Tender

HIV Wellbeing & Prevention Services

  • London Borough of Newham
  • London Borough of Tower Hamlets
  • London Borough of Waltham Forest
  • London Borough of Hackey & Central London
  • London Borough of Redbridge

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2021/S 000-001678

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-028de4

Published 27 January 2021, 6:01pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

London Borough of Newham

1000 Dockside

London

E16 2QU

Email

fusion.sourcing@onesource.co.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKI41 - Hackney and Newham

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://elyq.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/fscmUI/faces/PrcPosRegisterSupplier?prcBuId=300000002089195

one.1) Name and addresses

London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Mulberry Place, Town Hall

London

E14 2BG

Email

fusion.sourcing@onesource.co.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKI42 - Tower Hamlets

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://elyq.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/fscmUI/faces/PrcPosRegisterSupplier?prcBuId=300000002089195

one.1) Name and addresses

London Borough of Waltham Forest

Waltham Forest Town Hall

London

E17 4JF

Email

fusion.sourcing@onesource.co.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKI53 - Redbridge and Waltham Forest

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://elyq.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/fscmUI/faces/PrcPosRegisterSupplier?prcBuId=300000002089195

one.1) Name and addresses

London Borough of Hackey & Central London

1 Hillman Street

London

E8 1DY

Email

fusion.sourcing@onesource.co.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKI41 - Hackney and Newham

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://elyq.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/fscmUI/faces/PrcPosRegisterSupplier?prcBuId=300000002089195

one.1) Name and addresses

London Borough of Redbridge

255-259 High Rd

Ilford

IG1 1NY

Email

fusion.sourcing@onesource.co.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKI53 - Redbridge and Waltham Forest

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://elyq.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/fscmUI/faces/PrcPosRegisterSupplier?prcBuId=300000002089195

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract involves joint procurement

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://elyq.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/fscmUI/faces/PrcPosRegisterSupplier?prcBuId=300000002089195

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://elyq.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/fscmUI/faces/PrcPosRegisterSupplier?prcBuId=300000002089195

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

HIV Wellbeing & Prevention Services

Reference number

ITTN7

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

Local authority Public Health commissioning responsibilities in relation to sexual health include a range of interventions including open access sexual health and contraception services, HIV prevention and testing and sexual health promotion. The scope of the services outlined in this specification are sought to fulfil, at a minimum, key responsibilities around HIV prevention, testing and support based on an evolving population need across a number of London boroughs.

The landscape for people living with HIV in England is dramatically different now to what it has been in the past. Enormous advances in pharmaceutical treatments have led to an increase in life expectancy for HIV positive people which for some is almost the same as that of the general population. Living with HIV with an undetectable load and a vastly reduced risk of transmission should mean a better quality of life for people living with HIV as well as emerging and changing needs, similar to those living with other long-term conditions.

Nonetheless, there remain some demographic inequities in relation to risk of HIV infection and access to support services that will be addressed through this Framework. On top of this, widespread changes in service user behaviour in light of the Covid pandemic have further highlighted the need for a strong remote service offer that does not further exacerbate existing inequities

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £2,240,000

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

Adults (Three Work Packages)

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services
    • DA28 - Social service
    • DA29 - Social work
    • DA41 - Treatment
  • 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI41 - Hackney and Newham

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Local authority Public Health commissioning responsibilities in relation to sexual health include a range of interventions including open access sexual health and contraception services, HIV prevention and testing and sexual health promotion. The scope of the services outlined in this specification are sought to fulfil, at a minimum, key responsibilities around HIV prevention, testing and support based on an evolving population need across a number of London boroughs.

The landscape for people living with HIV in England is dramatically different now to what it has been in the past. Enormous advances in pharmaceutical treatments have led to an increase in life expectancy for HIV positive people which for some is almost the same as that of the general population. Living with HIV with an undetectable load and a vastly reduced risk of transmission should mean a better quality of life for people living with HIV as well as emerging and changing needs, similar to those living with other long-term conditions.

Nonetheless, there remain some demographic inequities in relation to risk of HIV infection and access to support services that will be addressed through this Framework. On top of this, widespread changes in service user behaviour in light of the Covid pandemic have further highlighted the need for a strong remote service offer that does not further exacerbate existing inequities. These individual and population level challenges require a fresh and innovative approach to commissioning services embodied by the approach taken within this specification.

This Framework reflects the trend towards aligning commissioning arrangements at a regional level that broadly mirrors the footprint of the Integrated Care System (ICS). Boroughs included in the Framework from 2021 include London Borough of Newham (LBN, host borough), London Borough of Tower Hamlets (LBTH), London Borough of Waltham Forest (LBWF), London Borough Hackney and the City of London Corporation (LBH&C) and the London Borough of Redbridge (LBR).

To help align service provision while allowing for borough-level variation, the Framework has been split into two 'Lots': Lot 1 is for adults and Lot 2 is for Children, Young People and Families. Within Lot 1 there are three separate 'Work Packages' that may be activated independently and at different times by the participating boroughs. The three Work Packages comprising Lot 1 are:

1. Psychosocial Support

2. HIV Prevention, Sexual Health Promotion and Outreach

3. Training, System Leadership and Peer Support

Participating boroughs are expected to call off against Lots (and Work Packages within Lot 1) at different points over the lifetime of the Framework to reflect local priorities and population need.

Each borough will determine the configuration of the service they each commission based on local priorities and need. This may lead to an update of this specification accordingly. Providers on the Framework may be asked to take part in a mini competition against individual boroughs' specifications to determine the best Provider(s). The contract length and value of the service will also be confirmed at this time.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Details to be provided 31/05/2023 if extended detail provided 31/05/2024

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Children, Young People and Families

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
    • DA28 - Social service
    • DA29 - Social work
    • DA30 - Counselling
    • DA32 - Family-planning
  • 85320000 - Social services
    • DA28 - Social service
    • DA29 - Social work
    • DA30 - Counselling
    • DA32 - Family-planning
  • 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
    • DA28 - Social service
    • DA29 - Social work
    • DA30 - Counselling
    • DA32 - Family-planning

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI - LONDON

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Local authority Public Health commissioning responsibilities in relation to sexual health include a range of interventions including open access sexual health and contraception services, HIV prevention and testing and sexual health promotion. The scope of the services outlined in this specification are sought to fulfil, at a minimum, key responsibilities around HIV prevention, testing and support based on an evolving population need across a number of London boroughs.

The landscape for people living with HIV in England is dramatically different now to what it has been in the past. Enormous advances in pharmaceutical treatments have led to an increase in life expectancy for HIV positive people which for some is almost the same as that of the general population. Living with HIV with an undetectable load and a vastly reduced risk of transmission should mean a better quality of life for people living with HIV as well as emerging and changing needs, similar to those living with other long-term conditions.

Nonetheless, there remain some demographic inequities in relation to risk of HIV infection and access to support services that will be addressed through this Framework. On top of this, widespread changes in service user behaviour in light of the Covid pandemic have further highlighted the need for a strong remote service offer that does not further exacerbate existing inequities. These individual and population level challenges require a fresh and innovative approach to commissioning services embodied by the approach taken within this specification.

This Framework reflects the trend towards aligning commissioning arrangements at a regional level that broadly mirrors the footprint of the Integrated Care System (ICS). Boroughs included in the Framework from 2021 include London Borough of Newham (LBN, host borough), London Borough of Tower Hamlets (LBTH), London Borough of Waltham Forest (LBWF), London Borough Hackney and the City of London Corporation (LBH&C) and the London Borough of Redbridge (LBR).

To help align service provision while allowing for borough-level variation, the Framework has been split into two 'Lots': Lot 1 is for adults and Lot 2 is for Children, Young People and Families. Within Lot 1 there are three separate 'Work Packages' that may be activated independently and at different times by the participating boroughs. The three Work Packages comprising Lot 1 are:

1. Psychosocial Support

2. HIV Prevention, Sexual Health Promotion and Outreach

3. Training, System Leadership and Peer Support

Participating boroughs are expected to call off against Lots (and Work Packages within Lot 1) at different points over the lifetime of the Framework to reflect local priorities and population need.

Each borough will determine the configuration of the service they each commission based on local priorities and need. This may lead to an update of this specification accordingly. Providers on the Framework may be asked to take part in a mini competition against individual boroughs' specifications to determine the best Provider(s). The contract length and value of the service will also be confirmed at this time.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Details provided 31/05/2023 or if extended will be provided 31/05/2024

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

Accelerated procedure

Justification:

Necessity to our London Boroughs and their communities.

four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

Framework agreement with several operators

Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 5

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2019/S 246-606063

four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

12 February 2021

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

12 February 2021

Local time

1:00pm


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: Yes

Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 2023

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Royal Courts of Justice

Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

Country

United Kingdom