Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Staffordshire County Council
Staffordshire Place 2
Stafford
ST16 2DH
UK
Contact person: Sarah Lynn
E-mail: sarah.lynn@staffordshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKG24
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/business/procurement
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
Refugee Integration and Independence Service Framework
Reference number: SCHG00170
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Staffordshire County Council (SCC) wishes to commission a refugee integration and independence framework to ensure eligible refugees living in Staffordshire are supported to connect with their local communities and have the skills to live independently.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
1 522 710.00
EUR
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Targeted Support Service
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG24
Main site or place of performance:
Staffordshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Provider shall deliver 2 core elements:
1) Targeted practical support that promotes sustainable independent living by supporting the whole family to access and integrate with the local community. This may include but not limited to:
— practical support in relation to utilities, understanding tenancy requirements, knowing the local community,
— practical support covering finances, health, personal safety etc,
— translation Services relating to housing related support,
— reading of letters and accompany to appointments,
— support in re-rents /housing benefits and benefit support,
— managing expectations and understanding of communication.
2) Targeted emotional and Behavioural Support through mentoring and advocacy for those Refugee families with psychological /emotional issues which are impacting on health and wellbeing. This may include but not limited to:
— emotional and community based support for children,
— parenting support and skills training,
— supporting with addressing emotional aspects of bullying /Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB),
— attending school appointments where behaviour/culture is having an impact,
— provide low level training to agencies re working with Syrian Children and families, Domestic Violence (DV) and ASB,
— support for parents with preschool aged children,
— additional Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) emotional support,
— networking with specialist support agencies.
The provider will not duplicate the work of statutory partners /agencies such as schools and voluntary support services, the provider will utilise their robust knowledge of the issues related to Syrian resettlement to compliment the work of partners.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Experience
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Model of delivery
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Service delivery
/ Weighting: 12.5
Quality criterion: Safeguarding
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Mobilisation
/ Weighting: 7.5
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The agreement term will be from 1.8.2018 to 31.7.2020, with an additional option to extend by 2 x 12 months from 1.8.2020 to 31.7.2021 and 1.8.2021 to 31.7.2022.
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
Community Integration Support for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeker Children
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG24
Main site or place of performance:
Staffordshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Service shall deliver the below core elements:
1) The development of community cohesion between the UASC community and the established community, this will include:
— community development where citizens, families and communities are empowered to be independent, support each other and achieve better outcomes, ensuring the delivery of connected citizens living in resourceful communities,
— linking with community development programmes across Staffordshire in order to upskill other community sector organisations to sustain the outputs and outcomes from this Service,
— direct support for UASC to support engagement and enable them to become an essential part of community assets,
— the development of learning tools and techniques to support core delivery,
— allocate and distribute small grants (total of 10 000 available) across communities specifically for projects that will develop community cohesion between the UASC community and the established community,
— evaluate learning and share such skills, knowledge and experience at a local, regional and national level as required by SCC.
The service will not duplicate the work of statutory partners /agencies such as schools and voluntary support services, the service will utilise their robust knowledge of the issues related to UASC to compliment the work of partners.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Experience
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Service delivery
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Community cohesion
/ Weighting: 12.5
Quality criterion: Safeguarding
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Mobilisation
/ Weighting: 7.5
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The agreement term will be from 1.8.2018 to 31.7.2020, with an additional option to extend by 2 x 12 months from 1.8.2020 to 31.7.2021 and 1.8.2021 to 31.7.2022.
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
Refugee Integration and Independence Resettlement support
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG24
Main site or place of performance:
Staffordshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This service covers all adults, young people and children accepted by Staffordshire’s local authorities under the Syrian VPR scheme, except for unaccompanied minors.
The core service provision is to be delivered in line with home office guidance and shall include:
— pre-arrival preparations,
— arrival: welcome and collection from the point-of-disembarkation,
— reception and orientation,
— casework support service.
In addition, the provider shall provide:
— community development projects to build a volunteer support network around each Syrian refugee (eg English language buddies, job mentors, drivers, faith groups etc),
— a Syrian VP-specific job search and work programme,
— refugee /cultural awareness training for local stakeholders.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Experience
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Model of delivery
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Service delivery
/ Weighting: 12.5
Quality criterion: Safeguarding
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Mobilisation
/ Weighting: 7.5
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The agreement term will be from 1.8.2019 to 31.7.2020, with an additional option to extend by 2 x 12 months from 1.8.2020 to 31.7.2021 and 1.8.2021 to 31.7.2022.
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 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
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2018/S 051-113074
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: SCHG00170
Title: Targeted Support Service
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
23/07/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 0
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Spring Housing Association Ltd
Birmingham
B42 1DT
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 176 000.00
EUR
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: SCHG00170
Title: Community Integration Support for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeker Children
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: SCHG00170
Title: Refugee Integration and Independence Resettlement support
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
23/07/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Refugee Action
London
SW1v 1RB
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 931 946.00
EUR
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Staffordshire County Council
Stafford
ST16 2DH
UK
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Staffordshire County Council
Stafford
ST16 2DH
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
The Contracting Authority will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period (or 15 days where non-electronic or fax methods are used) at the point that an award decision notice is communicated to tenderers. The award decision process will specify the criteria for the award of the contract/framework agreement, the reasons for the decision, including the characteristics and relative advantages, the name and score of the successful tender; and will specify when the standstill period is expected to end or the date before which the Contracting Authority will not conclude the contract/framework agreement.
If an appeal regarding the award of a contract/framework agreement has not been successfully resolved, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland). Any such action must be brought promptly (generally within 3 months). The Court may order the setting aside of the award decision or may order the Contracting Authority to amend any document and may award damages.
If an agreement has been entered into the Court may make a declaration of ineffectiveness or may order that the duration of any relevant specific contract be shortened and additionally may award damages.
The time limit for seeking such a declaration is generally 30 days from notification of the award (either by award decision notification or contract award notice depending upon the circumstances) or otherwise 6 months.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
10/08/2018