Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
London Borough of Enfield
B-Block South, Civic Centre, Silver Street
Enfield
EN1 3XA
UK
Contact person: Mr Mekonnen Gutta
Telephone: +44 2081321294
E-mail: mekonnen.gutta@enfield.gov.uk
NUTS: UKI
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.enfield.gov.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.enfield.gov.uk/
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=42c22e0c-15ba-ed11-8120-005056b64545
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=42c22e0c-15ba-ed11-8120-005056b64545
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
Home Care Service for Vulnerable Children and Young People
Reference number: DN623821
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The contracting authority needs to establish an appropriate vehicle to utilise experienced and pre-qualified organisations to provide home care services for vulnerable children and young people.
The resultant vehicle (Framework Agreement) to be entered in is to provide care at home and transport assistance for Vulnerable Children and Young People aged between 10 and 17 years who have disabilities and whom the Authority has responsibility to support. The Services will include short breaks for disabled children, Section 17 provision (Children in Need) and transport assistance for disabled looked after children (please refer to the Specifications for further information).
The duration of the Framework Agreement will be for an initial three (3) year] with the option to extend up to a further one (1) year, subject to contractor’s performance and at the full discretion of the Authority, and subject to a lawful termination in accordance with the provisions of the Terms and Conditions of the Framework Agreement (please refer to Schedule 10).
The requirements are divided into three distinct Lots under the proposed procurement. At its absolute discretion, the Authority intend to appoint up to a maximum number of organisations under each Lot, as described below:
Lot 1 - Care at home for disabled children, up to a maximum of 6 suppliers.
Lot 2 - Care at home for mainstream services, up to a maximum of 3 suppliers.
Lot 3 - Transport assistance for mainstream services, up to a maximum of 2 suppliers.
Note, the maximum numbers have been provided to ensure Bidders are aware of the award restrictions under each Lot.
There will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the
resultant Framework Agreement and the contracting authority will be entitled to
enter into other contracts and arrangements with other suppliers for the provision
of any, or all, of the requirements which are the same as, or similar to those specified under the established Framework Agreement.
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: Lot 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Care at home for disabled children
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Provider shall ensure that appropriate provision is given to the Service User in line with the Preparing for Adulthood National Agenda, Education Health and Care Plan and any other plans co-produced by the Council, child, young person, their family and involved professionals during their home care provision. Details given within the service specification.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 40%
Price
/ Weighting:
60%
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The Framework Agreement will be for initial 36 months term with the option to extend up to a further 12 months (1 year), subject to contractor’s performance and at the full discretion of the Authority, and subject to a lawful termination in accordance with the provisions of the Terms and Conditions of the Framework Agreement.
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: Lot 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Care at home for mainstream services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Service Provider shall ensure that appropriate provision is given to the Service User in line with the Preparing for Adulthood National Agenda, Education Health and Care Plan and any other plans co-produced by the Council, child, young person, their family and involved professionals during their home care provision. This will include any or all of the following:
• Personal Care – e.g. eating and drinking, hygiene, dressing
• Communication – e.g. developing communication skills
• Daily Living – e.g. preparing meals and cooking
• Social Skills – e.g. developing social contacts and friendships; organising social activities
• Leisure and Recreation – e.g. participating in fitness, sport, recreational and leisure groups; participation in community activities
• House cleaning
• Organising daily activities
Refer to service specification for further information.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality questions
/ Weighting: 40%
Price
/ Weighting:
60%
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The Framework Agreement will be for initial 36 months term with the option to extend up to a further 12 months (1 year), subject to contractor’s performance and at the full discretion of the Authority, and subject to a lawful termination in accordance with the provisions of the Terms and Conditions of the Framework Agreement.
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: Lot 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3 - Transport assistance for mainstream services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Service Provider shall ensure that appropriate provision is given to the Service User in line with the Preparing for Adulthood National Agenda, Education Health and Care Plan and any other plans co-produced by the Council, child, young person, their family and involved professionals during their home care provision. Please refer to service specification for further information.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality questions
/ Weighting: 40%
Price
/ Weighting:
60%
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The Framework Agreement will be for initial 36 months term with the option to extend up to a further 12 months (1 year), subject to contractor’s performance and at the full discretion of the Authority, and subject to a lawful termination in accordance with the provisions of the Terms and Conditions of the Framework Agreement.
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 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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2023/S 000-006381
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
30/01/2024
Local time: 17:00
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:
31/01/2024
Local time: 10:00
Place:
Civic Centre, London Borough of Enfield.
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court, Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Telephone: +44 20794760000
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
19/12/2023