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Contract notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 15/03/2024

External Reference: 2024-591920

FTS Reference: 2024-004527

Contract notice

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Sheffield City Council
(GB) 173 5488 38
Town Hall, Pinstone Street,
Sheffield
S1 2HH
UK
Contact person: Richard Belk
E-mail: richard.belk@sheffield.gov.uk
NUTS code:  UKE32 -  Sheffield
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://www.sheffield.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104130

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=78166&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=78166&B=UK
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority
I.5)

Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Advocacy Services
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

85300000  -  Social work and related services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

Sheffield City Council are seeking to recommission statutory and non-statutory advocacy services for the City. We are seeking a Provider with experience, knowledge, and expertise in delivering advocacy services.
The service specification is for the provision of advocacy services in Sheffield, delivering both statutory and non-statutory advocacy. The specification has been designed to be flexible, responsive, and tailored to meet the assessed needs, outcomes and wishes of the individuals through a variety of methods, including the development of innovative solutions.
This service will need to evolve and adapt to any changes in legislation, the needs of individuals and the environment over the duration of the contract to ensure it continues to deliver a service that meets the needs of our residents. Therefore, the specification may be subject to change by the Council to meet the changing needs of Sheffield’s population.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 6720000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

85312310  -  Guidance services
98000000  -  Other community, social and personal services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKE32 -  Sheffield
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Sheffield City Council are seeking to recommission statutory and non-statutory advocacy services for the City. We are seeking a Provider with experience, knowledge, and expertise in delivering advocacy services.
The service specification is for the provision of advocacy services in Sheffield, delivering both statutory and non-statutory advocacy. The specification has been designed to be flexible, responsive, and tailored to meet the assessed needs, outcomes and wishes of the individuals through a variety of methods, including the development of innovative solutions.
This service will need to evolve and adapt to any changes in legislation, the needs of individuals and the environment over the duration of the contract to ensure it continues to deliver a service that meets the needs of our residents. Therefore, the specification may be subject to change by the Council to meet the changing needs of Sheffield’s population.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 6720000.00  GBP
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 12/06/2024  /  End: 11/06/2031
This contract is subject to renewal: no
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: no

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1)

Conditions for participation

III.1.2)

Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3)

Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement 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:  15/03/2024
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

Duration in months : 3  (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  15/03/2024
Local time:  12:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  no
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

Sheffield City Council
Sheffield Town Hall, Pinstone Street,
Sheffield
UK
Internet address: https://www.sheffield.gov.uk

VI.4.2)

Body responsible for mediation procedures

Sheffield City Council
Sheffield Town Hall, Pinstone Street,
Sheffield
UK
Internet address: https://www.sheffield.gov.uk

VI.4.4)

Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

Sheffield City Council
Sheffield Town Hall, Pinstone Street,
Sheffield
UK
Internet address: https://www.sheffield.gov.uk