Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
East Suffolk Council
Riverside, 4 Canning Road
Lowestoft
NR33 0EQ
Contact
Procurement
Telephone
+44 1502523507
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKH14 - Suffolk
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/eastsuffolk/aspx/Tenders/Current
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/eastsuffolk
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
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Connect for Health: Social Prescribing Service
Reference number
2136-LIT-O
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
East Suffolk Council, on behalf of Ipswich and East Suffolk CCG, Ipswich Borough Council and Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils, is re-commissioning the Connect for Health Social Prescribing service for eight Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) areas across Babergh, parts of East Suffolk, part of Mid Suffolk and Ipswich.The initial contract period will be for 21 months from commencement of the service on 1 July 2022 to March 2024 with additional optional extensions of one plus one (up to three- and three-quarter years or 45 months in total), subject to funding and performance. If extended twice the contract will end 31 March 2026.A workshop for potential providers will take place 10.00am–11.30am on Friday 11 February 2022 via Microsoft Teams. If you are unable to attend, the presentation and notes from the workshop will be issued to all potential providers via In-tend during the tender period.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £3,000,000
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 One - Saxmundham and North East
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH14 - Suffolk
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
East Suffolk Council, on behalf of Ipswich and East Suffolk CCG, Ipswich Borough Council and Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils, is re-commissioning the Connect for Health Social Prescribing service for eight Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) areas across Babergh, parts of East Suffolk, part of Mid Suffolk and Ipswich.
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: £375,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
45
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial contract period will be for 21 months from commencement of the service on 1 July 2022 to March 2024 with additional optional extensions of one plus one (up to three- and three-quarter years or 45 months in total), subject to funding and performance. If extended twice the contract will end 31 March 2026.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot Two - Woodbridge
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH14 - Suffolk
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
East Suffolk Council, on behalf of Ipswich and East Suffolk CCG, Ipswich Borough Council and Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils, is re-commissioning the Connect for Health Social Prescribing service for eight Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) areas across Babergh, parts of East Suffolk, part of Mid Suffolk and Ipswich.
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: £375,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
45
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial contract period will be for 21 months from commencement of the service on 1 July 2022 to March 2024 with additional optional extensions of one plus one (up to three- and three-quarter years or 45 months in total), subject to funding and performance. If extended twice the contract will end 31 March 2026.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot Three - Felixstowe
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH14 - Suffolk
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
East Suffolk Council, on behalf of Ipswich and East Suffolk CCG, Ipswich Borough Council and Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils, is re-commissioning the Connect for Health Social Prescribing service for eight Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) areas across Babergh, parts of East Suffolk, part of Mid Suffolk and Ipswich.
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: £375,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
45
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial contract period will be for 21 months from commencement of the service on 1 July 2022 to March 2024 with additional optional extensions of one plus one (up to three- and three-quarter years or 45 months in total), subject to funding and performance. If extended twice the contract will end 31 March 2026.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot Four - South Rural
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH14 - Suffolk
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
East Suffolk Council, on behalf of Ipswich and East Suffolk CCG, Ipswich Borough Council and Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils, is re-commissioning the Connect for Health Social Prescribing service for eight Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) areas across Babergh, parts of East Suffolk, part of Mid Suffolk and Ipswich.
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: £375,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
45
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial contract period will be for 21 months from commencement of the service on 1 July 2022 to March 2024 with additional optional extensions of one plus one (up to three- and three-quarter years or 45 months in total), subject to funding and performance. If extended twice the contract will end 31 March 2026.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot Five - Stowmarket
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH14 - Suffolk
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
East Suffolk Council, on behalf of Ipswich and East Suffolk CCG, Ipswich Borough Council and Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils, is re-commissioning the Connect for Health Social Prescribing service for eight Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) areas across Babergh, parts of East Suffolk, part of Mid Suffolk and Ipswich.
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: £375,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
45
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial contract period will be for 21 months from commencement of the service on 1 July 2022 to March 2024 with additional optional extensions of one plus one (up to three- and three-quarter years or 45 months in total), subject to funding and performance. If extended twice the contract will end 31 March 2026.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot Six - Eye and North West
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH14 - Suffolk
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
East Suffolk Council, on behalf of Ipswich and East Suffolk CCG, Ipswich Borough Council and Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils, is re-commissioning the Connect for Health Social Prescribing service for eight Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) areas across Babergh, parts of East Suffolk, part of Mid Suffolk and Ipswich.
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: £375,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
45
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial contract period will be for 21 months from commencement of the service on 1 July 2022 to March 2024 with additional optional extensions of one plus one (up to three- and three-quarter years or 45 months in total), subject to funding and performance. If extended twice the contract will end 31 March 2026.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot Seven - Ipswich East
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH14 - Suffolk
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
East Suffolk Council, on behalf of Ipswich and East Suffolk CCG, Ipswich Borough Council and Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils, is re-commissioning the Connect for Health Social Prescribing service for eight Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) areas across Babergh, parts of East Suffolk, part of Mid Suffolk and Ipswich.
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: £375,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
45
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial contract period will be for 21 months from commencement of the service on 1 July 2022 to March 2024 with additional optional extensions of one plus one (up to three- and three-quarter years or 45 months in total), subject to funding and performance. If extended twice the contract will end 31 March 2026.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot Eight - Ipswich West
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH14 - Suffolk
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
East Suffolk Council, on behalf of Ipswich and East Suffolk CCG, Ipswich Borough Council and Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils, is re-commissioning the Connect for Health Social Prescribing service for eight Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) areas across Babergh, parts of East Suffolk, part of Mid Suffolk and Ipswich.
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: £375,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
45
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial contract period will be for 21 months from commencement of the service on 1 July 2022 to March 2024 with additional optional extensions of one plus one (up to three- and three-quarter years or 45 months in total), subject to funding and performance. If extended twice the contract will end 31 March 2026.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section 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 in the tender 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 in the tender 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: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
16 March 2022
Local time
4:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
16 March 2022
Local time
4:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Crown Commercial Services
Norwich
Country
United Kingdom