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Prior information notice - Call for competition

Information

Published

Expire date: 22/11/2024

External Reference: 2024-514925

FTS Reference: 2024-034858

Prior information notice - Call for competition

Prior information notice

Services

This notice is a call for competition

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Wonford House
Exeter
EX2 5AF
UK
Contact person: Simon Worthy
E-mail: simon.worthy@nhs.net
NUTS code:  UKK4 -  Devon
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://www.dpt.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=87108&B=NHSSW
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=87108&B=NHSSW
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

Health

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Provision of an Independent Freedom to Speak Up/Guardian Service
Reference number:  T24-0121
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

79212400  -  Fraud audit services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

Provision of an independent Freedom to Speak Up/Guardian Service to Devon Partnership NHS Trust
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 150000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

72253100  -  Helpdesk services
79212000  -  Auditing services
79410000  -  Business and management consultancy services
79700000  -  Investigation and security services
79721000  -  Detective agency services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKK4 -  Devon
Main site or place of performance:  
Exeter
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Provision of an Independent Freedom to Speak Up/Guardian Service to Devon Partnership NHS Trust
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: 150000.00  GBP
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36
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

Provision of an Independent Freedom to Speak Up/Guardian Service to Devon Partnership NHS Trust

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

III.2.3)

Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract

Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Restricted procedure
IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : no
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of expressions of interest

Date:  22/11/2024
Local time:  12:00
IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.2)

Information about electronic workflows

Electronic invoicing will be accepted
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Wonford House
Exeter
EX2 5AF
UK
E-mail: simon.worthy@hotmail.co.uk
Internet address: https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/