Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
RHONDDA CYNON TAF COUNCIL
The Pavilions, Clydach Vale
Tonypandy
CF39 9BT
UK
Contact person: Kelly Smith
E-mail: purchasing@rctcbc.gov.uk
NUTS: UKL15
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0276
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
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
Supported Living Services in Rhondda Cynon Taff
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
To deliver an outcome-based care and support service, that will support people with a learning disability, mental ill health, physical disability and complex needs. The Services shall be delivered within the Councils Supported Living Service which will encompass the Council’s Wellbeing Schemes, Home Care Support and alternative Day Time, Evening and Weekend care and support services. The outcomes of these Services will be to enable the people we support maximise their full potential, to live as independently as possible and be an integral part of their local community and beyond.
The contract will be divided into 3 regional lots with 1 provider appointed to each. The current estimated annual value of the contract is circa GBP22m. Further details on the breakdown can be found in the procurement documents. It is proposed that the duration of this contract shall be for an initial 6 years commencing 1st April 2024 with the option to extend for a further period 3 years + 3 years. Extensions will be subject to performance reviews
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 1
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Rhondda Area
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
85300000
85310000
98000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL15
Main site or place of performance:
Rhondda
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To deliver an outcome-based care and support service within the Rhondda Area, that will support people with a learning disability, mental ill health, physical disability and complex needs. The Services shall be delivered within the Councils Supported Living Service which will encompass the Council’s Wellbeing Schemes, Home Care Support and alternative Day Time, Evening and Weekend care and support services. The outcomes of these Services will be to enable the people we support maximise their full potential, to live as independently as possible and be an integral part of their local community and beyond.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 144
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 5
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
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Cynon Area
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
85300000
85310000
98000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL15
Main site or place of performance:
Cynon Area
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
to deliver an outcome-based care and support service within the Cynon Area, that will support people with a learning disability, mental ill health, physical disability and complex needs. The Services shall be delivered within the Councils Supported Living Service which will encompass the Council’s Wellbeing Schemes, Home Care Support and alternative Day Time, Evening and Weekend care and support services. The outcomes of these Services will be to enable the people we support maximise their full potential, to live as independently as possible and be an integral part of their local community and beyond.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 144
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 5
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
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Taff Area
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
85300000
85310000
98000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL15
Main site or place of performance:
Taff Area
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
to deliver an outcome-based care and support service within the Taff Area, that will support people with a learning disability, mental ill health, physical disability and complex needs. The Services shall be delivered within the Councils Supported Living Service which will encompass the Council’s Wellbeing Schemes, Home Care Support and alternative Day Time, Evening and Weekend care and support services. The outcomes of these Services will be to enable the people we support maximise their full potential, to live as independently as possible and be an integral part of their local community and beyond.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 144
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 5
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.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
An approved application to register with CIW as required in the Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2014. this is a mandatory requirement
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
Restricted procedure
IV.1.8) Information about 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 tenders or requests to participate
Date:
30/06/2023
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
Date:
28/08/2023
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
2036
VI.3) Additional information
NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=131869
Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:
RCT CBC is committed to delivering its well-being objectives through the provision of goods, works and services. RCT CBC has developed a number of Social Value Measures that bidders will be able to provide proposals against. Further information will be made available in the procurement documents available to those selected to tender.
Any contract award will be conditional on the Contract being approved in accordance with the Council’s internal approval procedures and being able to proceed following the mandatory 10 day standstill period before sending confirmation of contract award to the successful Suppliers.
(WA Ref:131869)
The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Telephone: +44 2079477501
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
31/05/2023