London Borough of Southwark
Southwark Council, 160 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2QH
UK
Contact person: Ms Liz Gardiner
Telephone: +44 2075250283
E-mail: Liz.Gardiner@southwark.gov.uk
NUTS: UKI44
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.southwark.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.southwark.gov.uk
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
II.1.1) Title
Southwark Works Employment Support Service Framework
Reference number: DN644762
II.1.2) Main CPV code
98000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The contracting authority is seeking to appoint a framework of providers to deliver employment support services to Southwark residents who are unemployed or in insecure or low paid work.
The framework will be divided into 9 lots, each lot focusing on particular barriers to employment, as described in the service specification.
The framework is for a 4 year period, with suppliers invited to bid for initial call off contracts at the same time as appointment to the framework. Initial call off contracts will be for a period of 2 years, with an option to extend for a further 2 years.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 5
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Vulnerable young people including care leavers and those with special educational needs or are disabled
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
98390000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI44
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Employment support will be targeted to Southwark residents aged 16-25. The young people eligible for this lot are not in employment, education or training (NEET ), care leavers, or have had contact or are currently in contact with the criminal justice system, are considered at risk of offending, or have special educational needs or disabilities, mental health needs or housing needs.
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 authority may exercise a 2 year extension
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
People aged 50+ or with physical health conditions / disabilities
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
98000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI44
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Employment support will be targeted to Southwark residents who are over 50 or have physical health conditions or disabilities.
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 authority may exercise a 2 year extension
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
Mental health
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
98000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI44
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The lot will provide employment support for Southwark residents with a range of mental health conditions, including mild mental health conditions, anxiety/depression, and long-term or complex mental health needs, with no formal diagnosis. It will also aim to integrate with core mental health services to secure referrals. There will also be a focus on in work support to help residents maintain employment and for clients to link to the wellbeing hub.
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 authority may exercise a 2 year extension
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
Learning disabilities and learning difficulties, including autism
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
98000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI44
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Eligible service users for this lot are residents who have learning difficulties or disabilities. The aim is to provide employment support for adults with learning difficulties and disabilities, focusing on engaging with Southwark Council All Age Disability services, supporting clients with a range of disabilities and link clients to Adult Social Care hubs.
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 authority may exercise a 2 year extension
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
Parents and unpaid carers
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
98000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI44
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Employment support will be offered to Southwark parents and unpaid carers, working with council teams to direct support to those eligible for 'Supporting Families' support and working with Social Care teams to work with carers.
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 authority may exercise a 2 year extension
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
Ex offenders
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
98000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI44
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Employment support directed to Southwark residents who have had contact or are currently in contact with the criminal justice system to support the transition back into work and maintain employment.
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 authority may exercise a 2 year extension
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.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
98000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI44
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Eligible service users will be experiencing substance misuse issues, and may be engaged with Southwark Council commissioned treatment services. Employment support will target those receiving support from council services.
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 authority may exercise a 2 year extension
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
Homlessness
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
98000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI44
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Employment support will be targeted to Southwark residents who are homeless and at risk of homelessness; eligible clients will need to be in contact with the council’s Housing Solutions team.
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 authority may exercise a 2 year extension
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
In work support
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
98000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI44
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Employment support will focus on Southwark residents who are already employed, though on low pay or insecure hours.
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 authority may exercise a 2 year extension
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