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02 Contract Notice

Specialist Consultancy Framework

  • First published: 28 September 2020
  • Last modified: 28 September 2020

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Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-kuma6s-104262
Published by:
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Authority ID:
AA0221
Publication date:
28 September 2020
Deadline date:
26 October 2020
Notice type:
02 Contract Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
No

Abstract

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre NHS Trust are acting on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board who are seeking to appoint a number of suppliers to establish an unranked Specialist Consultancy Framework which can be utilised on an ad hoc basis when support is required to fulfill Health Board's projects to underpin the Shaping Our Future Wellbeing (SOFW) 10 year Strategy. CPV: 79411000, 79419000, 72221000, 85100000, 80000000, 79952000, 79416200, 72224000, 79952000, 92312211, 79822500, 72224000, 79410000, 79411000.

Full notice text

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board, Woodlands House, Maes-Y-Coed Road

Cardiff

CF14 4HH

UK

Contact person: Emma Lane

Telephone: +44 02921836450

E-mail: emma.lane@wales.nhs.uk

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/

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:

www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk


Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:

www.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

Specialist Consultancy Framework

Reference number: CAV-OJEU-PROJECT4548

II.1.2) Main CPV code

79411000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre NHS Trust are acting on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board who are seeking to appoint a number of suppliers to establish an unranked Specialist Consultancy Framework which can be utilised on an ad hoc basis when support is required to fulfill Health Board's projects to underpin the Shaping Our Future Wellbeing (SOFW) 10 year Strategy.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 900 000.00  GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Evaluation

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79419000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Under this lot, the Health Board is seeking people who have a suitable post Doctoral academic background and qualifications, and significant demonstrable experience (peer reviewed academic publications) in the evaluation of complex initiatives within a large integrated health sector. Evaluation experience may include both formative and summative evaluation, using both qualitative and quantitative methods.

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: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The contract will have an option to extend for up two years at the sole discretion of the Health Board which is included in the months duration within this notice.

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: Yes

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

Health Economics

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

72221000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Under this lot, the Health Board is seeking people who have a suitable post Doctoral academic background and qualifications, and significant demonstrable experience (peer reviewed academic publications) within the field of health economics at a national and international level.

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: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The contract will have an option to extend for up two years at the sole discretion of the Health Board which is included in the months duration within this notice.

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

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Strategy Development

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Under this lot, the Health Board is seeking people who have significant demonstrable national and international experience in the development of complex health care sector strategy, which encompasses cross sector partnership approaches and delivers improved outcomes for people and patients.

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: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The contract will have an option to extend for up two years at the sole discretion of the Health Board which is included in the months duration within this notice.

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

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

Improvement

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Under this lot, the Health Board is seeking people who have significant training and expertise in a named improvement methodology such as, but not limited to, Lean and Six-Sigma to the equivalent of the Black Belt or IHI Improvement Advisor level. They should have in addition demonstrable experience at national and international level of delivering complex improvement interventions that have delivered improved outcomes within multi-setting organisations and partnerships. Whilst experience of delivery within the health care sector is desirable we would welcome interest from people who can bring experience and guidance from other sectors and translate this into learning for healthcare.

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: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The contract will have an option to extend for up two years at the sole discretion of the Health Board which is included in the months duration within this notice.

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

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

Community Organising

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79952000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Under this lot, the Health Board is seeking people with significant demonstrable national and international experience of supporting community organising around complex health and wellbeing topics with credible peer reviewed publication of results. Experience may include rural or urban communities, with differing cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.

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: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The contract will have an option to extend for up two years at the sole discretion of the Health Board which is included in the months duration within this notice.

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

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

Public Engagement

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79416200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Under this lot, the Health Board is seeking people with significant demonstrable national and international experience of designing and leading successful public engagement activities around complex health and wellbeing challenges with publication of results. These may include activities such as presentations, workshops, events, consultations and citizen’s juries.

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: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The contract will have an option to extend for up two years at the sole discretion of the Health Board which is included in the months duration within this notice.

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

Lot No: 7

II.2.1) Title

Independent Chairs

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

72224000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Under this lot, the Health Board is seeking people with significant demonstrable experience of committee involvement and in particular undertaking the role of Chair in large and complex organisations. They must have a good understanding of the health care sector, have knowledge of the key networks in Wales, can demonstrate through example reports or publications their ability to be impartial, objective, a strong networker and show an interest in others viewpoints.

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: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The contract will have an option to extend for up two years at the sole discretion of the Health Board which is included in the months duration within this notice.

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

Lot No: 8

II.2.1) Title

Event Planning

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79952000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Under this lot, the Health Board is seeking people with demonstrable experience of national or international large event planning and delivery. Experience in TEDx style events or similar is welcome. Events may include conferences, engagement events, celebration events or award ceremonies.

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: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The contract will have an option to extend for up two years at the sole discretion of the Health Board which is included in the months duration within this notice.

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

Lot No: 9

II.2.1) Title

Writing/Editing/Bid Writing

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

92312211

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Under this lot, the Health Board is seeking people with a background in academia (publishing in high impact peer reviewed publications) or journalism (with national or international publication). We would value people with significant demonstrable experience of health/science report writing and/or bid writing.

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: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The contract will have an option to extend for up two years at the sole discretion of the Health Board which is included in the months duration within this notice.

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

Lot No: 10

II.2.1) Title

Graphic Design

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79822500

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Under this lot, the Health Board is seeking people with significant experience in innovative graphic design on behalf of large multi-setting health organisations who can demonstrate significant change in practice, outcomes or behaviour as a result of adoption of design.

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: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The contract will have an option to extend for up two years at the sole discretion of the Health Board which is included in the months duration within this notice.

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

Lot No: 11

II.2.1) Title

Programme Management/Project Management Office Support

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

72224000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Under this lot, the Health Board is seeking people who have significant training and expertise in programme management methodology to at least MSP level or equivalent. They should have demonstrable experience of delivering project and programme management, and/or PMO expertise within multi-setting national and international organisations and partnerships. Whilst experience of delivery within the health care sector is desirable we would welcome interest from people who can bring experience and guidance from other sectors and translate this into learning for healthcare.

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: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The contract will have an option to extend for up two years at the sole discretion of the Health Board which is included in the months duration within this notice.

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

Lot No: 12

II.2.1) Title

Leadership

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79410000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Under this lot, the Health Board is seeking people who have significant training and expertise in leadership methodology who have a national and international profile in this field. They should have demonstrable experience of leading and or delivering leadership training successfully within complex multi-setting organisations and partnerships. Whilst experience of delivery within the health care sector is desirable we would welcome interest from people who can bring experience and guidance from other sectors and translate this into learning for healthcare.

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: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The contract will have an option to extend for up two years at the sole discretion of the Health Board which is included in the months duration within this notice.

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

Lot No: 13

II.2.1) Title

Teaching/Teaching Design

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79411000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Under this lot, the Health Board is seeking People who have at least a post graduate academic background, qualifications, and significant demonstrable national and international experience (with associated publications) within the field of educational design.

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: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The contract will have an option to extend for up two years at the sole discretion of the Health Board which is included in the months duration within this notice.

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 III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1) Conditions for participation

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

Open procedure

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.

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: 26/10/2020

Local time: 16:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

EN

IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 190 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date: 26/10/2020

Local time: 16:00

Place:

Electronically via Bravo Solutions etenderwales system

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

VI.3) Additional information

Please note additional information on this procurement:

1. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to award the contract in whole, in part or annul the tendering process and not award any contract.

2. Bidders should note that they will be required to enter into terms and conditions of contract as set out in the ITT and that save for matters of clarification or consistency the Contracting Authority will not negotiate the terms.

3. The Contracting Authority will not accept completed PQQ's and ITT's after the stated closing date.

4. All documents to be priced (where applicable) in sterling and all payments made in sterling.

5. All tender costs and liabilities incurred by bidders shall be the sole responsibility of the bidders.

6. Prospective suppliers should note that NHS Shared Services Partnership - Procurement Services is acting on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board.

7. Bidders wishing to participate should visit the Bravo e-tenderwales portal and access the itt_83497 for all tender documentation.

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=104262

(WA Ref:104262)

The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Cardiff Crown Court

Cathays Park

Cardiff

CF14 4HH

UK

VI.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board will allow a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period between notifying the award decision and awarding the contract.

Unsuccessful tenderers and applicants are entitled to receive reasons for the decision, including the characteristics and relative advantages of the winning bid and the reasons why the tenderer/applicant was unsuccessful. Should additional information be required it should be requested of the addressee in section I.1. Aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by breach of the procurement rules have the right to take action in the High Court (England and Wales). Any such action is subject to strict time limits in accordance with the Public Contracts (Amendments) Regulations 2015.

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

25/09/2020

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
72221000 Business analysis consultancy services Systems and technical consultancy services
79410000 Business and management consultancy services Business and management consultancy and related services
80000000 Education and training services Education
79419000 Evaluation consultancy services Business and management consultancy services
79952000 Event services Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services
79411000 General management consultancy services Business and management consultancy services
79822500 Graphic design services Composition services
85100000 Health services Health and social work services
72224000 Project management consultancy services Systems and technical consultancy services
79416200 Public relations consultancy services Public relations services
92312211 Writing agency services Artistic services

Delivery locations

ID Description
1017 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
1022 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
1015 Central Valleys (Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf)
1013 Conwy and Denbighshire
1020 East Wales
1023 Flintshire and Wrexham
1016 Gwent Valleys (Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly)
1012 Gwynedd
1011 Isle of Anglesey
1021 Monmouthshire and Newport
1024 Powys
1014 South West Wales (Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion)
1018 Swansea
1000 WALES
1010 West Wales and The Valleys

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

Document family

Notice details
Publication date:
28 September 2020
Deadline date:
26 October 2020 00:00
Notice type:
02 Contract Notice
Authority name:
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Publication date:
31 March 2021
Notice type:
03 Contract Award Notice - Successful Supplier(s)
Authority name:
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

About the buyer

Main contact:
emma.lane@wales.nhs.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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