Tender

Procurement for the Provision of Lead VCS Locality Partners to the Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire Area

  • Sirona care & health C.I.C.

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2021/S 000-001865

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-028e9f

Published 29 January 2021, 3:37pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Sirona care & health C.I.C.

2nd Floor, Kingswood Civic Centre, High Street, Kingswood

Bristol

BS15 9TR

Contact

Michael Pingstone (SCW)

Email

michael.pingstone@nhs.net

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKK - SOUTH WEST (ENGLAND)

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/

Buyer's address

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home

one.3) Communication

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

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

http://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Other type

Community Interest Company registered in England and Wales

one.5) Main activity

Health


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Procurement for the Provision of Lead VCS Locality Partners to the Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire Area

Reference number

WA11258

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 85323000 - Community health services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

Sirona care & health CIC, on behalf of the Healthier Together partners, is seeking expressions of interest from organisations to become a Lead VCS Locality Partner for each of the current six (6) Localities across Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire (BNSSG).

Lead VCS Locality Partners will work with other local organisations & community groups to:

• Develop true collaboration - valuing what strengths we each bring

• Enhance the resources & capability available to support wellbeing

• Connect with communities at every level; working with them to promote health & wellbeing

Six lots are being procured as part of this process, aligning with the current structure in place across BNSSG:

1. Bristol: North & West

2. Bristol: Inner City & East

3. Bristol: South

4. North Somerset: Weston & Worle

5. North Somerset: Woodspring

6. South Gloucestershire

Each contract let pursuant to this process will run for an initial period of 3 years, with extension options of a further 6 years, to a maximum total length of 9 years. The annual value will be £30,000 per locality (per contract), and the maximum whole life (9 year) value of each contract will be £270,000.

As an Integrated Care System, it is important that we have a sustainable voluntary & community sector; one which is connected to communities and connected to the strategic development of support.

To achieve the above, we are requesting expressions of interest from organisations who can serve the diverse populations of Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire.

The key aims of each contract will be to:

• Provide collaborative leadership of the VCS in the locality, through reviewing and supporting locality development plans

• Promote strengths and asset-based approaches and strategies within the locality

• Facilitate and support the development of a local evidence base e.g. uptake in Social Prescribing, etc.

• Support the continuous asset mapping of localities to create Joint Strategic Strengths Assessments

• Support the building of relationships across communities, VCS and statutory organisations

• Represent the VCS Locality Partners on the Building Healthier Communities Programme

Expressions of interest must be received via the In-Tend e-procurement system at no later than midday on 05 March 2021. A separate expression of interest must be submitted for each lot.

This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central & West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £1,620,000

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

Lot 1 - Bristol: North & West

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85322000 - Community action programme

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKK - SOUTH WEST (ENGLAND)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Sirona care & health CIC, on behalf of the Healthier Together partners, is seeking expressions of interest from organisations to become a Lead VCS Locality Partner for each of the current six (6) Localities across Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire (BNSSG).

Lead VCS Locality Partners will work with other local organisations & community groups to:

• Develop true collaboration - valuing what strengths we each bring

• Enhance the resources & capability available to support wellbeing

• Connect with communities at every level; working with them to promote health & wellbeing

Six lots are being procured as part of this process, aligning with the current structure in place across BNSSG this lot relates to:

1. Bristol: North & West

Each contract let pursuant to this process will run for an initial period of 3 years, with extension options of a further 6 years, to a maximum total length of 9 years. The annual value will be £30,000 per locality (per contract), and the maximum whole life (9 year) value of each contract will be £270,000.

As an Integrated Care System, it is important that we have a sustainable voluntary & community sector; one which is connected to communities and connected to the strategic development of support.

To achieve the above, we are requesting expressions of interest from organisations who can serve the diverse populations of Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire.

The key aims of each contract will be to:

• Provide collaborative leadership of the VCS in the locality, through reviewing and supporting locality development plans

• Promote strengths and asset-based approaches and strategies within the locality

• Facilitate and support the development of a local evidence base e.g. uptake in Social Prescribing, etc.

• Support the continuous asset mapping of localities to create Joint Strategic Strengths Assessments

• Support the building of relationships across communities, VCS and statutory organisations

• Represent the VCS Locality Partners on the Building Healthier Communities Programme

Expressions of interest must be received via the In-Tend e-procurement system at no later than midday on 05 March 2021. A separate expression of interest must be submitted for each lot.

This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central & West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.

two.2.5) Award criteria

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

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £270,000

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

Duration in months

108

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.2.14) Additional information

The services are deemed to be subject to the full regime of current procurement legislation and as such this tender will be conducted in accordance with, and governed by, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This contract will therefore be awarded in accordance with the provisions applicable in Section 5 (sub-section 7) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 2 - Bristol: Inner City & East

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85322000 - Community action programme

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKK - SOUTH WEST (ENGLAND)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Sirona care & health CIC, on behalf of the Healthier Together partners, is seeking expressions of interest from organisations to become a Lead VCS Locality Partner for each of the current six (6) Localities across Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire (BNSSG).

Lead VCS Locality Partners will work with other local organisations & community groups to:

• Develop true collaboration - valuing what strengths we each bring

• Enhance the resources & capability available to support wellbeing

• Connect with communities at every level; working with them to promote health & wellbeing

Six lots are being procured as part of this process, aligning with the current structure in place across BNSSG this lot relates to:

2. Bristol: Inner City & East

Each contract let pursuant to this process will run for an initial period of 3 years, with extension options of a further 6 years, to a maximum total length of 9 years. The annual value will be £30,000 per locality (per contract), and the maximum whole life (9 year) value of each contract will be £270,000.

As an Integrated Care System, it is important that we have a sustainable voluntary & community sector; one which is connected to communities and connected to the strategic development of support.

To achieve the above, we are requesting expressions of interest from organisations who can serve the diverse populations of Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire.

The key aims of each contract will be to:

• Provide collaborative leadership of the VCS in the locality, through reviewing and supporting locality development plans

• Promote strengths and asset-based approaches and strategies within the locality

• Facilitate and support the development of a local evidence base e.g. uptake in Social Prescribing, etc.

• Support the continuous asset mapping of localities to create Joint Strategic Strengths Assessments

• Support the building of relationships across communities, VCS and statutory organisations

• Represent the VCS Locality Partners on the Building Healthier Communities Programme

Expressions of interest must be received via the In-Tend e-procurement system at no later than midday on 05 March 2021. A separate expression of interest must be submitted for each lot.

This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central & West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.

two.2.5) Award criteria

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

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £270,000

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

Duration in months

108

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.2.14) Additional information

The services are deemed to be subject to the full regime of current procurement legislation and as such this tender will be conducted in accordance with, and governed by, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This contract will therefore be awarded in accordance with the provisions applicable in Section 5 (sub-section 7) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 3 - Bristol: South

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85322000 - Community action programme

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKK - SOUTH WEST (ENGLAND)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Sirona care & health CIC, on behalf of the Healthier Together partners, is seeking expressions of interest from organisations to become a Lead VCS Locality Partner for each of the current six (6) Localities across Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire (BNSSG).

Lead VCS Locality Partners will work with other local organisations & community groups to:

• Develop true collaboration - valuing what strengths we each bring

• Enhance the resources & capability available to support wellbeing

• Connect with communities at every level; working with them to promote health & wellbeing

Six lots are being procured as part of this process, aligning with the current structure in place across BNSSG this lot relates to:

3. Bristol: South

Each contract let pursuant to this process will run for an initial period of 3 years, with extension options of a further 6 years, to a maximum total length of 9 years. The annual value will be £30,000 per locality (per contract), and the maximum whole life (9 year) value of each contract will be £270,000.

As an Integrated Care System, it is important that we have a sustainable voluntary & community sector; one which is connected to communities and connected to the strategic development of support.

To achieve the above, we are requesting expressions of interest from organisations who can serve the diverse populations of Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire.

The key aims of each contract will be to:

• Provide collaborative leadership of the VCS in the locality, through reviewing and supporting locality development plans

• Promote strengths and asset-based approaches and strategies within the locality

• Facilitate and support the development of a local evidence base e.g. uptake in Social Prescribing, etc.

• Support the continuous asset mapping of localities to create Joint Strategic Strengths Assessments

• Support the building of relationships across communities, VCS and statutory organisations

• Represent the VCS Locality Partners on the Building Healthier Communities Programme

Expressions of interest must be received via the In-Tend e-procurement system at no later than midday on 05 March 2021. A separate expression of interest must be submitted for each lot.

This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central & West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.

two.2.5) Award criteria

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

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £270,000

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

Duration in months

108

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.2.14) Additional information

The services are deemed to be subject to the full regime of current procurement legislation and as such this tender will be conducted in accordance with, and governed by, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This contract will therefore be awarded in accordance with the provisions applicable in Section 5 (sub-section 7) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 4 - North Somerset: Weston & Worle

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85322000 - Community action programme

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKK - SOUTH WEST (ENGLAND)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Sirona care & health CIC, on behalf of the Healthier Together partners, is seeking expressions of interest from organisations to become a Lead VCS Locality Partner for each of the current six (6) Localities across Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire (BNSSG).

Lead VCS Locality Partners will work with other local organisations & community groups to:

• Develop true collaboration - valuing what strengths we each bring

• Enhance the resources & capability available to support wellbeing

• Connect with communities at every level; working with them to promote health & wellbeing

Six lots are being procured as part of this process, aligning with the current structure in place across BNSSG this lot relates to:

4. North Somerset: Weston & Worle

Each contract let pursuant to this process will run for an initial period of 3 years, with extension options of a further 6 years, to a maximum total length of 9 years. The annual value will be £30,000 per locality (per contract), and the maximum whole life (9 year) value of each contract will be £270,000.

As an Integrated Care System, it is important that we have a sustainable voluntary & community sector; one which is connected to communities and connected to the strategic development of support.

To achieve the above, we are requesting expressions of interest from organisations who can serve the diverse populations of Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire.

The key aims of each contract will be to:

• Provide collaborative leadership of the VCS in the locality, through reviewing and supporting locality development plans

• Promote strengths and asset-based approaches and strategies within the locality

• Facilitate and support the development of a local evidence base e.g. uptake in Social Prescribing, etc.

• Support the continuous asset mapping of localities to create Joint Strategic Strengths Assessments

• Support the building of relationships across communities, VCS and statutory organisations

• Represent the VCS Locality Partners on the Building Healthier Communities Programme

Expressions of interest must be received via the In-Tend e-procurement system at no later than midday on 05 March 2021. A separate expression of interest must be submitted for each lot.

This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central & West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.

two.2.5) Award criteria

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

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £270,000

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

Duration in months

108

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.2.14) Additional information

The services are deemed to be subject to the full regime of current procurement legislation and as such this tender will be conducted in accordance with, and governed by, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This contract will therefore be awarded in accordance with the provisions applicable in Section 5 (sub-section 7) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 5 - North Somerset: Woodspring

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85322000 - Community action programme

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKK - SOUTH WEST (ENGLAND)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Sirona care & health CIC, on behalf of the Healthier Together partners, is seeking expressions of interest from organisations to become a Lead VCS Locality Partner for each of the current six (6) Localities across Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire (BNSSG).

Lead VCS Locality Partners will work with other local organisations & community groups to:

• Develop true collaboration - valuing what strengths we each bring

• Enhance the resources & capability available to support wellbeing

• Connect with communities at every level; working with them to promote health & wellbeing

Six lots are being procured as part of this process, aligning with the current structure in place across BNSSG this lot relates to:

5. North Somerset: Woodspring

Each contract let pursuant to this process will run for an initial period of 3 years, with extension options of a further 6 years, to a maximum total length of 9 years. The annual value will be £30,000 per locality (per contract), and the maximum whole life (9 year) value of each contract will be £270,000.

As an Integrated Care System, it is important that we have a sustainable voluntary & community sector; one which is connected to communities and connected to the strategic development of support.

To achieve the above, we are requesting expressions of interest from organisations who can serve the diverse populations of Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire.

The key aims of each contract will be to:

• Provide collaborative leadership of the VCS in the locality, through reviewing and supporting locality development plans

• Promote strengths and asset-based approaches and strategies within the locality

• Facilitate and support the development of a local evidence base e.g. uptake in Social Prescribing, etc.

• Support the continuous asset mapping of localities to create Joint Strategic Strengths Assessments

• Support the building of relationships across communities, VCS and statutory organisations

• Represent the VCS Locality Partners on the Building Healthier Communities Programme

Expressions of interest must be received via the In-Tend e-procurement system at no later than midday on 05 March 2021. A separate expression of interest must be submitted for each lot.

This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central & West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.

two.2.5) Award criteria

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

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £270,000

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

Duration in months

108

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.2.14) Additional information

The services are deemed to be subject to the full regime of current procurement legislation and as such this tender will be conducted in accordance with, and governed by, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This contract will therefore be awarded in accordance with the provisions applicable in Section 5 (sub-section 7) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 6 - South Gloucestershire

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85322000 - Community action programme

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKK - SOUTH WEST (ENGLAND)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Sirona care & health CIC, on behalf of the Healthier Together partners, is seeking expressions of interest from organisations to become a Lead VCS Locality Partner for each of the current six (6) Localities across Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire (BNSSG).

Lead VCS Locality Partners will work with other local organisations & community groups to:

• Develop true collaboration - valuing what strengths we each bring

• Enhance the resources & capability available to support wellbeing

• Connect with communities at every level; working with them to promote health & wellbeing

Six lots are being procured as part of this process, aligning with the current structure in place across BNSSG this lot relates to:

6. South Gloucestershire

Each contract let pursuant to this process will run for an initial period of 3 years, with extension options of a further 6 years, to a maximum total length of 9 years. The annual value will be £30,000 per locality (per contract), and the maximum whole life (9 year) value of each contract will be £270,000.

As an Integrated Care System, it is important that we have a sustainable voluntary & community sector; one which is connected to communities and connected to the strategic development of support.

To achieve the above, we are requesting expressions of interest from organisations who can serve the diverse populations of Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire.

The key aims of each contract will be to:

• Provide collaborative leadership of the VCS in the locality, through reviewing and supporting locality development plans

• Promote strengths and asset-based approaches and strategies within the locality

• Facilitate and support the development of a local evidence base e.g. uptake in Social Prescribing, etc.

• Support the continuous asset mapping of localities to create Joint Strategic Strengths Assessments

• Support the building of relationships across communities, VCS and statutory organisations

• Represent the VCS Locality Partners on the Building Healthier Communities Programme

Expressions of interest must be received via the In-Tend e-procurement system at no later than midday on 05 March 2021. A separate expression of interest must be submitted for each lot.

This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central & West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.

two.2.5) Award criteria

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

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £270,000

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

Duration in months

108

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.2.14) Additional information

The services are deemed to be subject to the full regime of current procurement legislation and as such this tender will be conducted in accordance with, and governed by, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This contract will therefore be awarded in accordance with the provisions applicable in Section 5 (sub-section 7) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.


Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

three.1) Conditions for participation

three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions

As stated in the procurement documents.

three.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

three.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

three.2) Conditions related to the contract

three.2.2) Contract performance conditions

As stated in the procurement documents.


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

5 March 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

5 March 2021

Local time

12:01pm


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

six.3) Additional information

Interested providers will be able to view this notice via the 'current tenders' list on the e-procurement system In-Tend, available on the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home

In order to submit a bid, you will need to be registered on the e-procurement system and 'express an interest', and then complete a response as specified within the procurement documents.

On registration, please include at least two contacts to allow for access to the system in times of absence.

The services are deemed to be subject to the full regime of current procurement legislation and as such this tender will be conducted in accordance with, and governed by, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This contract will therefore be awarded in accordance with the provisions applicable in Section 5 (sub-section 7) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

The contracting authority intends to observe the provisions and 10 day standstill period described in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Unsuccessful Bidders and applicants will receive scores and reasons for the decision, including the characteristics and relative advantages of the winning bid and the reasons why the Bidder/applicant was unsuccessful. Deadlines for lodging appeals should be in accordance with the Regulations.

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Sirona care & health C.I.C.

2nd Floor, Kingswood Civic Centre, High Street, Kingswood

Bristol

BS15 9TR

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures

As described in VI.3, deadline for lodging of appeals should be in accordance with the Regulations.