Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Ty Gorwel, St Davids Park
Jobswell Road
SA31 3BB
UK
Contact person: Sara Pell
E-mail: sara.pell@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.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.htm
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.htm
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/home.htm
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 Carers Hospital Discharge Support Service
Reference number: HDD-OJEULT- 54345
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The West Wales Regional Partnership Board receives ring-fenced funding from Welsh Government and since 2022-23 the criteria for use of the funding has been allocated to support unpaid carers, where the person they care for is admitted to, or discharged from, hospital. The funding received is currently allocated on a non-recurrent basis and from time to time the Welsh Government priority for use of the funding changes.
Hywel Dda University Health Board (“HDUHB”) commissions the Carers Hospital Discharge Support Service on behalf of the Regional Partnership Board. The priority is to ensure unpaid carers, of all ages, who have caring responsibilities are supported and able to participate in the patient’s discharge planning and the health and well-being needs of the carer are considered prior to, and post discharge, when care is provided back in the community.
This service will work collaboratively alongside the Carers Community Outreach Discharge Support Services (“CCODSS”) and local Carers information and advice services in the HDUHB area to provide information, advice and assistance to carers enabling them to better manage the impact of caring on their health and well-being. With a key aim to improve unpaid carers’ experience of discharge and transfer of care planning and ensure that the carers’ needs and wishes are considered.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
690 000.00
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
Carmarthenshire
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL14
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The West Wales Regional Partnership Board receives ring-fenced funding from Welsh Government and since 2022-23 the criteria for use of the funding has been allocated to support unpaid carers, where the person they care for is admitted to, or discharged from, hospital. The funding received is currently allocated on a non-recurrent basis and from time to time the Welsh Government priority for use of the funding changes.
Hywel Dda University Health Board (“HDUHB”) commissions the Carers Hospital Discharge Support Service on behalf of the Regional Partnership Board. The priority is to ensure unpaid carers, of all ages, who have caring responsibilities are supported and able to participate in the patient’s discharge planning and the health and well-being needs of the carer are considered prior to, and post discharge, when care is provided back in the community.
This service will work collaboratively alongside the Carers Community Outreach Discharge Support Services (“CCODSS”) and local Carers information and advice services in the HDUHB area to provide information, advice and assistance to carers enabling them to better manage the impact of caring on their health and well-being. With a key aim to improve unpaid carers’ experience of discharge and transfer of care planning and ensure that the carers’ needs and wishes are considered.
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: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Option to extend for a further two (2) years in twelve (12) month intervals should the non-recurrent funding be annually confirmed.
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: 2
II.2.1) Title
Ceredigion
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL14
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The West Wales Regional Partnership Board receives ring-fenced funding from Welsh Government and since 2022-23 the criteria for use of the funding has been allocated to support unpaid carers, where the person they care for is admitted to, or discharged from, hospital. The funding received is currently allocated on a non-recurrent basis and from time to time the Welsh Government priority for use of the funding changes.
Hywel Dda University Health Board (“HDUHB”) commissions the Carers Hospital Discharge Support Service on behalf of the Regional Partnership Board. The priority is to ensure unpaid carers, of all ages, who have caring responsibilities are supported and able to participate in the patient’s discharge planning and the health and well-being needs of the carer are considered prior to, and post discharge, when care is provided back in the community.
This service will work collaboratively alongside the Carers Community Outreach Discharge Support Services (“CCODSS”) and local Carers information and advice services in the HDUHB area to provide information, advice and assistance to carers enabling them to better manage the impact of caring on their health and well-being. With a key aim to improve unpaid carers’ experience of discharge and transfer of care planning and ensure that the carers’ needs and wishes are considered.
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: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Option to extend for a further two (2) years in twelve (12) month intervals should the non-recurrent funding be annually confirmed.
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
Pembrokeshire
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL14
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The West Wales Regional Partnership Board receives ring-fenced funding from Welsh Government and since 2022-23 the criteria for use of the funding has been allocated to support unpaid carers, where the person they care for is admitted to, or discharged from, hospital. The funding received is currently allocated on a non-recurrent basis and from time to time the Welsh Government priority for use of the funding changes.
Hywel Dda University Health Board (“HDUHB”) commissions the Carers Hospital Discharge Support Service on behalf of the Regional Partnership Board. The priority is to ensure unpaid carers, of all ages, who have caring responsibilities are supported and able to participate in the patient’s discharge planning and the health and well-being needs of the carer are considered prior to, and post discharge, when care is provided back in the community.
This service will work collaboratively alongside the Carers Community Outreach Discharge Support Services (“CCODSS”) and local Carers information and advice services in the HDUHB area to provide information, advice and assistance to carers enabling them to better manage the impact of caring on their health and well-being. With a key aim to improve unpaid carers’ experience of discharge and transfer of care planning and ensure that the carers’ needs and wishes are considered.
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: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Option to extend for a further two (2) years in twelve (12) month intervals should the non-recurrent funding be annually confirmed.
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.1.3) 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.1.8) 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:
31/10/2023
Local time: 12:00
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: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
31/10/2023
Local time: 12:00
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
NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=135020
(WA Ref:135020)
The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.
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
26/09/2023