Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Alder House, Alder Court, Ffordd Sailsbury
St Asaph
LL17 0JL
UK
Telephone: +44 1745366808
E-mail: deborah.evans6@wales.nhs.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.procurement.wales.nhs.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Provision of Peer Mentor Support for Veterans across North Wales
Reference number: BCU-OJEU-43908
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85140000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
To deliver a peer mentoring service working closely with NHS Veterans Service in North Wales.
The current service, which started as a pilot in March 2017, has had 118 referrals in the first two years. The aim of the service is to support veterans through their mental health recovery, signpost to other support that could be useful, and to provide contacts and information to solve social and employment difficulties. As there may be a wait for mental health treatment to start, the peer mentors are there to start building a relationship with the veterans and his/her family during this waiting period, with a view to reducing psychosocial stressors. Their knowledge of military processes and MoD paperwork are essential in making the transition from military speak to health / NHS speak, and ensure that there are no inconsistencies in veterans’ narratives as they go through their treatment. This helps to understand the context of the experiences and behaviours, and to get the right treatment in a timely way. Ultimately this support helps save time spent on inappropriate therapy and resources.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
210 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL13
Main site or place of performance:
North Wales
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To deliver a peer mentoring service working closely with NHS Veterans Service in North Wales.
The current service, which started as a pilot in March 2017, has had 118 referrals in the first two years. The aim of the service is to support veterans through their mental health recovery, signpost to other support that could be useful, and to provide contacts and information to solve social and employment difficulties. As there may be a wait for mental health treatment to start, the peer mentors are there to start building a relationship with the veterans and his/her family during this waiting period, with a view to reducing psychosocial stressors. Their knowledge of military processes and MoD paperwork are essential in making the transition from military speak to health / NHS speak, and ensure that there are no inconsistencies in veterans’ narratives as they go through their treatment. This helps to understand the context of the experiences and behaviours, and to get the right treatment in a timely way. Ultimately this support helps save time spent on inappropriate therapy and resources.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 30
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
210 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
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 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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
21/02/2020
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
CY
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
21/02/2020
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
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 https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=99068
(WA Ref:99068)
The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Public Procurement Review Service
Cabinet Office
London
UK
Telephone: +44 3450103503
E-mail: publicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
20/01/2020