Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Halton Borough Council
Municipal Building
WIDNES
WA87QF
Contact
Nicki Brooks
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD71 - East Merseyside
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main 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
Provision of a Wellbeing and Engagement Services in Halton
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This is a Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency Notice (VEAT) to inform the market of the Authority's intention to award a contract for an additional period of 3 years (no extensions), to the incumbent provider (Age UK Mid Mersey), for the Provision of a Wellbeing and Engagement Service that supports older people (50+) across the borough, in an holistic way, to 'Live Well' across the thematic areas of:
• Health and Wellbeing
• Social Inclusion
• Personal Independence
• Staying Connected
This extension aims to maintain continuity and stability of service provision.
The annual contract value is £118,724.00 and the total contract value for the period of 3 years £356,172.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £356,172
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD71 - East Merseyside
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This is not a new contract opportunity, but rather a VEAT Notice to inform the market that the contracting authority seeks to extend its existing contract service which has been in place for many years and provides a reputable point of contact for older people across the borough.
This would be a direct award for the next three years.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
Age UK Mid Mersey have a long-standing relationship with Halton Borough Council and have provided the Wellbeing and Engagement service over a number of years. The service is well-respected and recognised across the borough. The service has established working partnerships with other services, agencies and organisations across the borough to be able to offer a holistic approach to older people's needs. The service is considerate of and responsive to emerging agendas affecting older people's needs and works closely with experts by experience to shape the service.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract/concession
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29 January 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Age UK Mid Mersey
The Mansion House, Victoria Park, City Road
St Helens
WA10 2UE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD71 - East Merseyside
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £356,172
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
In accordance with best practice, the Authority will apply a voluntary 10 day standstill period, from Friday 31st January 2025 to midnight on Monday 10th February 2025, before the contract is concluded with the identified provider.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Public Procurement Review Service
London
Country
United Kingdom