II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

44521100

44521110

50000000

75241000

98395000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD3

Main site or place of performance:

Manchester, M11 2NS.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Greater Manchester Police is seeking a single supplier to provide a fully managed emergency boarding service to cover 12 geographic policing divisions within the Force. The Contractor must be able to provide an emergency boarding service to operate 24 hours per day on each and every day of the year. The Contractor will respond to a call-out and arrive at the place of service delivery within 60 minutes of the call being received from Constabulary personnel. The contract will be for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years. Bidders wishing to express an interest in the opportunity must be able to demonstrate a good understanding of Social Value as detailed below. The Commissioner is committed to the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 (PSSVA 2012); ensuring that social, economic and environmental issues are considered at all stages of our commissioning and procuring process, and as part of the whole life cost of a contract. The Commissioner aims to build resilient communities, reduce demand for public services, lower environmental impacts and secure improvements in social capital, such as citizenship, neighbourliness, social networks and civic participation associated with general positive effects across the life course. As part of the Commissioner's social value policy, we also embrace the regional social value outcomes from the Greater Manchester Combined Authority.

Build Resilient Communities:

— Encourage resident participation and promote active citizenship;

— Provide health, well-being and support packages and work towards paying a living wage;

— Build capacity and support for the Third Sector reduce demand on Public Services;

— Support local business and spend money locally;

— Create jobs, apprenticeships and training opportunities;

— Reduce inequality and raise living standards.

Lower Environmental Impacts:

— Reduce waste and protect natural resources;

— Reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions in buildings.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 350 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 06/01/2017

End: 05/01/2019

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The contract will be for a period of 24 months with the option to extend for a further 24 months (either incrementally or as a single 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

II.2.14) Additional information

This tender process is being conducted through the Bluelight e-tendering portal. In the interests of fairness, accountability and auditability, all communication regarding this tender must be made through the ‘Discussion’ facility of the Bluelight portal. No other methods of communication will receive a response.

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Greater Manchester

Manchester

UK