UK

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 18/11/2024

External Reference: 2024-552712

FTS Reference: 2024-036497

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Services

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
GB173552264
Riverside House, Main Street
Rotherham
S60 1AE
UK
Contact person: Angela Wilson
Telephone: +44 1709334551
E-mail: Angela-proc.Wilson@rotherham.gov.uk
NUTS code:  UKE31 -  Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104118

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=87193&B=UK
Additional information can be obtained from
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

Post Child Sexual Exploitation Support Services
Reference number:  22-312
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

85312300  -  Guidance and counselling services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council are seeking to engage with providers for the delivery of a Post CSE Support Services in Rotherham for victims and survivors of child sexual exploitation and their immediate family.
The contract is expected to commence on the 1st January 2025 and will run for the duration of 3 years with a fix and firm value.
The contract is divided into 3 lots:
Lot 1: Practical, emotional support and advocacy
Lot 2: Evidence based therapeutic interventions
Lot 3: Practical, emotional support and advocacy and evidence based therapeutic interventions.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Tuesday 19th November 2024 12:00 Noon Deadline for registering expression of interest in attending the event and for providing attendee details.
Wednesday 20th November 2024 10:00 hours to 11:30 hours.- Market Engagement Event (virtual) Via Microsoft Teams
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 514800.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Practical, Emotional Support and Advocacy
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

85000000  -  Health and social work services
85100000  -  Health services
85300000  -  Social work and related services
85312310  -  Guidance services
85320000  -  Social services
98000000  -  Other community, social and personal services
75200000  -  Provision of services to the community
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKE31 -  Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Main site or place of performance:  
Rotherham
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Lot 1: Practical, Emotional Support and Advocacy (GBP £36,300 per annum)
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Evidence Based Therapeutic Interventions
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

85000000  -  Health and social work services
85100000  -  Health services
85300000  -  Social work and related services
85312300  -  Guidance and counselling services
85312310  -  Guidance services
85320000  -  Social services
75200000  -  Provision of services to the community
98000000  -  Other community, social and personal services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKE31 -  Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Main site or place of performance:  
Rotherham
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Lot 2: Evidence Based Therapeutic Interventions (GBP £49,500 per annum)
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Evidence Based Therapeutic Interventions
Lot No:  3
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

85000000  -  Health and social work services
85100000  -  Health services
85300000  -  Social work and related services
85312300  -  Guidance and counselling services
85312310  -  Guidance services
85320000  -  Social services
75200000  -  Provision of services to the community
98000000  -  Other community, social and personal services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKE31 -  Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Main site or place of performance:  
Rotherham
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Lot 3: Practical, Emotional Support and Advocacy and Evidence Based Therapeutic Interventions (GBP £85,800 per annum)
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Post Child Sexual Exploitation Support Services General Information for all lots
Lot No:  0
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

85312300  -  Guidance and counselling services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKE31 -  Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Main site or place of performance:  
Rotherham
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Council plans to seek tenders from experienced organisations that are interested in providing Post CSE Support Services in Rotherham.
Post CSE Support Services are services intended to help victims and survivors of CSE and their immediate families overcome the impact of their trauma experienced. Other intended outcomes from the services are:
• Build resilience and develop coping strategies for everyday
life
• Improve their self-esteem and self-confidence
• Improve their mental health and wellbeing
• Be supported in fulfilling their maximum potential
• Reduce the risk of harm.
The contract is intended to commence on the 1st January 2026 for a 3-year period with a fix and firm contract value.
The Post CSE Support Services are contracted in three separate lots with separate contract values.
Lot 1: Practical, Emotional Support and Advocacy (GBP £36,300 per annum)
Lot 2: Evidence Based Therapeutic Interventions (GBP £49,500 per annum)
Lot 3: Practical, Emotional Support and Advocacy and Evidence Based Therapeutic Interventions (GBP £85,800 per annum)
Providers are invited to attend a market engagement (ME) event on Wednesday 20th November 2024 from 10:00 hours to 11:30 hours via Microsoft Teams.
.
Information on the virtual event will be provided following registration on the YorTender portal on the following link.
https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER, which is the link to the (Mercell Eu-Supply) YORtender tender portal site. The specific ref for this event is YORtender Ref. 92796
The purpose of this initial engagement phase is to help inform the Market of the Council’s intention and support with further development of the specification & further decision making.
Participation or non-participation in this pre-procurement market engagement shall not prevent any potential provider participating in, nor shall it place any potential provider at an advantage in any future procurement opportunity.
For clarity, this is not a Request for Quote / Tender. Any resultant opportunity will be advertised after the Market engagement event. Any future procurement opportunity is expected to be published on or around 30thJanuary 2025, however, this timeframe is indicative only and the Council reserves the right to reschedule any forthcoming publication at any time.
II.2.14)

Additional information

Indicative Timings (Subject to change):
Tender Opening 30/01/2024
Evaluation Process 11/03/2025- 04/06/2025
Notification of Award – 06/06/202
Standstill 06/06/2025 – 16/06/2025
Implementation 17/06/2025 – 31/12/2025
Contract Live 01/01/2026
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

30/01/2025

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

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

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3)

Additional information

TECHNICAL ISSUES If you experience technical issues surrounding the use of the YORtender system you should request support from the system provider (Mercell) by logging a ticket at email: uksupport@eu-supply.com or telephone: 0800 840 2050. Please note office working hours are 09:00 – 17:00.