Social and other specific services – public contracts
Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Denbighshire County Council
Russell House, Churton Road
Rhyl
LL18 3DP
UK
Telephone: +44 1824706528
E-mail: alison.heaton@denbighshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKL13
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.denbighshire.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0280
I.1) Name and addresses
Conwy County Borough Council
Bodlondeb, Bangor Road
Conwy
LL32 8DU
UK
Telephone: +44 1492574000
E-mail: procurement@conwy.gov.uk
NUTS: UKL13
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.conwy.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0389
I.1) Name and addresses
Flintshire County Council
County Hall, Mold
Flintshire
CH7 6NA
UK
Telephone: +44 1352701810
E-mail: procurement@denbighshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKL23
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.flintshire.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0419
I.1) Name and addresses
Cyngor Gwynedd Council
Uned Caffael / Procurement Unit, Swyddfeydd y Cyngor, Stryd y Jel / Council Offices, Shirehall Street
Caernarfon
LL55 1SH
UK
Telephone: +44 1286679787
E-mail: caffael@gwynedd.llyw.cymru
NUTS: UKL12
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.gwynedd.llyw.cymru
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0361
I.1) Name and addresses
Wrexham County Borough Council
Commissioning Procurement and Contract Management Unit, Lampbit Street
Wrexham
LL11 1AR
UK
Telephone: +44 1978292792
E-mail: procurement@wrexham.gov.uk
NUTS: UKL23
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.wrexham.gov.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0264
I.1) Name and addresses
Isle of Anglesey County Council
Isle of Anglesey County Council, Council Offices, Llangefni
Anglesey.
LL77 7TW
UK
Telephone: +44 1248750057
E-mail: procurement@anglesey.gov.uk
NUTS: UKL11
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.anglesey.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0369
I.1) Name and addresses
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)
Ysbyty Gwynedd, Penrhosgarnedd
Bangor
LL57 1PW
UK
E-mail: info.bcu@wales.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKL12
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.wales.nhs.uk
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
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
North Wales Supported Living Agreement
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
This project is being undertaken by Denbighshire Council on behalf of the seven (7) Health and Social Care commissioning authorities of the North Wales region – Isle of Anglesey County Council, Gwynedd County Council, Conwy County Borough Council, Denbighshire County Council, Flintshire County Council, Wrexham County Borough Council and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.
Please note there is no specific lot for Isle of Anglesey County Council at the moment but it may be reopened in the future
The North Wales Supported Living Agreement will focus on the main principles of Supported Living, and will include people who own or rent their home or have their own tenancy/licence and have control over the support they receive, who they live with (if anyone) and how they live their lives.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Gwynedd
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL12
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This project is being undertaken by Denbighshire Council on behalf of the seven (7) Health and Social Care commissioning authorities of the North Wales region – Isle of Anglesey County Council, Gwynedd County Council, Conwy County Borough Council, Denbighshire County Council, Flintshire County Council, Wrexham County Borough Council and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.
Please note there is no specific lot for Isle of Anglesey County Council at the moment but it may be reopened in the future
The North Wales Supported Living Agreement will focus on the main principles of Supported Living, and will include people who own or rent their home or have their own tenancy/licence and have control over the support they receive, who they live with (if anyone) and how they live their lives.
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
Conwy
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL13
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This project is being undertaken by Denbighshire Council on behalf of the seven (7) Health and Social Care commissioning authorities of the North Wales region – Isle of Anglesey County Council, Gwynedd County Council, Conwy County Borough Council, Denbighshire County Council, Flintshire County Council, Wrexham County Borough Council and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.
Please note there is no specific lot for Isle of Anglesey County Council at the moment but it may be reopened in the future
The North Wales Supported Living Agreement will focus on the main principles of Supported Living, and will include people who own or rent their home or have their own tenancy/licence and have control over the support they receive, who they live with (if anyone) and how they live their lives.
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: 4
II.2.1) Title
Denbighshire
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL13
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This project is being undertaken by Denbighshire Council on behalf of the seven (7) Health and Social Care commissioning authorities of the North Wales region – Isle of Anglesey County Council, Gwynedd County Council, Conwy County Borough Council, Denbighshire County Council, Flintshire County Council, Wrexham County Borough Council and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.
Please note there is no specific lot for Isle of Anglesey County Council at the moment but it may be reopened in the future
The North Wales Supported Living Agreement will focus on the main principles of Supported Living, and will include people who own or rent their home or have their own tenancy/licence and have control over the support they receive, who they live with (if anyone) and how they live their lives.
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: 5
II.2.1) Title
Flintshire
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL23
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This project is being undertaken by Denbighshire Council on behalf of the seven (7) Health and Social Care commissioning authorities of the North Wales region – Isle of Anglesey County Council, Gwynedd County Council, Conwy County Borough Council, Denbighshire County Council, Flintshire County Council, Wrexham County Borough Council and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.
Please note there is no specific lot for Isle of Anglesey County Council at the moment but it may be reopened in the future
The North Wales Supported Living Agreement will focus on the main principles of Supported Living, and will include people who own or rent their home or have their own tenancy/licence and have control over the support they receive, who they live with (if anyone) and how they live their lives.
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: 6
II.2.1) Title
Wrexham
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL23
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This project is being undertaken by Denbighshire Council on behalf of the seven (7) Health and Social Care commissioning authorities of the North Wales region – Isle of Anglesey County Council, Gwynedd County Council, Conwy County Borough Council, Denbighshire County Council, Flintshire County Council, Wrexham County Borough Council and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.
Please note there is no specific lot for Isle of Anglesey County Council at the moment but it may be reopened in the future
The North Wales Supported Living Agreement will focus on the main principles of Supported Living, and will include people who own or rent their home or have their own tenancy/licence and have control over the support they receive, who they live with (if anyone) and how they live their lives.
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.1.4) Objective rules and criteria for participation
Bids will be considered from Providers that can provide evidence that they have submitted an application for registration with CIW; however call-offs will not be made until a full certificate of registration has been provided.
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Providers will be subject to on-going performance review during the period of the agreement
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Justification for any framework agreement duration exceeding 4 years: This agreement will be for a period of 5 years (Commencing 1st April 2020) with the option to extend for a further 2 years renewable annually. This agreement is being conducted in accordance with regulations 74-76 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The services provided under this agreement are listed under Schedule 3 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2018/S 199-452670
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
20/12/2019
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
CY
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Supported Living can look different for people and is not a prescribed service model. The Service may include personal care, daily living activities and practical tasks and may comprise of a few hours of support or 24 hour support. People are supported to achieve their personal outcomes, increasing their independent living skills and maximising their overall independence in their own home and in the community. The service promotes equitable access to local community provision to meet assessed needs and outcomes.
The Service shall assist People to live in a home that they own, rent via a tenancy or shared tenancy or occupy under licence, receiving personal care and/or housing related support which is delivered by a Domiciliary Care Provider registered with the Care Inspectorate for Wales.
The Service will be compliant with the Supporting People Programme Outcomes Framework Practice Guidance and Reach Standards/or its equivalent.
The Service will be person centred, designed around needs and personal outcomes and may comprise of a combination of direct or shared support, waking night and/or Sleep-In, including the use of telecare or technology to enable the Person living on his/her own or as a co-tenant in a shared setting.
The Service will be flexible, responsive and creative both in its delivery and in the partnerships developed with other sources of support, such as family and friends, community networks third sector organisations, colleges and other support providers e.g. day opportunities. The focus is to maximise the Person’s independence by providing support with daily living such as personal care and practical tasks/activities. People are encouraged to develop their confidence and skills to carry out these activities and tasks for themselves or with a level of support that is appropriate to their individual needs, maximising the use of community services.
The Service will be flexible and responsive in ways that encourages the Person to achieve their own aspirations rather than to fit into what is available, supporting access to and making use of community services in the area.
The Provider will be required to work in the spirit of good co-operation with the Commissioner(s) including Health professionals, such as psychologists, psychiatrists, physiotherapists, speech & language therapists, occupational therapists, G.P.’s, district nurses etc., delivering against a Care & Support Plan/Care Treatment Plan which reflects the assessed needs and outcomes of the Person.
At the heart of Supporting Living is choice and control with ongoing care and support provided to sustain that choice in accordance with the Social Services and Well Being (Wales) Act 2014 and as defined in the Reach Standards for Supported Living.
Bids will be considered from Providers that can provide evidence that they have submitted an application for registration with CIW; however call-offs will not be made until a full certificate of registration has been provided.
The agreement will run until 31st March 2025 with the option to extend for a further 2 years renewable annually.
Services under this Agreement may be awarded via a mini tender or a direct award.
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:
The Service Providers will be expected to work with the Commissioner(s) to maximise the community benefits delivered through the Agreement.
The Service Providers shall maximise community benefits through the lifetime of the Agreement in relation to generating employment opportunities in the local area and introducing innovative approaches such as offering apprenticeship placements as an example.
(WA Ref:96712)
The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
08/11/2019