Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Telford & Wrekin Council
Civic Offices
Telford
TF3 4LF
Contact
Sharon Smith
Telephone
+44 1952388914
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKG3 - West Midlands
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.1) Name and addresses
Shropshire Council
Shirehall, Abbey forgate
Shrewsbury
SY2 6ND
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKG3 - West Midlands
Internet address(es)
Main address
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://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Telford:-Social-services./VAG3N866K5
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/VAG3N866K5
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Children And Families Support Services (CAFSS) West Midlands
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85320000 - Social services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Children and Families Support Services will provide non-accommodation services to children, young people and families. The following West Midlands Local Authorities and Trusts are also intending to use this DPS.
These include the following - Staffordshire County Council, Birmingham Children’s Trust Community Interest Company, Coventry City Council, Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, The County of Herefordshire District Council, Sandwell Children’s Trust, Shropshire Council, Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, The Council of the City of Stoke-on-Trent, Borough of Telford & Wrekin, Walsall Council, Warwickshire County Council, City of Wolverhampton Council, Worcestershire County Council, Worcestershire Children First, Birmingham City Council, Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, and Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Group
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £231,711,000
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
Therapy
Lot No
Lot 1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85320000 - Social services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
Main site or place of performance
WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 - Therapy - consists of 25 different Categories - Category 1 - Play Therapy, Category 2 - Thera play, Category 3 – Therapeutic/Attachment focused parenting support, Category 4 - Therapeutic Life Story work, Category 5 - Psychotherapy, Category 6 - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Category 7 - Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, Category 8 - Solution Focused BRIEF Therapy, Category 9 - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for the child, Category 10 - Multi Systemic Therapy, Category 11 - Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Category 12 - Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (branch of CBT), Category 13 - Neuro Integration System Therapy (NIS) , Category 14 - Educational Psychotherapy, Category 15 - Art, Category 16 - Music, Category 17 - Drama, Category 18 - Lego therapy, Category 19 - Dance Movement Therapy, Category 20 – Group Programmes, Category 21 - Non-Violent Resistance (NVR), Category 22 - Secure Base / Safe Base Parenting Programme, Category 23 - Therapeutic support for sexualised behaviour/ sexually harmful behaviour, Category 24 - Specialist Assessment, Category 25 – Counselling
The DPS is a 2-stage process:
Stage 1 - All providers who meet the selection criteria within the online Questionnaire and are not excluded will be admitted to the DPS. New providers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime.
Stage 2 - Contracts are awarded during the second stage. A Call-Off competition will be put out inviting each approved provider on the DPS Approved Provider list relating to the particular Lot.
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: £41,000,000
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
The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 1
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
There will be no limit on the number of providers that may join the DPS for each Lot. New providers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. However providers should note that admission onto the DPS is not a guarantee of being awarded any contracts and there is also no guarantee of volume or value of spend to be let via this DPS.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
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.2.14) Additional information
To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VAG3N866K5
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Psychological Assessment
Lot No
Lot 2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85320000 - Social services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
Main site or place of performance
WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The type of Psychological Assessment required to be undertaken by the Provider will depend on whether it is Court directed or whether the Lead Council/Contracting Authority is directing the work. The requirement will be identified within the initial referral and detailed within the ISA (Individual Service Agreement).
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: £15,000,000
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
The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 1
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
There will be no limit on the number of providers that may join the DPS for each Lot. New providers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. However providers should note that admission onto the DPS is not a guarantee of being awarded any contracts and there is also no guarantee of volume or value of spend to be let via this DPS.
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.2.14) Additional information
To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VAG3N866K5
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Parent and Child Community Parenting Assessment
Lot No
Lot 3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 85320000 - Social services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
Main site or place of performance
WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The service will be provided to parents and their children who are required to undertake an assessment of their parenting capacity and / or ability.
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: £10,200,000
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
The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 1
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
There will be no limit on the number of providers that may join the DPS for each Lot. New providers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. However providers should note that admission onto the DPS is not a guarantee of being awarded any contracts and there is also no guarantee of volume or value of spend to be let via this DPS.
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.2.14) Additional information
To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VAG3N866K5
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Parent and Child Residential Parenting Assessment
Lot No
Lot 4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85320000 - Social services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
Main site or place of performance
WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Residential Parenting Assessments conducted in a Residential Family Centre are intended to provide robust, fair and evidence based assessments of parenting skills and capability for Local Authorities and the Courts.
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: £29,100,000
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
The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 1
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
There will be no limit on the number of providers that may join the DPS for each Lot. New providers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. However providers should note that admission onto the DPS is not a guarantee of being awarded any contracts and there is also no guarantee of volume or value of spend to be let via this DPS.
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.2.14) Additional information
To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VAG3N866K5
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Supervised Contact
Lot No
Lot 5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85320000 - Social services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85312320 - Counselling services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
Main site or place of performance
WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supervised contact will be required to ensure the physical safety and emotional wellbeing of a child during contact with family. It also assists in building and sustaining positive relationships.
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: £6,300,000
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
The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 1
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
There will be no limit on the number of providers that may join the DPS for each Lot. New providers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. However providers should note that admission onto the DPS is not a guarantee of being awarded any contracts and there is also no guarantee of volume or value of spend to be let via this DPS.
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.2.14) Additional information
To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VAG3N866K5
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Family Group Conference
Lot No
Lot 6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85320000 - Social services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85312320 - Counselling services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
Main site or place of performance
WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
A family group conference is a process led by family members to plan and make decisions for a child who is at risk, often with support from an advocate.
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: £5,300,000
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
The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 1
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
There will be no limit on the number of providers that may join the DPS for each Lot. New providers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. However providers should note that admission onto the DPS is not a guarantee of being awarded any contracts and there is also no guarantee of volume or value of spend to be let via this DPS.
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.2.14) Additional information
To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VAG3N866K5
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Mediation
Lot No
Lot 7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85320000 - Social services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
Main site or place of performance
WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The purpose of this service is to support families who are in conflict, meet with an independent trained mediator to help them settle their differences.
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: £5,400,000
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
The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 1
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
There will be no limit on the number of providers that may join the DPS for each Lot. New providers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. However providers should note that admission onto the DPS is not a guarantee of being awarded any contracts and there is also no guarantee of volume or value of spend to be let via this DPS.
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.2.14) Additional information
To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VAG3N866K5
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Secure Transport
Lot No
Lot 8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85320000 - Social services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 85312320 - Counselling services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
Main site or place of performance
WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The purpose of this service is to offer Secure Transport/ supported transport in circumstances where a child (ren) or young person(s) cannot be transported safely.
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: £5,500,000
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
The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 1
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
There will be no limit on the number of providers that may join the DPS for each Lot. New providers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. However providers should note that admission onto the DPS is not a guarantee of being awarded any contracts and there is also no guarantee of volume or value of spend to be let via this DPS.
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.2.14) Additional information
To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VAG3N866K5
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Occupational Therapy
Lot No
Lot 9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85320000 - Social services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 85312320 - Counselling services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
Main site or place of performance
WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This service aims to support children and young people to be as independent as possible in all areas of their lives and to function to the best of their ability.
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: £6,500,000
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
The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 1
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
There will be no limit on the number of providers that may join the DPS for each Lot. New providers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. However providers should note that admission onto the DPS is not a guarantee of being awarded any contracts and there is also no guarantee of volume or value of spend to be let via this DPS.
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.2.14) Additional information
To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VAG3N866K5
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Speech and Language Therapy
Lot No
Lot 10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85320000 - Social services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 85312320 - Counselling services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
Main site or place of performance
WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This service aims to provide treatment, support and care for children who have difficulties with communication, or with eating, drinking and swallowing.
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: £7,000,000
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
The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 1
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
There will be no limit on the number of providers that may join the DPS for each Lot. New providers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. However providers should note that admission onto the DPS is not a guarantee of being awarded any contracts and there is also no guarantee of volume or value of spend to be let via this DPS.
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.2.14) Additional information
To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VAG3N866K5
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Independent Person Service
Lot No
Lot 11
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85320000 - Social services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 85312320 - Counselling services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
Main site or place of performance
WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This service aim is for an Independent Person required to take part in the criteria review of children and young people in Secure Accommodation or SAR under Regulation 15 of the Children (Secure Accommodation) Regulations 1991.
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: £3,000,000
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
The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 1
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
There will be no limit on the number of providers that may join the DPS for each Lot. New providers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. However providers should note that admission onto the DPS is not a guarantee of being awarded any contracts and there is also no guarantee of volume or value of spend to be let via this DPS.
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.2.14) Additional information
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two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Form F
Lot No
Lot 12
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85320000 - Social services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 85312320 - Counselling services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
Main site or place of performance
WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The aim of this service is to primarily identify whether an applicant or applicants are suitable to be approved as foster carers, determine which kind of fostering and consider any terms of approval.
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: £9,100,000
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
The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 1
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
There will be no limit on the number of providers that may join the DPS for each Lot. New providers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. However providers should note that admission onto the DPS is not a guarantee of being awarded any contracts and there is also no guarantee of volume or value of spend to be let via this DPS.
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.2.14) Additional information
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two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Form C
Lot No
Lot 13
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85320000 - Social services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 85312320 - Counselling services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
Main site or place of performance
WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This service aims to gather information about whether or not a specific family member is able to provide care to a child in the short term and long term.
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: £11,300,000
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
The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 1
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
There will be no limit on the number of providers that may join the DPS for each Lot. New providers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. However providers should note that admission onto the DPS is not a guarantee of being awarded any contracts and there is also no guarantee of volume or value of spend to be let via this DPS.
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.2.14) Additional information
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two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Special Guardianship Order (SGO)
Lot No
Lot 14
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85320000 - Social services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 85312320 - Counselling services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
Main site or place of performance
WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This service aims to complete a special guardianship order assessment to determine the suitability of the proposed Special Guardian/s.
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: £28,600,000
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
The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 1
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
There will be no limit on the number of providers that may join the DPS for each Lot. New providers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. However providers should note that admission onto the DPS is not a guarantee of being awarded any contracts and there is also no guarantee of volume or value of spend to be let via this DPS.
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.2.14) Additional information
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two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
SEND Mediation & Disagreement Resolution Services
Lot No
Lot 15
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85320000 - Social services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85312320 - Counselling services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
Main site or place of performance
WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This service aims to deliver Mediation by an independent third party (facilitator) and is designed to bring two parties together to clarify issues and help settle disagreements. SEND mediation arrangements are set out in Children and Families Act 2014 which apply specifically to parents and young people who are considering appealing to the Tribunal about EHC needs assessments and the special educational element of an EHC plan or who want mediation on the health and social care elements of an EHC plan.
The Children and Families Act 2014 requires all local authorities to make arrangements for parents and young people to receive information about mediation so that they can take part in mediation if they so choose before a possible appeal to the Tribunal.
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: £4,000,000
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
The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 1
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
There will be no limit on the number of providers that may join the DPS for each Lot. New providers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. However providers should note that admission onto the DPS is not a guarantee of being awarded any contracts and there is also no guarantee of volume or value of spend to be let via this DPS.
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.2.14) Additional information
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two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Return Home Interviews
Lot No
Lot 16
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85320000 - Social services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85312320 - Counselling services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG3 - West Midlands
Main site or place of performance
West Midlands
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The purpose of this service is to gain in-depth discussions and identify and deal with any harm the child has suffered. Also to understand and try to address the reasons why the child or young person ran away, help the child feel safe and understand that they have options to prevent repeat instances of them running away.
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: £3,100,000
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
The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 1
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
There will be no limit on the number of providers that may join the DPS for each Lot. New providers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. However providers should note that admission onto the DPS is not a guarantee of being awarded any contracts and there is also no guarantee of volume or value of spend to be let via this DPS.
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.2.14) Additional information
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two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Positive Behaviour Support
Lot No
Lot 17
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85320000 - Social services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85312320 - Counselling services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
Main site or place of performance
WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The purpose of this service is to provide the right support for a person, their family and friends to help people lead a meaningful life and learn new skills without unnecessary restrictions.
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: £15,000,000
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
The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 1
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
There will be no limit on the number of providers that may join the DPS for each Lot. New providers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. However providers should note that admission onto the DPS is not a guarantee of being awarded any contracts and there is also no guarantee of volume or value of spend to be let via this DPS.
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.2.14) Additional information
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two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Parental Advocacy Service
Lot No
Lot 18
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85320000 - Social services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85312320 - Counselling services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
Main site or place of performance
WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This service will aim to provide Advocacy to help people who have substantial difficulty to, say what they want, secure their rights, represent their interests and obtain services they need. Advocates and advocacy providers work in partnership with the people they support and take their side.
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: £5,100,000
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
The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 1
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
There will be no limit on the number of providers that may join the DPS for each Lot. New providers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. However providers should note that admission onto the DPS is not a guarantee of being awarded any contracts and there is also no guarantee of volume or value of spend to be let via this DPS.
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.2.14) Additional information
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two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Children And Young People Mentoring And Advice
Lot No
Lot 19
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85320000 - Social services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85312320 - Counselling services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
Main site or place of performance
WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This service will assist a child or young person to come through their current difficulties and stresses and be able to lead self-fulfilling lives and build for the future.
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: £10,200,000
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
The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 1
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
There will be no limit on the number of providers that may join the DPS for each Lot. New providers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. However providers should note that admission onto the DPS is not a guarantee of being awarded any contracts and there is also no guarantee of volume or value of spend to be let via this DPS.
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.2.14) Additional information
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two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Positive Activities/One Day Experiences
Lot No
Lot 20
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85320000 - Social services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85312320 - Counselling services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
Main site or place of performance
WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This service will offer an opportunity to provide professionally organised activities, giving experiences for children and young people that they wouldn’t normally get in their everyday lives.
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: £11,011,000
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
The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 1
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
There will be no limit on the number of providers that may join the DPS for each Lot. New providers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. However providers should note that admission onto the DPS is not a guarantee of being awarded any contracts and there is also no guarantee of volume or value of spend to be let via this DPS.
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.2.14) Additional information
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Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
2 March 2022
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
Please note this is a DPS therefore the time limit for receipt of tenders at section IV.2.2) is initially 30 days, The DPS will be open for 4 years from 30th May 2022 to 30th May 2026. The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.
Evaluations will be undertaken quarterly for the first year of the DPS and this will then reduce to twice yearly for the remainder of the DPS. The initial tranche of evaluations will be completed by 1st April 2022.
Providers must read through this set of instructions and follow the process to access, correspond and respond to this opportunity.
If you experience any difficulties at any time during the tender process please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on 0845 270 7050 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com.
The information and/or documents for this opportunity are available on https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta. You must register on this site to respond, if you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password. There is a password reminder link on the homepage. Potential suppliers must log in and add the Access Code VAG3N866K5. Please ensure you follow any instruction provided to you here.
Communication will only be accepted via ‘email the buyer’ through the Delta Message Centre.
The Questionnaire must be completed and submitted electronically using the tenderbox through www.delta-esourcing.com.
Call-off from this DPS is available for any other local authority, public sector body or educational establishment within the West Midlands area if required, although it should be noted that there is no obligation for any organisation referenced to use the DPS during its validity period. The DPS may also be utilised by any private sector companies, with the process being managed by Telford & Wrekin Council on their behalf.
PLEASE NOTE, AS THIS IS A DPS EXERCISE ANY SUPPLIER WHO IS APPROVED IN THE DPS WILL BE INVITED TO MINI-COMPETITIONS THROUGHOUT THE LIFECYCLE OF THE DPS.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Telford:-Social-services./VAG3N866K5
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GO Reference: GO-2022131-PRO-19562267
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Telford & Wrekin Council
Telford
Country
United Kingdom