Contract award notice

Information

Published

External Reference: 2022-540903

FTS Reference: 2022-031908

Contract award notice

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Cheshire Constabulary/Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire
N/A
Headquarters, Clemonds Hey, Oakmere Road,
Winsford, Cheshire
CW7 2UA
UK
Contact person: Helen Elliott
Telephone: +44 1606362063
NUTS code:  UKD6 -  Cheshire
Internet address(es):
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Public order and safety

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Enhancing Sexual Violence Education in Cheshire – High Schools – Safer Streets 4 (Primary)
Reference number:  CPA/SPU/1910
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

80000000  -  Education and training services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

This is a Contract Award Notice
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire is hoping to attract a nationally recognised provider working to prevent Violence Against Women and Girls to deliver a behavioural change programme across 72 high schools in Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Chester and Halton as part of the Safer Streets 4 scheme. (A previous contract delivered under the Safer Streets 3 scheme covered 20 high schools in Warrington and the University of Chester).
This process is to identify a provider to work with the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire to deliver innovative solutions in support of the Safer Streets 4 programme in Cheshire. The successful; supplier will work with the Local Authorities of Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire East and Halton.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.1.7)

Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT:  9000000.00  GBP
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80200000  -  Secondary education services
80310000  -  Youth education services
80320000  -  Medical education services
80330000  -  Safety education services
80340000  -  Special education services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKD6 -  Cheshire
Main site or place of performance:  
Cheshire Constabulary Policing Area
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire is hoping to attract a nationally recognised provider working to prevent Violence Against Women and Girls to deliver a behavioural change programme across 72 high schools in Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Chester and Halton as part of the Safer Streets 4 scheme. (A previous contract delivered under the Safer Streets 3 scheme covered 20 high schools in Warrington and the University of Chester).
This process is to identify a provider to work with the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire to deliver innovative solutions in support of the Safer Streets 4 programme in Cheshire. The successful; supplier will work with the Local Authorities of Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire East and Halton.
It is anticipated the successful provider will be recognised leader in this field commensurate with the ambition of this programme which is to set the standard for national good practice in the delivery of age-appropriate sexual abuse educational inputs to children to promote future safety whilst ensuring a healthy culture is developed (behavioural change). It is anticipated the provider will have a proven track record of delivery in this business area.
The timescales for the delivery of this programme are challenging as such it is anticipated that the successful provider and indeed applicants will already have aspects of this programme ready for delivery with reasonable adjustments or have the expertise available to quickly use that knowledge to develop the relevant aspects. This needs to be ready within 4 weeks of award (Oct 2022) implementation and for completion by Sept 2023. Initial value of funding is £500,000.00
The contract will have the facility to be extended up to 31st March 2026 to cover additional educational arenas, subject to funding availability up to £900,000.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Evaluation Question 1 - Ability to Deliver  /  Weighting:  35%
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Evaluation Question 2 - Project Team  /  Weighting:  15%
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Evaluation Question 3 - Engagement  /  Weighting:  20%
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Evaluation Question 4 - Value for Money  /  Weighting:  20%
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Evaluation Question 5 - Legacy/Social Value  /  Weighting:  10%
Cost criterion  -  Name:  See Evaluation Question 4 - Value for Money  /  Weighting:  0%
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
The contract will have the facility to be extended up to 31st March 2026 to cover additional educational arenas, subject to funding availability.
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.2.14)

Additional information

The Budget for the initial period of this contract is approx. £500,000, the contract notice has value has been set at £900,00 to provide the facility to be extended up to 31st March 2026 to cover additional educational arenas, subject to funding availability.

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Open procedure
IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.1)

Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the FTS: 2022/S 000-024546

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 1

Title: Enhancing Sexual Violence Education in Cheshire – High Schools – Safer Streets 4 (Primary)

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

25/10/2022
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  2
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States:  0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  2
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

LimeCulture Community Interest Company
07667756
The Coach House
Hale
WA15 8DX
UK
Telephone: +44 2036330018
NUTS code:  UKD61 -  Warrington

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  500000.00  GBP
Total value of the contract/lot:  470000.00  GBP

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

High Court
Manchester
UK