Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Northern Ireland Housing Executive
2 Adelaide Street
Belfast
BT2 8BP
UK
E-mail: kateryna.houston@nihe.gov.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Address of the buyer profile: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Housing and community amenities
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Pre- Market Engagement - Hoarding Support Service
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) requires the provision of a practical and therapeutic hoarding support service to NIHE tenants. Prior to initiating the procurement NIHE wishes to establish the level of market interest in participating in the procurement process.
The objectives of this exercise are to:
- Gain an updated insight into the market capacity and potential innovative solutions and approaches;
- Gain an understanding of supplier awareness, engagement and opinions;
- Understand risks and issues;
- Identify barriers to participation.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN0
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NIHE are interested in engaging with potential service providers who can deliver a practical and therapeutic hoarding support service. NIHE’s aim is to more effectively support tenants who are affected by hoarding disorder.
Through the organisation’s duties as landlord, various isolated and vulnerable tenants have been identified as in need of a tailored support to understand and manage their hoarding tendencies, improve their quality of life and live safely in their tenancy.
NIHE seeks to procure contracts with appropriate supportive approaches, so that sustainable positive outcomes and harm reduction can be achieved.
The specialist service provider will have to be knowledgeable and qualified regarding hoarding disorder and its treatment and be willing to utilise person-centred and trauma-informed support approaches. This should include therapeutic support to coincide with practical support. Practical support should involve assisting the tenant to reduce hoarding in the property so that health and safety risks due to hoarding are removed. Methods used should be sustainable for the person being supported.
NIHE are considering the procurement of 5 contracts which geographically will align with HSC Trust areas. These are expected to be established incrementally over the coming 18 months.
If your organisation possesses the capability and expertise to provide the required service and you would like to register your interest, please e-mail your company's interest to kateryna.houston@nihe.gov.uk by 3pm UK time on Wednesday 19 June 2024 giving your contact details i.e. name, job title, email address and contact telephone number. Please ensure only one representative from your organisation registers interest.
NIHE may wish to follow up with a questionnaire and subsequently hold interviews to seek further information.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
02/09/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
The information contained in this notice, including (but not limited to) the description and classification of the requirements, CPV codes, and the estimated date of publication of contract notice, is indicative only and NIHE reserves the right to amend it at any time without notice. NIHE shall not be liable for any costs, expenses or liabilities incurred by those participating in this notice in any way.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
05/06/2024