Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
Gwasanaethau Caffael Corfforaethol / Corporate Procurement Services, Parc Cathays / Cathays Park
Caerdydd / Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
UK
Telephone: +44 3000257095
E-mail: cpsprocurementadvice@gov.wales
NUTS: UKL
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://gov.wales
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0007
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
In-Work Support Service
Reference number: C151/2022/2023
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The requirements of the contracts services are:-
- Prevent job loss due to work-limiting health conditions by providing rapid access to early, work-focussed interventions that help employees on, a sickness absence to return to work sooner than would be possible without the intervention or in the case of presentees, to remain in work; and
- Provide support to predominantly employees from Small & Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the private and third sector, who generally lack access to occupational health (OH) services. Sickness absentee and presentee participation rate of at least 75% from the private and third sector, is aimed for from the service.
- Support will also be available to SME managers and employees to help improve workplace health and wellbeing.
Contracts will be awarded to deliver the service in 7 separate Lots or regional areas.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
20 450 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
In-Work Support Service - Lot 1: North Wales
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
85100000
98330000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The requirements of the contract services are:-
- Prevent job loss due to work-limiting health conditions by providing rapid access to early, work-focussed interventions that help employees on, a sickness absence to return to work sooner than would be possible without the intervention or in the case of presentees, to remain in work; and
- Provide support to predominantly employees from Small & Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the private and third sector, who generally lack access to occupational health (OH) services. Sickness absentee and presentee participation rate of at least 75% from the private and third sector, is aimed for from the service.
- Support will also be available to SME managers and employees to help improve workplace health and wellbeing.
Contracts will be awarded to deliver the service in 7 separate Lots or regional areas.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 80
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 20
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
II.2.14) Additional information
The value in II.2.6 is the maximum contract value for the initial contract period and the optional extension period.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
In-Work Support Service - Lot 2: Gwent
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
85100000
98330000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The requirements of the contracts services are:-
- Prevent job loss due to work-limiting health conditions by providing rapid access to early, work-focussed interventions that help employees on, a sickness absence to return to work sooner than would be possible without the intervention or in the case of presentees, to remain in work; and
- Provide support to predominantly employees from Small & Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the private and third sector, who generally lack access to occupational health (OH) services. Sickness absentee and presentee participation rate of at least 75% from the private and third sector, is aimed for from the service.
- Support will also be available to SME managers and employees to help improve workplace health and wellbeing.
Contracts will be awarded to deliver the service in 7 separate Lots or regional areas.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 80
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 20
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
II.2.14) Additional information
The value in II.2.6 is the maximum contract value for the initial contract period and the optional extension period.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
In-Work Support Service - Lot 3: Dyfed
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
85100000
98330000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The requirements of the contracts services are:-
- Prevent job loss due to work-limiting health conditions by providing rapid access to early, work-focussed interventions that help employees on, a sickness absence to return to work sooner than would be possible without the intervention or in the case of presentees, to remain in work; and
- Provide support to predominantly employees from Small & Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the private and third sector, who generally lack access to occupational health (OH) services. Sickness absentee and presentee participation rate of at least 75% from the private and third sector, is aimed for from the service.
- Support will also be available to SME managers and employees to help improve workplace health and wellbeing.
Contracts will be awarded to deliver the service in 7 separate Lots or regional areas.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 80
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 20
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
II.2.14) Additional information
The value in II.2.6 is the maximum contract value for the initial contract period and the optional extension period.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
In-Work Support Service - Lot 4: Swansea Bay
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
85100000
98330000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The requirements of the contracts services are:-
- Prevent job loss due to work-limiting health conditions by providing rapid access to early, work-focussed interventions that help employees on, a sickness absence to return to work sooner than would be possible without the intervention or in the case of presentees, to remain in work; and
- Provide support to predominantly employees from Small & Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the private and third sector, who generally lack access to occupational health (OH) services. Sickness absentee and presentee participation rate of at least 75% from the private and third sector, is aimed for from the service.
- Support will also be available to SME managers and employees to help improve workplace health and wellbeing.
Contracts will be awarded to deliver the service in 7 separate Lots or regional areas.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 80
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 20
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
II.2.14) Additional information
The value in II.2.6 is the maximum contract value for the initial contract period and the optional extension period.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
In-Work Support Service - Lot 5: Cwm Taf
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
85100000
98330000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The requirements of the contracts services are:-
- Prevent job loss due to work-limiting health conditions by providing rapid access to early, work-focussed interventions that help employees on, a sickness absence to return to work sooner than would be possible without the intervention or in the case of presentees, to remain in work; and
- Provide support to predominantly employees from Small & Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the private and third sector, who generally lack access to occupational health (OH) services. Sickness absentee and presentee participation rate of at least 75% from the private and third sector, is aimed for from the service.
- Support will also be available to SME managers and employees to help improve workplace health and wellbeing.
Contracts will be awarded to deliver the service in 7 separate Lots or regional areas.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 80
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 20
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
II.2.14) Additional information
The value in II.2.6 is the maximum contract value for the initial contract period and the optional extension period.
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
In-Work Support Service - Lot 6: Powys
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
85100000
98330000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The requirements of the contracts services are:-
- Prevent job loss due to work-limiting health conditions by providing rapid access to early, work-focussed interventions that help employees on, a sickness absence to return to work sooner than would be possible without the intervention or in the case of presentees, to remain in work; and
- Provide support to predominantly employees from Small & Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the private and third sector, who generally lack access to occupational health (OH) services. Sickness absentee and presentee participation rate of at least 75% from the private and third sector, is aimed for from the service.
- Support will also be available to SME managers and employees to help improve workplace health and wellbeing.
Contracts will be awarded to deliver the service in 7 separate Lots or regional areas.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 80
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 20
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
II.2.14) Additional information
The value in II.2.6 is the maximum contract value for the initial contract period and the optional extension period.
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
In-Work Support Service - Lot 7: Cardiff and Vale
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
85100000
98330000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The requirements of the contracts services are:-
- Prevent job loss due to work-limiting health conditions by providing rapid access to early, work-focussed interventions that help employees on, a sickness absence to return to work sooner than would be possible without the intervention or in the case of presentees, to remain in work; and
- Provide support to predominantly employees from Small & Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the private and third sector, who generally lack access to occupational health (OH) services. Sickness absentee and presentee participation rate of at least 75% from the private and third sector, is aimed for from the service.
- Support will also be available to SME managers and employees to help improve workplace health and wellbeing.
Contracts will be awarded to deliver the service in 7 separate Lots or regional areas.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 80
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 20
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
II.2.14) Additional information
The value in II.2.6 is the maximum contract value for the initial contract period and the optional extension period.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2022/S 000-035266
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: In-Work Support Service - Lot 1: North Wales
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17/03/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RCS
69-71 Wellington Road
Rhyl
LL181BE
UK
Telephone: +44 7825763335
NUTS: UKL13
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 038 597.06
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: In-Work Support Service - Lot 2: Gwent
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17/03/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Case-uk Limited
13 Glasfryn
Aberdare
CF448SB
UK
Telephone: +44 7827432584
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 214 675.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: In-Work Support Service - Lot 3: Dyfed
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17/03/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RCS
69-71 Wellington Road
Rhyl
LL181BE
UK
Telephone: +44 7825763335
NUTS: UKL13
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 103 049.04
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: In-Work Support Service - Lot 4: Swansea Bay
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17/03/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RCS
69-71 Wellington Road
Rhyl
LL181BE
UK
Telephone: +44 7825763335
NUTS: UKL13
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 149 925.89
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: In-Work Support Service - Lot 5: Cwm Taf
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17/03/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Case-uk Limited
13 Glasfryn
Aberdare
CF448SB
UK
Telephone: +44 7827432584
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 019 575.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Title: In-Work Support Service - Lot 6: Powys
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17/03/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mid and North Powys Mind
Crescent Chambers, South Crescent
Llandrindod Wells
LD15DH
UK
Telephone: +44 1597824411
NUTS: UKL24
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Brecon and District Mind
St. Davids House, 48 Free Street
Brecon
LD37BN
UK
Telephone: +44 1874611529
NUTS: UKL24
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mind Ystradgynlais
61-66 Penybryn, Ystradgynlais
Swansea
SA91JB
UK
Telephone: +44 1639841345
NUTS: UKL24
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 379 432.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 7
Title: In-Work Support Service - Lot 7: Cardiff and Vale
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17/03/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Case-uk Limited
13 Glasfryn
Aberdare
CF448SB
UK
Telephone: +44 7827432584
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 123 175.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
The contract values included for each Lot are for the initial contract term of 2 years
(WA Ref:130652)
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
06/04/2023