Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Thurrock Council
Civic Offices, New Road
Grays
RM17 6SL
UK
E-mail: procurement@thurrock.gov.uk
NUTS: UKH32
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.thurrock.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/Home
I.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/ProjectManage/1542
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/ProjectManage/1542
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/ProjectManage/1542
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
Short Breaks and Support Services for Disabled Children
Reference number: PS/2023/062
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85300000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The provision of a multiple provider Framework to deliver a range of statutory Short Breaks services for some of the most vulnerable children and young people in Thurrock.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
2 964 000.00
GBP
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: 1
II.2.1) Title
Individual Support Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85310000
85312000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH32
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot covers Short Breaks that are provided in the family home or in the community with the aim of giving disabled Children and Young People the opportunity to develop independence and have positive experiences.
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
Start:
01/07/2024
End:
30/06/2028
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
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Residential Short Breaks
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85310000
85311000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH32
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for Short Break services provided at a specific location outside of the Child’s home. The aim of this Lot is to provide positive experiences to disabled Children and Young People.
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
Start:
01/07/2024
End:
30/06/2028
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
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:
See selection questionnaire
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
19/04/2024
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
19/04/2024
Local time: 12:00
Place:
In-Tend
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
The Council is operating this procurement under the Light Touch Regime for Social and Other Specific Services, as set out in the PCR 2015, at Section 7 (Regulations 74 to 77) and Schedule 3.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
Grays
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Thurrock Council shall incorporate a 10 calendar day standstill period starting the day after the date on which the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers, allowing unsuccessful tenderers to seek further debriefing from the Council before the contract is entered into.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
11/03/2024