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)
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKK - SOUTH WEST (ENGLAND)
Internet address(es)
Main address
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
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.