Social and other specific services – public contracts
Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Newcastle Gateshead Clinical Commissioning Group
Riverside House, Goldcrest Way, Newburn Riverside (Business Park)
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE15 8NY
UK
E-mail: necsu.neprocurement@nhs.net
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://newcastlegatesheadccg.nhs.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA31749
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu/aspx/Home
Additional information can be obtained from another address:
North Of England Commissioning Support
Teesdale House, Westpoint Road, Thornaby
Stockton-on-Tees
TS17 6BL
UK
E-mail: necsu.neprocurement@nhs.net
NUTS: UKC
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.necsu.nhs.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu/aspx/Home
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu/aspx/Home
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/nhsnecsu/aspx/Home
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
NECS376 Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Support Teams in Schools Service NHS Newcastle Gateshead CCG
Reference number: NECS376
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS Newcastle Gateshead Clinical Commissioning Group (the CCG) and is managing this procurement process.
The CCG is commissioning a children and young peoples mental health support teams in schools service and will consist of:
Lot 1: Newcastle (1 Team), and
Lot 2: Gateshead (2 Teams).
The respective contracts will be for
Lot 1: 3 years initial contract period with a possible 12 months extension period;
Lot 2: 3 years initial contract period with a possible 12 months extension period.
The procurement will be available to view on the In-Tend e-tendering portal on 23 October 2020.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
2 569 184.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for maximum 2 lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 Newcastle
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS Newcastle Gateshead Clinical Commissioning Group (the CCG) and is managing this procurement process.
The CCG is commissioning a children and young peoples mental health support teams in schools service and will consist of:
Lot 1: Newcastle (1 Team), and
Lot 2: Gateshead (2 Teams).
The respective contracts will be for
Lot 1: 3 years initial contract period with a possible 12 months extension period;
Lot 2: 3 years initial contract period with a possible 12 months extension period.
The procurement will be available to view on the In-Tend e-tendering portal on 23 October 2020.
This procurement process will mirror that of the Open procedure as in compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 in respect of Health Care Services under the Light Touch Regime, Regulations 74 – 76 and the National Health Service (Procurement, Patient Choice and Competition) (No 2) Regulations 2013.
Under the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 contracting authorities must also consider:
(a) how, what is proposed to be procured, might improve the economic, social and environmental well-being of the area where it exercises its functions; and
(b) how, in conducting the process of procurement, it might act with a view to securing that improvement.
Accordingly, the subject matter of the contract has been scoped to take into account the priorities of the contracting authorities relating to economic, social and environmental well-being.
Additional information
Potential providers are to note that the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (as amended) may apply to a future procurement including the new fair deal non-statutory policy setting out how pensions issues are to be dealt with when staff are compulsorily transferred from the public sector to independent providers delivering public services.
NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this procurement and communicate with potential providers. There will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including your submission, will be conducted via the portal.
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu/aspx/Home
It is free to register on the portal, which can be accessed at any time of day.
Should you have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal, you should contact the e-Tendering provider by Email: support@in-tend.com or by phone on 0844 2728810
Helpdesk Availability: Monday to Friday 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Note all bidders will be required to submit their ITT responses by the deadline provided within the tender documents.
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
859 396.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
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
The deadline for submission of all tender returns is 12.00 noon on 6 November 2020.
The contracting authority and NECS reserve the right to cancel the tender process at any point and will not be held liable for any costs resulting from any cancellation of the tender process or for any other costs incurred by those tendering for the contract.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 Gateshead
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS Newcastle Gateshead Clinical Commissioning Group (the CCG) and is managing this procurement process.
The CCG is commissioning a children and young peoples mental health support teams in schools service and will consist of:
Lot 1: Newcastle (1 Team), and
Lot 2: Gateshead (2 Teams).
The respective contracts will be for
Lot 1: 3 years initial contract period with a possible 12 months extension period;
Lot 2: 3 years initial contract period with a possible 12 months extension period.
The procurement will be available to view on the In-Tend e-tendering portal on 23 October 2020.
This procurement process will mirror that of the Open procedure as in compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 in respect of health care services under the Light Touch Regime, Regulations 74 – 76 and the National Health Service (Procurement, Patient Choice and Competition) (No 2) Regulations 2013.
Under the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 contracting authorities must also consider:
(a) how, what is proposed to be procured, might improve the economic, social and environmental well-being of the area where it exercises its functions; and
(b) how, in conducting the process of procurement, it might act with a view to securing that improvement.
Accordingly, the subject matter of the contract has been scoped to take into account the priorities of the contracting authorities relating to economic, social and environmental well-being.
Additional information:
Potential providers are to note that the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (as amended) may apply to a future procurement including the new fair deal non-statutory policy setting out how pensions issues are to be dealt with when staff are compulsorily transferred from the public sector to independent providers delivering public services.
NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this procurement and communicate with potential providers. There will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including your submission, will be conducted via the portal.
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu/aspx/Home
It is free to register on the portal, which can be accessed at any time of day.
Should you have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal, you should contact the e-Tendering provider by Email: support@in-tend.com or by phone on 0844 2728810
Helpdesk availability: Monday to Friday 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Note all bidders will be required to submit their ITT responses by the deadline provided within the tender documents.
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
1 712 788.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
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
The deadline for submission of all tender returns is 12.00 noon on 6 November 2020.
The contracting authority and NECS reserve the right to cancel the tender process at any point and will not be held liable for any costs resulting from any cancellation of the tender process or for any other costs incurred by those tendering for the contract.
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.4) Objective rules and criteria for participation
NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this procurement and communicate with potential providers. There will be no hard copy documents issued to
Potential providers and all communications with NECS, including your submission, will be conducted via the portal.
Registering an Interest
If your organisation would like to register an interest in responding to this opportunity please register on the In-Tend portal at:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu/aspx/Home
It is free to register on the portal, which can be accessed at any time of day.
Should you have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal, you should contact the e-Tendering provider by Email: support@in-tend.com or by phone on 0844 2728810
Helpdesk Availability: Monday to Friday 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Please note that tender documentation will be available to download via In-Tend on 23 October 2020.
The deadline for submission of all tender returns is 12.00 noon on 6 November 2020.
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2020/S 192-465325
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
06/11/2020
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
Section VI: Complementary information
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
This procurement process will mirror that of the Open procedure as in compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 in respect of health care services under the Light Touch Regime, Regulations 74 – 76 and the National Health Service (Procurement, Patient Choice and Competition) (No 2) Regulations 2013.
Under the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 Contracting Authorities must also consider:
(a) how, what is proposed to be procured, might improve the economic, social and environmental well-being of the area where it exercises its functions; and
(b) how, in conducting the process of procurement, it might act with a view to securing that improvement.
Accordingly, the subject matter of the contract has been scoped to take into account the priorities of the contracting authorities relating to economic, social and environmental well-being.
Additional Information:
Potential providers are to note that the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (as amended) may apply to a future procurement including the New Fair Deal non-statutory policy setting out how pensions issues are to be dealt with when staff are compulsorily transferred from the public sector to independent providers delivering public services.
NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this procurement and communicate with potential providers. There will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including your submission, will be conducted via the portal.
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu/aspx/Home
It is free to register on the portal, which can be accessed at any time of day.
Should you have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal, you should contact the e-Tendering provider by Email: support@in-tend.com or by phone on 0844 2728810
Helpdesk Availability: Monday to Friday 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Note all bidders will be required to submit their ITT responses by the deadline provided within the tender documents.
Please note that tender documentation will be available to download via In-Tend on 23 October 2020.
The deadline for submission of all tender returns is 12.00 noon on 6 November 2020.
The contracting authority and NECS reserve the right to cancel the tender process at any point and will not be held liable for any costs resulting from any cancellation of the tender process or for any other costs incurred by those tendering for the contract.
(MT Ref:220967).
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
North Of England Commissioning Support
Teesdale House, Westpoint Road, Thornaby
Stockton-on-Tees
TS17 6BL
UK
E-mail: necsu.neprocurement@nhs.net
Internet address(es)
URL: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu/aspx/Home
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
North Of England Commissioning Support
Teesdale House, Westpoint Road, Thornaby
Stockton-on-Tees
TS17 6BL
UK
E-mail: necsu.neprocurement@nhs.net
Internet address(es)
URL: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu/aspx/Home
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
The Commissioner will act in accordance with Part 3 Chapter 5 Regulation 85 to 87 and Part 3 Chapter 6 Regulation 88 to 104 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (SI 2015 No 102) (PCR 2015). Part 3 of the PCR 2015 provides for appeals to be made to the High Court subject to the time limitations and other required procedural steps. The rules relating to appeal are complex and a dissatisfied tenderer is advised to take their own prompt legal advice.
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Royal Courts of Justice — The High Court
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://courttribunalfinder.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
21/10/2020