Social and other specific services – public contracts
Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Flintshire County Council
County Hall, Mold
Flintshire
CH7 6NA
UK
Contact person: Michael Jones
Telephone: +44 1352702546
E-mail: michael.jones@fintshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKL23
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.flintshire.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0419
I.3) Communication
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
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://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
Flintshire County Council Learning Disability Day and Work Opportunities Services
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85300000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The Council is seeking to modernise its LD day and work services. Following an extensive service review and early market engagement the Council now seeks an innovative and progressive partner to deliver and transform those services.
The Council currently provides day services / work opportunities for more than 150 adults. The service delivers high quality respite care using 3 integrated models: a day centre for people with multiple & complex needs; 6 SMEs offering supported work opportunities & skills development; and a supported job placement & coaching service in local businesses.
The service supports people to develop their potential and promote independence, choice and control in keeping with the aspirations of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014. The service provides meaningful activities for people with complex support needs, with opportunities for people to access training and development, build social and vocational skills, and increase independence.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
85310000
85320000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL23
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Council invites providers with experience in the delivery of high quality learning disability support services to tender for the provision of services to the Council. The chosen provider will demonstrate a clear vision for transformation of the services with a focus on outcomes for individuals using person-centred plans and progression models. The chosen provider will share the Council's vision to maintain social care values and increase integration & interaction between services and local communities. This in an exciting opportunity for the chosen provider to take ownership and transform a well-established, valued Council service. The chosen provider will continue to deliver high quality support and development, offer value for money / costs savings, and deliver outcomes that meet the needs of local people. This procurement is following a light touch regime process further to Articles 74-76 of the Public Sector Directive which is set out in detail in the procurement documents.
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 contract has been scoped to take into account the Council's priorities relating to economic, social and environmental well-being. These priorities are described in the procurement documents and are reflected in environmental and social characteristics in the evaluation criteria for contract award and in the contract terms and conditions.
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.4) Objective rules and criteria for participation
List and brief description of rules and criteria:
The criteria and rules for participation are described in detail in the procurement documents released the same day as this contract notice. In brief, these are:
(1) tenderers will be expected to complete detailed tender submissions including information relating to exclusion and selection criteria
(2) a shortlist of three tenderers (subject to their compliance with exclusion and selection criteria) will be invited to present to key stakeholder groups and to interview
(3) the Council will identify its preferred tenderer and following clarification and negotiation of the contract, award the contract following a decision of its Cabinet.
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Contract performance conditions are set out in the procurement documents. Contract performance conditions may include conditions that relate in particular to social, economic or environmental well-being ("community benefit"). The community benefits included in this contract are set out in the draft contract and specification.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.11) Main features of the award procedure:
The award procedure is detailed in the procurement documents and will include
1) evaluation of all tenders & shortlisting
2) assessment of the exclusion & selection criteria as they apply to shortlisted bidders
3) shortlisted bidders present to stakeholder groups and attend interview with the Council's recommendation panel
4) identification of a preferred bidder & negotiation
5) recommendation of the preferred tenderer to the Council's Cabinet for approval of the contract award decision.
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2016/S 104-185690
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
28/11/2016
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=55790.
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:
Community Benefits Clauses will apply to this contract. These benefits are detailed in a Community Benefits Statement Method document which is required for completion as part of the Invitation To Tender. In summary these benefits are aligned to the social aims of the buyer’s organisation and seek to add value to the service and all stakeholders, as well as providing social, environmental and economic benefits to the local area and wider community.
(WA Ref:55790)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Flintshire County Council
County Hall, Mold
Flintshire
CH7 6NA
UK
Telephone: +44 1352701814
Internet address(es)
URL: www.flintshire.gov.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
19/10/2016