Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Leeds South and East Clinical Commissioning Group
3200 Century Way, Thorpe Park
Leeds
LS15 8ZB
UK
Contact person: Rachael Frank
Telephone: +44 1612123714
E-mail: rachael_frank@nhs.net
Fax: +16 2123709
NUTS: UKE42
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://uk.eu-supply.com
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/39
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=20686&B=NHSSBS
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=20686&B=NHSSBS
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
The Provision of a Patient Experience and Engagement Support Service on behalf of NHS Leeds Clinical Commissioning Groups Partnership.
Reference number: EU-Supply Reference Number 28243
II.1.2) Main CPV code
73000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
NHS SBS are acting on behalf of NHS Leeds North, Leeds South and East and Leeds West Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) known as NHS Leeds Clinical Commissioning Groups Partnership working closely together across Leeds and currently have an existing in-house engagement team. It is the aim of this Procurement to appoint an independent engagement function who can supplement the CCGs engagement requirements, ensuring that the statutory duty is underpinned by robust engagement which informs service delivery including the commissioning and de-commissioning of services. The CCGs are looking for an expert resource and advisory function to complement the engagement work undertaken. This will include provision of an Asset-Based Engagement (ABE) approach to ensure the needs of the less often heard and hard to reach groups from each of the nine protected characteristics are taken into account as defined within the Single Equality Act 2010 and detailed within the Service Specification.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
570 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
73200000
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE42
Main site or place of performance:
Leeds.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Service will deliver an involvement, engagement and patient experience support function along with an Asset-Based Engagement approach for targeted communities on behalf of the three NHS Leeds Clinical Commissioning Groups. To ensure effective engagement with the people of Leeds, with a particular focus on less often heard communities and vulnerable groups. Engagement with people in the workplace will also form part of the engagement process liaising with identified employers in Leeds. The Affordability Threshold is 114 000 GBP per annum and the Contract will be for a duration of 3 years with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years. This advert has also been advertised in Contract Finder.
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:
570 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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
Bidders wishing to express an interest in participating in this Invitation to Tender (ITT) should register their interest on the EU-Supply Website to access the documentation using reference 28243. To register on EU Supply please log on to the following website: https://nhssbs.eu-supply.com. The ITT documentation should be completed and submitted by 17:00 on 4.8.2017.
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
For support registering on EU Supply and downloading the documentation please contact the e-Tendering help desk on 0800 840 2050 or uksupport@eu-supply.com. The CCGs are not liable for any costs, fees or expenses incurred by any party participating in this ITT.
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
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:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2017/S 071-134745
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
04/08/2017
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: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
04/08/2017
Local time: 17:00
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
NHS Leeds South and East Clinical Commissioning Group
3200 Century Way, Thorpe Park
Leeds
LS15 8ZB
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://uk.eu-supply.com
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Court proceedings must be started in the High Court.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
29/06/2017