Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Wiltshire Council
County Hall, Bythesea Road
Trowbridge
BA14 8JN
Contact
Mr Andrew Mead
Telephone
+44 7769162166
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKK15 - Wiltshire CC
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
CS1700 Early Mental Health and Counselling Services
Reference number
DN650489
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
A procurement for early mental health services to support children and young people from the age of 5 to 18 years who are experiencing early mental health difficulties, in Wiltshire. The services are to support the emotional health and wellbeing of children and young people by providing an early intervention support service before they face more serious mental health issues.
Wiltshire Council's (the Authority) and the Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire NHS Integrated Care Board’s (ICB) requirements for the provision of early mental health services to support children and young people from the age of 5 to 18 years who are experiencing early mental health difficulties. The services are to support the emotional health and wellbeing of children and young people by providing an early intervention support service.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Advice, Information and Therapeutic Positive Activities
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85310000 - Social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK15 - Wiltshire CC
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
• This part of the service will act as a “front door” for the Early Mental Health Service, promoting the aims of prevention and early intervention
• Referrals will be accepted from any professional, family/carer or individual (self-referral) – a referral form will be used for this and the Supplier will ensure this is straightforward and accessible.
• Referrals will initially be triaged within 5 working days and either offered signposting or a full assessment
• The delivery of a range of positive group activities, both online and face to face, which have a focus on enhancing wellbeing and encouraging self-development
• The Supplier will develop a programme of activities which can be offered to children, young people and where appropriate, their carers and families
• The Supplier would be expected to be creative with the design of a programme of appropriate activities, examples of which could include yoga, mindful nature experiences, music, celebration* groups and visits to local attractions
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK15 - Wiltshire CC
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Therapy and Counselling
• The Supplier will deliver counselling and therapy sessions to children and young people
• These must be deliverable both online and face to face
• Commissioners would expect the Supplier to offer a range of therapeutic interventions to meet the current needs of children and young people, e.g., talking therapy, art therapy, drama therapy and the Supplier will recruit sufficiently trained staff to deliver this
• This element of the service can involve the delivery of therapeutic group work, where appropriate, and Commissioners would encourage the Supplier to develop a group programme which meets the varying needs of children and young people in the 5-18 age bracket
• Each child or young person will have a service-specific care plan which will be collaboratively put together at Session 1
• Flexibility in delivery is needed due to the broad geographic area of Wiltshire
• The Supplier should aim to offer up to 10 sessions of therapy to each child or young person, with this being reviewed by session 6
• Sessions must be led by the needs of the child, with appropriate allowances made for children with neurodivergence and SEND requirements
• Safeguarding concerns will be responded to appropriately and escalated in accordance with the Supplier’s policy and local protocols
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
13 February 2023
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
13 February 2023
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court of England and Wales
London
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
The contracting authority will enter into contract following a 10 calendar day standstill, on date of notification of results. PCR 2015 regulations apply.