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Contract notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 21/03/2023

External Reference: 2023-594991

FTS Reference: 2023-004702

Contract notice

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Cheshire Constabulary on behalf of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire
N/A
Headquarters, Clemonds Hey, Oakmere Road,
Winsford, Cheshire
CW7 2UA
UK
Contact person: Laura Edwards
Telephone: +44 1606363853
E-mail: laura.edwards@cheshire.pnn.police.uk
NUTS code:  UKD6 -  Cheshire
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.cheshire.police.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/33132

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=60245&B=BLUELIGHT
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=60245&B=BLUELIGHT
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

Public order and safety

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Delivery of a Custody Intervention & CARA Programme for Domestic Abuse Perpetrators
Reference number:  CPA/SPU/2057P
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

85000000  -  Health and social work services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire (PCC) is looking for a supplier to undertake:
1. Custody Intervention - provide specialist Domestic Abuse support within each of the 3 custody suites, 7 days a week.
2. CARA Delivery - provide resources to work with the Hampton Trust to deliver Project CARA across Cheshire as an intervention for domestic abuse offenders.
The PCC has submitted a grant application to the Home Office to secure funds to deliver this programme. The submission deadline for the application is 17th February 2023. In the event we are not successful in our grant application for funding, a contract will not be awarded as a result of this procurement process.
The proposed budget for the initial programme (3-year term) is £1.45m.
It is expected that the PCC will be able to put a further grant application in for a continuation of the funding after the 3 years. Therefore, a further 3 x 12-month extension periods are available in the total term.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 1900000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80000000  -  Education and training services
80521000  -  Training programme services
85300000  -  Social work and related services
85310000  -  Social work services
85320000  -  Social services
85322000  -  Community action programme
85323000  -  Community health services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKD6 -  Cheshire
Main site or place of performance:  
Cheshire. CW7 2UA
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

This process is to identify a specialist provider to work with the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire (PCC) to undertake two areas of work:
1. Custody Intervention - provide specialist Domestic Abuse support within each of the 3 custody suites, 7 days a week, for as reasonable a period as the funding allows. These workers will support front line police officers in decision making (upskilling) around Domestic Abuse perpetrators.
2. CARA Delivery - provide resources to work with the Hampton Trust to deliver Project CARA across Cheshire as an intervention for domestic abuse offenders, both male and female who have received a Conditional Caution (soon to be Diversionary Caution).
The PCC has submitted a grant application to the Home Office to secure funds to deliver this programme in Cheshire. The submission deadline for the application is 17th February 2023. It is expected a decision on the application will be made by 31st March 2023. In the event we are not successful in our grant application for funding, a contract will not be awarded as a result of this procurement process.
Due to the sensitive nature of this work, inherent risks working with perpetrators of domestic abuse and the requirement to have appropriately trained and skilled staff available in short timescales, we expect the successful bidder will have some existing links to the Cheshire and North West area. We would also expect they have extensive experience in this area; in safeguarding requirements and will have a proven track record in delivering successful outcomes.
The proposed budget for this initial programme (3-year term) is £1.45m.
It is expected that the PCC will be able to put a further grant application into the Home Office for a continuation of the funding after the 3 years. Therefore, a further 3 x 12-month extension periods are available in the total term.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Evaluation Question 1 - Ability to Deliver  /  Weighting:  35
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Evaluation Question 2 – Delivery Team  /  Weighting:  15
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Evaluation Question 3 – Partnership 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
Price  -  Weighting:  0
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 1900000.00  GBP
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 12/04/2023  /  End: 11/04/2025
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
4 x 12 month extension periods are available subject to funding
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes
Identification of the project: 4 x 12 month extension periods are available subject to funding

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1)

Conditions for participation

III.1.1)

Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions:  As set out in the tender documents
III.1.2)

Economic and financial standing

List and brief description of selection criteria:  
As set out in the tender documents
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:  
As set out in the tender documents
III.1.3)

Technical and professional ability

List and brief description of selection criteria:  
As set out in the tender documents
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:  
As set out in the tender documents
III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

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.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date:  20/03/2023
Local time:  12:00
IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English
IV.2.6)

Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Tender must be valid until:  13/09/2023
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  20/03/2023
Local time:  12:00
Place:  
Tenders will be opened electronically in the Bluelight e-tendering system
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure:  
Tenders will be opened electronically in the Bluelight e-tendering system

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  no
VI.2)

Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

High Court
Manchester
UK