Tender

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Homecare for Adult and Children Services in the London Borough of Redbridge

  • London Borough of Redbridge

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-003298

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-03a271

Published 2 February 2023, 3:18pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

London Borough of Redbridge

London Borough of Redbridge, Lynton House, 255-259, High Road,

Ilford

IG1 1NY

Contact

Mr Stephen Potter

Email

Stephen.potter@PSprocure.co.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKI53 - Redbridge and Waltham Forest

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.redbridge.gov.uk/

Buyer's address

https://www.redbridge.gov.uk/

one.3) Communication

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

https://procontract.due-north.com

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://procontract.due-north.com

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

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Homecare for Adult and Children Services in the London Borough of Redbridge

Reference number

DN654296

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

The London Borough of Redbridge (“the Authority”) invites Expressions of Interest from suitably experienced and qualified organisations for the Framework Agreement for the Provision of Homecare for Adult and Children Services in the London Borough of Redbridge (“the Framework”). The Framework shall commence on 1st September 2023 and shall continue up to the 31st August 2027 (“the Framework Period”). The services encompass the provision of a Homecare Service which will focus on supporting people to maintain or increase their independence, have a positive impact on their health and wellbeing in the local area and improve health outcomes for residents in the London Borough of Redbridge.

The Service will be required to provide the following: -

• Promote self-reliance and personal responsibility;

• Build resilience and competence for individuals, families and carers;

• Enable better care experiences and outcomes;

• Safeguard those individuals who need the most support/ who are most at risk;

• Strike a balance between empowerment and safeguarding;

• Strengthen relationships with the Authority’s partners, to deliver improved outcomes and to deliver greater productivity and;

• Secure value for money while maintaining a high-quality Service.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £62,000,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 1

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Care Provision for Older People, Younger Adults with Physical Disability, Sensory Needs with Learning Disabilities and Mental Health Needs in the Cranbrook and Loxford Area 1.

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85312100 - Daycare services
  • 85312120 - Daycare services for disabled children and young people

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI53 - Redbridge and Waltham Forest

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Care Provision for Older People, Younger Adults with Physical Disability, Sensory Needs with Learning Disabilities and Mental Health Needs in the Cranbrook and Loxford Area 1.

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: £3,988,156

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

Start date

1 September 2023

End date

31 August 2027

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.2.13) 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

Care Provision for Older People, Younger Adults with Physical Disability, Sensory Needs with Learning Disabilities and Mental Health Needs in the Cranbrook and Loxford Area 2.

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85312100 - Daycare services
  • 85312120 - Daycare services for disabled children and young people

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI53 - Redbridge and Waltham Forest

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Care Provision for Older People, Younger Adults with Physical Disability, Sensory Needs with Learning Disabilities and Mental Health Needs in the Cranbrook and Loxford Area 2.

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: £3,988,156

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

Start date

1 September 2023

End date

31 August 2027

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.2.13) 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

Care Provision for Older People, Younger Adults with Physical Disability, Sensory Needs with Learning Disabilities and Mental Health Needs in the Seven Kings Area 1.

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85312100 - Daycare services
  • 85312120 - Daycare services for disabled children and young people

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI53 - Redbridge and Waltham Forest

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Care Provision for Older People, Younger Adults with Physical Disability, Sensory Needs with Learning Disabilities and Mental Health Needs in the Seven Kings Area 1.

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: £3,988,156

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

Start date

1 September 2023

End date

31 August 2027

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.2.13) 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

Care Provision for Older People, Younger Adults with Physical Disability, Sensory Needs with Learning Disabilities and Mental Health Needs in the Seven Kings Area 2.

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85312100 - Daycare services
  • 85312120 - Daycare services for disabled children and young people

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI53 - Redbridge and Waltham Forest

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Care Provision for Older People, Younger Adults with Physical Disability, Sensory Needs with Learning Disabilities and Mental Health Needs in the Seven Kings Area 2.

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: £3,988,156

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

Start date

1 September 2023

End date

31 August 2027

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.2.13) 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

Care Provision for Older People, Younger Adults with Physical Disability, Sensory Needs with Learning Disabilities and Mental Health Needs in the Fairlop Area 1.

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85312100 - Daycare services
  • 85312120 - Daycare services for disabled children and young people

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI53 - Redbridge and Waltham Forest

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Care Provision for Older People, Younger Adults with Physical Disability, Sensory Needs with Learning Disabilities and Mental Health Needs in the Fairlop Area 1.

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: £3,988,156

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

Start date

1 September 2023

End date

31 August 2027

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.2.13) 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

Care Provision for Older People, Younger Adults with Physical Disability, Sensory Needs with Learning Disabilities and Mental Health Needs in the Fairlop Area 2.

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85312100 - Daycare services
  • 85312120 - Daycare services for disabled children and young people

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI53 - Redbridge and Waltham Forest

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Care Provision for Older People, Younger Adults with Physical Disability, Sensory Needs with Learning Disabilities and Mental Health Needs in the Fairlop Area 2.

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: £3,988,156

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

Start date

1 September 2023

End date

31 August 2027

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.2.13) 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

Care Provision for Older People, Younger Adults with Physical Disability, Sensory Needs with Learning Disabilities and Mental Health Needs in the Wanstead and Woodford Area 1.

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85312100 - Daycare services
  • 85312120 - Daycare services for disabled children and young people

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI53 - Redbridge and Waltham Forest

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Care Provision for Older People, Younger Adults with Physical Disability, Sensory Needs with Learning Disabilities and Mental Health Needs in the Wanstead and Woodford Area 1.

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: £3,988,156

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

Start date

1 September 2023

End date

31 August 2027

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.2.13) 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

Care Provision for Older People, Younger Adults with Physical Disability, Sensory Needs with Learning Disabilities and Mental Health Needs in the Wanstead and Woodford Area 2.

Lot No

8

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85312100 - Daycare services
  • 85312120 - Daycare services for disabled children and young people

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI53 - Redbridge and Waltham Forest

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Care Provision for Older People, Younger Adults with Physical Disability, Sensory Needs with Learning Disabilities and Mental Health Needs in the Wanstead and Woodford Area 2.

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: £3,988,156

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

Start date

1 September 2023

End date

31 August 2027

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.2.13) 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

Locality Wide Care and Support Service to Children’s and Adults with Physical Disability, Sensory Needs, Learning Disabilities and Mental Health Needs in the overall Cranbrook & Loxford.

Lot No

9

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85312100 - Daycare services
  • 85312110 - Child daycare services
  • 85312120 - Daycare services for disabled children and young people

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI53 - Redbridge and Waltham Forest

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Locality Wide Care and Support Service to Children’s and Adults with Physical Disability, Sensory Needs, Learning Disabilities and Mental Health Needs in the overall Cranbrook & Loxford.

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: £2,994,076

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

Start date

1 September 2023

End date

31 August 2027

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.2.13) 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

Locality Wide Care and Support Service to Children’s and Adults with Physical Disability, Sensory Needs, Learning Disabilities and Mental Health Needs in the overall Seven Kings.

Lot No

10

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85312100 - Daycare services
  • 85312110 - Child daycare services
  • 85312120 - Daycare services for disabled children and young people

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI53 - Redbridge and Waltham Forest

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Locality Wide Care and Support Service to Children’s and Adults with Physical Disability, Sensory Needs, Learning Disabilities and Mental Health Needs in the overall Seven Kings area.

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: £2,994,076

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

Start date

1 September 2023

End date

31 August 2027

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.2.13) 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

Locality Wide Care and Support Service to Children’s and Adults with Physical Disability, Sensory Needs, Learning Disabilities and Mental Health Needs in the overall for Fairlop.

Lot No

11

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85312100 - Daycare services
  • 85312110 - Child daycare services
  • 85312120 - Daycare services for disabled children and young people

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI53 - Redbridge and Waltham Forest

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Locality Wide Care and Support Service to Children’s and Adults with Physical Disability, Sensory Needs, Learning Disabilities and Mental Health Needs in the overall Fairlop area.

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: £2,994,076

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

Start date

1 September 2023

End date

31 August 2027

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.2.13) 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

Locality Wide Care and Support Service to Children’s and Adults with Physical Disability, Sensory Needs, Learning Disabilities and Mental Health Needs in the overall for Wanstead & Woodford.

Lot No

12

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85312100 - Daycare services
  • 85312110 - Child daycare services
  • 85312120 - Daycare services for disabled children and young people

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI53 - Redbridge and Waltham Forest

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Locality Wide Care and Support Service to Children’s and Adults with Physical Disability, Sensory Needs, Learning Disabilities and Mental Health Needs in the overall areas for Wanstead & Woodford.

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: £2,994,076

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

Start date

1 September 2023

End date

31 August 2027

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.2.13) 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

Locality Wide Specialist Provision for Childrens Services in the Two Localities of Cranbrook and Loxford and Seven Kings

Lot No

13

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85312110 - Child daycare services
  • 85312120 - Daycare services for disabled children and young people

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI53 - Redbridge and Waltham Forest

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Locality Wide Specialist Provision for Childrens Services in the Two Localities of Cranbrook and Loxford and Seven Kings.

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: £510,836

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

Start date

1 September 2023

End date

31 August 2027

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.2.13) 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

Locality Wide Specialist Provision for Childrens Services in the two Localities of Fairlop and Wanstead & Woodford.

Lot No

14

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85312110 - Child daycare services
  • 85312120 - Daycare services for disabled children and young people

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI53 - Redbridge and Waltham Forest

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Locality Wide Specialist Provision for Childrens Services in the two Localities of Fairlop and Wanstead & Woodford.

two.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

Start date

1 September 2023

End date

31 August 2027

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.2.13) 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

Approved Back-Up Provider List for the Two Localities of Cranbrook and Loxford (Area 1 and 2) and Seven Kings Locality (Area 1 and 2).

Lot No

15

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85312100 - Daycare services
  • 85312110 - Child daycare services
  • 85312120 - Daycare services for disabled children and young people

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI53 - Redbridge and Waltham Forest

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Approved Back-Up Provider List for the Two Localities of Cranbrook and Loxford (Area 1 and 2) and Seven Kings Locality (Area 1 and 2).

As part of the flexibility allowed under the Public Contract Regulations 2015, Regulations -74-76 “light touch”, the Authority reserves the right to re-open Lots 15 and 16 Approved Back-Up Providers up to twice per year throughout the Framework Period to new providers or existing providers on the Framework who wish to add to their current offering on the Framework. The dates and frequency at which the Authority re-opens the Framework shall be entirely at the Authority’s discretion.

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: £8,546,048

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

Start date

1 September 2023

End date

31 August 2027

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.2.13) 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

Approved Back-Up Provider List for the Two Localities of Fairlop (Area 1 and 2) and Wanstead and Woodford (Area 1 and 2).

Lot No

16

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85312100 - Daycare services
  • 85312110 - Child daycare services
  • 85312120 - Daycare services for disabled children and young people

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI53 - Redbridge and Waltham Forest

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Approved Back-Up Provider List for the Two Localities of Fairlop (Area 1 and 2) and Wanstead and Woodford (Area 1 and 2).

As part of the flexibility allowed under the Public Contract Regulations 2015, Regulations -74-76 “light touch”, the Authority reserves the right to re-open Lots 15 and 16 Approved Back-Up Providers up to twice per year throughout the Framework Period to new providers or existing providers on the Framework who wish to add to their current offering on the Framework. The dates and frequency at which the Authority re-opens the Framework shall be entirely at the Authority’s discretion.

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: £8,546,048

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

Start date

1 September 2023

End date

31 August 2027

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.2.13) 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.1.2) 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


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Restricted procedure

four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

Framework agreement with several operators

Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 30

In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:

N/A

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

6 March 2023

Local time

12:00pm

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

Organisations shall be experienced in providing similar services and if interested in being invited to Tender for the Framework are required, to complete a Selection Questionnaire containing information about their economic and financial standing, technical capability and other general information. This information will be assessed to establish that the organisation is financially viable and technically capable of undertaking Call-Off Contracts of the nature covered by the Framework. In addition, organisations will have to satisfy the mandatory and discretionary grounds for exclusion contained in the Selection Questionnaire. Organisations are advised that there is a minimum technical requirement for being invited to tender and irrespective of whether they satisfy any other aspect of the Selection Questionnaire the organisation will not be invited to Tender if they do not pass the minimum requirement.

Organisations at this stage are requested to indicate on the Selection Questionnaire which Lots they are expressing interest in. However, there is no commitment required until the second Invitation to Tender stage. Successful organisations invited to Tender may apply for one or any more of the Lots they consider appropriate to the type of services they provide. However, organisations shall be aware that an organisation can only be appointed to one Lot.

The Authority carries out financial appraisals of all organisations that Tender for the Authority’s contracts to ensure that such organisations satisfy the Authority’s minimum standards of economic and financial standing. In this instance the Authority has set the following financial threshold for the Contract:

For organisations with an annual turnover of £25,000 or less a statement of cashflow forecast for the current year will be required. In addition, a letter will need to be provided from the bank outlining the current cash and credit position of the organisation.

All organisations with an annual turnover above £25,000 will be financially assessed as described in Part 2: SQ Evaluation, Section 8 of the SQ Explanatory Document.

The Authority retains discretion to exclude any organisation that fails to meet this standard.

Organisations who meet the minimum requirements of the SQ will be ranked in accordance with the awarded score for Questions 8.3a, b, c and d. Further information is provided in Section 12 of the SQ Explanatory Document. It is anticipated that in the region of fifty (50) of the top scoring organisations will be invited to the second Invitation to Tender stage.

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

High Court of England and Wales Royal Courts of Justice

London

WC2A 2LL

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures

The contracting authority will incorporate a minimum ten (10) day standstill period at the

point information on the award of the contract is notified to tenderer's. This period allows

unsuccessful tenderer's to seek further de-briefing from the contracting authority before the

contract is entered into. Additional information should be requested from the contact in

Section 1.1, if an appeal regarding the award of contract has not been successfully resolved.

The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (S1 2015 no 102) provides for aggrieved parties who

are harmed or at risk of harm by a breach of the rules take action in the High Court (England and Wales).