Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Wales SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP
Block A, Neath Port Talbot Hospital
NEATH
SA12 7BX
UK
Contact person: Julie Williams
Telephone: +44 1639848544
E-mail: julie.williams74@wales.nhs.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
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://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
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
CWMTAWE CLUSTER NETWORK COMPLEX NEEDS WORKER
Reference number: SBU-OJEU-51866-019-JW-22
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85323000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The Provider will need to:
Develop the Complex Needs Service across the Cwmtawe Cluster Network, identifying unmet need and be
the central point of contact for referrals to the service
- work with individuals from primary care settings to undertake initial assessments. Identify and co-produce
meaningful interventions to address identified issues with regard to domestic abuse, mental health and/or
substance misuse
- work with colleagues as an advocate for patients with complex needs across the Cwmtawe Cluster area to
identify and ensure all patients gave full and equitable access to help and support
- using a ‘Team Around the Family’ approach, lead and broker staff in specialist roles and from partner
2.2
organisations to ensure effective outcomes
- to work with third sector providers and service commissioners to ensure that adequate quality
assurance/clinical governance/performance management systems are in place to underpin safe referral
processes
- to implement procedures for signposting and referral to third sector and partner organisations underpinned
by sound information sharing protocols
- strengthen and develop links and pathways with other services including but not exclusively private sector
landlords and specialist providers to increase collaborative working
- work closely with local housing teams to ensure communications are clear and people who need help are
identified at the earliest opportunity
- help people to maintain their independence, health and wellbeing through innovative interventions that
fully recognise and incorporate each person’s strengths
- to participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and input into clinical reviews as deemed appropriate
- to manage a budget which can be utilised to fund resources, community activities and therapeutic
interventions as identified
- to maintain accurate records and produce regular reports to ensure effective monitoring procedures
- to manage a case load
NB: This Tender Opportunity covers the Cwmtawe Cluster Network. Further opportunities may become
available under this contract, as funding becomes available. Ultimately to cover other Cluster Networks
across the Swansea Bay University Health Board footprint.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
129 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
75122000
85000000
85100000
85140000
85323000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL18
UKL17
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Provider will need to:
Develop the Complex Needs Service across the Cwmtawe Cluster Network, identifying unmet need and be
the central point of contact for referrals to the service
- work with individuals from primary care settings to undertake initial assessments. Identify and co-produce
meaningful interventions to address identified issues with regard to domestic abuse, mental health and/or
substance misuse
- work with colleagues as an advocate for patients with complex needs across the Cwmtawe Cluster area to
identify and ensure all patients gave full and equitable access to help and support
- using a ‘Team Around the Family’ approach, lead and broker staff in specialist roles and from partner
2.2
organisations to ensure effective outcomes
- to work with third sector providers and service commissioners to ensure that adequate quality
assurance/clinical governance/performance management systems are in place to underpin safe referral
processes
- to implement procedures for signposting and referral to third sector and partner organisations underpinned
by sound information sharing protocols
- strengthen and develop links and pathways with other services including but not exclusively private sector
landlords and specialist providers to increase collaborative working
- work closely with local housing teams to ensure communications are clear and people who need help are
identified at the earliest opportunity
- help people to maintain their independence, health and wellbeing through innovative interventions that
fully recognise and incorporate each person’s strengths
- to participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and input into clinical reviews as deemed appropriate
- to manage a budget which can be utilised to fund resources, community activities and therapeutic
interventions as identified
- to maintain accurate records and produce regular reports to ensure effective monitoring procedures
- to manage a case load
NB: This Tender Opportunity covers the Cwmtawe Cluster Network. Further opportunities may become
available under this contract, as funding becomes available. Ultimately to cover other Cluster Networks
across the Swansea Bay University Health Board footprint.
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: 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.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
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
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Refer to tender documentation
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:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
30/12/2022
Local time: 15:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
CY
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until:
30/12/2022
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
30/12/2022
Local time: 12:00
Place:
The tender will be open from 5th December and close 30th December 2022
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
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
NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=126859
(WA Ref:126859)
The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Telephone: +44 2079477501
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
23/11/2022