Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Lothian
Procurement Headquarters, Lothian Health Board Waverley Gate 2-4 Waterloo Place
Edinburgh
EH1 3EG
UK
Telephone: +44 8454242424
E-mail: john.pittman1@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKM
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00326
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.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://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.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
Sexual Health and Blood Bourne Virus Services
Reference number: LOTL226-23
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85121200
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
NHS Lothian, a statutory body constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (“the Board”), NHS Lothian wishes to tender for sexual health and wellbeing services provided to Men who Have Sex with Men (MSM) and emotional health and wellbeing services for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) adults and young people as specified within the attached Appendix 1 specifications for Lots 1, 2 and 3. Suppliers are invited to bid for single or multiple lots.
Lots are as follows:
- Lot 1 - Sexual health and wellbeing of Gay and Bisexual men, and all men who have sex with men (GBMSM)
- Lot 2 - Emotional health and wellbeing of LGBT+ adults
- Lot 3 - Emotional health and wellbeing of LGBT + young people (13–18-year-olds)
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
LOT 1 - Provision of Services to Support the Sexual Health and Wellbeing of GBMSM Adults (aged 16+)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85121200
85320000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM75
UKM73
UKM78
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To Provide of services to support the health and wellbeing, including sexual health and wellbeing of GBMSM adults (16+). Please see tender documents on https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Strategy
/ Weighting: 25
Quality criterion: Governance, Management and Staff Structures
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Use of Contract Funds
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Staffing Levels
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Recording and Monitoring Systems
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Review Procedures
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Communication with Service Users
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Communication with Partners
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
20
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
+1 year extension up to a total of 4 years.
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
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
LOT 2 - Provision of Services to Support the Sexual Health and Wellbeing of LGBT+ Adults (aged 16+)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85121200
85320000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM73
UKM75
UKM78
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To provide services to Support the Sexual Health and Wellbeing of LGBT+ Adults (aged 16+). Please see tender documents on https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Strategy
/ Weighting: 25
Quality criterion: Governance, Management and Staff Structures
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Use of Contract Funds
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Staffing Levels
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Recording and Monitoring Systems
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Review Procedures
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Communication with Service Users
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Communication with Partners
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
20
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
+1 year up to a maximum of 4 years.
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
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3 - Emotional health and wellbeing of LGBT + young people (13–18-year-olds)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85121200
85320000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM73
UKM75
UKM78
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of services to support the emotional health and wellbeing of LGBT + young people (13–18-year-olds). Please see tender documents on https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Strategy
/ Weighting: 25
Quality criterion: Governance, Management and Staff Structures
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Use of Contract Funds
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Staffing Levels
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Recording and Monitoring Systems
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Review Procedures
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Communication with Service Users
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Communication with Partners
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
20
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
+1 year up to a maximum of 4 years.
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
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:
Please see tender documents at https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
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
Please see tender documents at https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
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:
05/12/2023
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:
05/12/2023
Local time: 12:00
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
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 25546. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
(SC Ref:749379)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Sheriff Court House, 27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
03/11/2023