Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
7 Force Commercial Services
Suffolk Constabulary
Martlesham Heath
IP5 3QS
UK
Contact person: Louise Larter
E-mail: louise.larter@suffolk.police.uk
NUTS: UKH1
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://7force.force.com
Address of the buyer profile: https://7force.force.com
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://7force.force.com
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Victim Care Services for the counties of Norfolk & Suffolk
Reference number: 7F-2023-C090
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85300000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk and The Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk is procuring a contract for the provision of a victim care services for the counties of Norfolk & Suffolk.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
2 250 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
98000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH1
Main site or place of performance:
Suffolk & Norfolk
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) for Norfolk and Suffolk are undertaking a procurement process for the future delivery of the multi-crime referral, assessment and victim support service: Norfolk and Suffolk Victim Care (NSVC). Supporting victims is a key part of the Police and Crime Plans in each county. Within the current plans there is a commitment to work in partnership to commission and provide effective services that support victims. The opportunity is for a 3 year contract with two potential extensions of 12 months. The contract being procured is estimated to be between £1,350,000 and £2,250,000 depending on whether the contract is to be extended.<br/>This opportunity is available via the 7 Force Commercial Tendering Portal. To register, visit https://7force.force.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk<br/><br/>If you are already registered on the Portal, you can login here: https://7force.force.com/login<br/>Once logged in, visit the 'Find Opportunities' section and click 'Register Interest'. Follow the steps to view the documents
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
2 250 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/10/2025
End:
30/09/2028
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2 x optional extensions of 12 months
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 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:
24/10/2024
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until:
01/10/2025
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
24/10/2024
Local time: 12:00
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
A TUPE Confidentiality Undertaking must be signed by bidders prior to them receiving TUPE information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
The High Court
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
BiP Solutions
Medius 60, Pacific Way
Glasgow
G51 1DZ
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.bipsolutions.com/
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
26/09/2024