offs” would include further descriptions of the exact services to be commissioned.
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract or the framework agreement

Start: 01/11/2020  /  End: 31/10/2024
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Children & Young person’s services
Lot No:  4
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

85000000  -  Health and social work services
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

This framework will be used to obtain service provision from in the future via “call-offs”; It is anticipated that “call-offs” (mini-competitions and direct awards, where allowed) would be undertaken to engage these then Framework Members in providing services. These “call-offs” would include further descriptions of the exact services to be commissioned.
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1)

Conditions for participation

III.1.4)

Objective rules and criteria for participation

List and brief description of rules and criteria: To register on the portal:
» https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK
» From the portal Home Page, click the “New Supplier Registration” link on the left if you have not registered before, or log in on the right if your organisation is already registered (please note the portal will not allow multiple registrations for the same organisation so if your company already has log in details, these must be utilised)
» By registering, or logging in you are accepting the terms & conditions for using the portal
If you require technical support in submitting your expression of interest, please contact:
• uksupport@eu-supply.com
• 0800 840 2050 during working hours ONLY (08.00 to 17.00).
III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

III.2.2)

Contract performance conditions

Main criteria published in tender.
Guarantees as to Performance and Financing of Service Contracts that are purchased via this framework may be required by the Contracting Authority.

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Form of procedure

Open procedure
IV.1.3)

Information about framework agreement

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.11)

Main features of the award procedure

Providers must Apply to be a Framework Member as stated in the Tender Documentation, by satisfactory (deemed by evaluation by the Contracting Authority) completion of the specified Qualification Questionnaire.
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.1)

Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S: 2020/S 112-273028
IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate / Time limit for receipt of expressions of interest

Date:  17/08/2020
Local time:  17:00
IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

Arden & GEM Commissioning Support Unit
60 East Street, St Johns House
Leicester
LE1 6NB
UK
E-mail: agcsu.southprocurement@nhs.net

VI.4.2)

Body responsible for mediation procedures

Arden & GEM Commissioning Support Unit
60 East Street, St Johns House
Leicester
LE1 6NB
UK
E-mail: agcsu.southprocurement@nhs.net

VI.4.4)

Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

Arden & GEM Commissioning Support Unit
60 East Street, St Johns House
Leicester
LE1 6NB
UK
E-mail: agcsu.southprocurement@nhs.net