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II.1.1) Title
Provision of Early Intervention and Prevention Services for Children, Young People and Families
Reference number: NPT-1766
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council are seeking to appoint suitably qualified service providers via a tender process to deliver the provision of early intervention and prevention services for children, young people and families as part of the Welsh Government Families First programme delivery in NPT.
It is proposed the tender will be divided into the following lots:
Lot 1 - Coping with Loss
Lot 2 - Domestic Abuse
Lot 3 - Emotional Health & Wellbeing
Lot 4 - Home Support
Lot 5 - Maintaining Health Relationships
Lot 6 - Support for Children & young People with a Disability/Additional Learning Need
Lot 7 - Support for Families Affected by Disability
There are TUPE implications across all lots.
Bidders may apply and be awarded for more than one Lot subject to capacity of the bidder to provide the services.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
2 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Coping with Loss
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
85300000
85310000
85121270
85311300
85311200
85312300
85312310
85312320
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL17
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Service specification
1. The Service will be provided to Children, Young People and Parents who have experienced loss and require emotional support in order to cope with the impact of this on their lives.
2. The Service will be available to those experiencing feelings of loss through bereavement, separation or the imprisonment of a family member.
3. The Service should be age and stage appropriate for the Children and Young People and take account of any additional learning needs within the Family.
4. The Service should actively seek and record the views of Children and Young People and Parents as part of any Service assessment, plan and review.
5. Plans to support delivery of the Service should be coproduced with the Children, Young People and Parents it relates to.
6. Outcomes should be discussed and agreed with the appropriate Family members.
7. Service assessments undertaken to determine the Support needed should incorporate information received in the Referral Form and should avoid individual or families repeating information, wherever possible.
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: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The contract period is for two years with the option to extend up to a further two years on an annual basis.
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:
Yes
Description of options:
The contract period is for two years with the option to extend up to a further two years on an annual basis.
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
Domestic Abuse
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
85300000
85310000
85311200
85311300
85312300
85312310
85312320
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL17
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Service specification
1. The Service will provide a range of services to Children, Young People, Parents and Families who have experienced, or who are at risk of experiencing domestic abuse, across the tiers of need identified for Families First below.
2. The Service should be age and stage appropriate for the Children and Young People and take account of any additional learning needs within the Family.
3. The Service should actively seek and record the views of Children and Young People and Parents as part of any Service assessment, plan and review.
4. Plans to support delivery of the Service should be coproduced with the Children, Young People and Parents it relates to.
5. Outcomes should be discussed and agreed with the appropriate Family members.
6. Service assessments undertaken to determine the Support needed should incorporate information received in the Referral Form and should avoid individual or families repeating information, wherever possible.
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: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The contract period is for two years with the option to extend up to a further two years on an annual basis.
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:
Yes
Description of options:
The contract period is for two years with the option to extend up to a further two years on an annual basis.
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
Emotional Health & Wellbeing
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
85311200
85311300
85312320
85312300
85312310
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL17
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Service specification
1. The Service will provide a range of counselling and therapy services for Children, Young People & Families across the tiers of need identified for Families First below.
2. The Service should be age and stage appropriate for the Children and Young People and take account of any additional learning needs within the Family.
3. The Service should actively seek and record the views of Children and Young People and Parents as part of any Service assessment, plan and review.
4. Plans to support delivery of the Service should be coproduced with the Children, Young People and Parents it relates to.
5. Outcomes should be discussed and agreed with the appropriate Family members.
6. Service assessments undertaken to determine the Support needed should incorporate information received in the Referral Form and should avoid individual or families repeating information, wherever possible.
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: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The contract period is for two years with the option to extend up to a further two years on an annual basis.
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:
Yes
Description of options:
The contract period is for two years with the option to extend up to a further two years on an annual basis.
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
Home Support
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
85311300
85311200
85312310
85312300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL17
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Service specification
1. The Service will provide a practical, home-based parent and family support to develop parenting skills and strengthen relationships, across the tiers of need identified below, appropriate to the need of the Family.
2. The Service should be age and stage appropriate for the Children and Young People and take account of any additional learning needs within the Family.
3. The Service should actively seek and record the views of Children and Young People and Parents as part of any Service assessment, plan and review.
4. Plans to support delivery of the Service should be coproduced with the Children, Young People and Parents it relates to.
5. Outcomes should be discussed and agreed with the appropriate Family members.
6. Service assessments undertaken to determine the Support needed should incorporate information received in the Referral Form and should avoid individual or families repeating information, wherever possible.
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: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The contract period is for two years with the option to extend up to a further two years on an annual basis.
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:
Yes
Description of options:
The contract period is for two years with the option to extend up to a further two years on an annual basis.
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
Maintaining Healthy Relationships
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
85311300
85311200
85312300
85312310
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL17
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Service specification
1. The Service will provide a range of support to promote and encourage healthy relationships for Children, Young People and Families.
2. The Service should be age and stage appropriate for the Children and Young People and take account of any additional learning needs within the Family.
3. The Service should actively seek and record the views of Children and Young People and Parents as part of any Service assessment, plan and review.
4. Plans to support delivery of the Service should be coproduced with the Children, Young People and Parents it relates to.
5. Outcomes should be discussed and agreed with the appropriate Family members.
6. Service assessments undertaken to determine the Support needed should incorporate information received in the Referral Form and should avoid individual or families repeating information, wherever possible.
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: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The contract period is for two years with the option to extend up to a further two years on an annual basis.
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:
Yes
Description of options:
The contract period is for two years with the option to extend up to a further two years on an annual basis.
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
Support for Children & Young People with a Disability / Additional Learning Need
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
85311300
85311200
85312310
85312300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL17
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Service specification
1. The Service will provide a range of support to Children and Young People with a disability, across the tiers of need identified for Families First below.
2. The Service should be age and stage appropriate for the Children and Young People and take account of any additional learning needs within the Family.
3. The Service should actively seek and record the views of Children and Young People and Parents as part of any Service assessment, plan and review.
4. Plans to support delivery of the Service should be coproduced with the Children, Young People and Parents it relates to.
5. Outcomes should be discussed and agreed with the appropriate Family members.
6. Service assessments undertaken to determine the Support needed should incorporate information received in the Referral Form and should avoid individual or families repeating information, wherever possible.
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: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The contract period is for two years with an option to extend up to a further two years on an annual basis.
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:
Yes
Description of options:
The contract period is for two years with an option to extend up to a further two years on an annual basis.
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
Support for Families Affected by Disability
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
85311300
85311200
85312310
85312300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL17
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Service specification
1. The Service will provide a range of support for Parents and Families affected by disability or additional learning needs.
2. The Service should be age and stage appropriate for the Children and Young People and take account of any additional learning needs within the Family.
3. The Service should actively seek and record the views of Children and Young People and Parents as part of any Service assessment, plan and review.
4. Plans to support delivery of the Service should be coproduced with the Children, Young People and Parents it relates to.
5. Outcomes should be discussed and agreed with the appropriate Family members.
6. Service assessments undertaken to determine the Support needed should incorporate information received in the Referral Form and should avoid individual or families repeating information, wherever possible.
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: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The contract period is for two years with the option to extend up to a further two years on an annual basis.
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:
Yes
Description of options:
The contract period is for two years with the option to extend up to a further two years on an annual basis.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
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